Colorado State Rams defeat San Diego State Aztecs 56-49: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · NCAAF · San Diego State Aztecs 49, Colorado State Rams 56
The Colorado State Rams beat the San Diego State Aztecs 56-49 on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Canvas Stadium. The Colorado State Rams covered the spread as 1-point favorites. The game went over the pregame total of 57.5, with 105 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams final score and game recap
It was 14-14 after the first quarter. The Colorado State Rams won the second quarter 21-10 to lead 35-24 at halftime. The San Diego State Aztecs outscored the Colorado State Rams 25-21 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Stone Saunders (San Diego State Aztecs): 23/33 passing for 369 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
- Jaylon Hawkins (San Diego State Aztecs): 6 catches for 164 yards.
- Hauss Hejny (Colorado State Rams): 24/31 passing for 333 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Tommy Maher (Colorado State Rams): 6 catches for 108 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
Who covered the spread in San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams?
The Colorado State Rams covered the spread as 1-point favorites, winning by 7 points. No closing spread is on file, so this uses the line AiQ recorded before the game, Colorado State Rams -1.
Did San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams go over or under the total?
The game went over: 105 points combined against a pregame total of 57.5, over by 47.5. No closing total is on file, so this is the line AiQ priced before the start. 59 of the 105 points came in the first half.
How did AiQ's San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Colorado State Rams to win at -115, a win (+$86.96 on a $100 bet).
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Colorado State Rams won the first half, paying -110.
- San Diego State Aztecs team total 28.5: the over, paying -113, with 49 scored.
- Colorado State Rams team total 28.5: the over, paying -113, with 56 scored.
- First-half spread: Colorado State Rams -0.5 covered, paying +110.
- First-quarter total 13.5: the over, paying -115, with 28 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 29.5: the over, paying -115, with 59 points scored.
San Diego State Aztecs vs. Colorado State Rams odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San Diego State Aztecs at -110 and the Colorado State Rams at -110. The Colorado State Rams won at -110: $90.91 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Colorado State Rams, the price before the game was -115: priced below fair (−6.1% value).
San Diego State Aztecs and Colorado State Rams betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San Diego State Aztecs 3-5 in the 2026 regular season (3-1 at home, 0-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 2 times.
This result left the Colorado State Rams 3-4 in the 2026 regular season (3-2 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 6 games with a closing line on file. All six of their games with a closing total went over.
What's next for San Diego State Aztecs and Colorado State Rams?
Next for the San Diego State Aztecs: the Washington State Cougars at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Colorado State Rams: at the Utah State Aggies on Saturday, October 31, 2026.