San José State Spartans defeat Eastern Michigan Eagles 27-21: Recap & Betting Results
Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · NCAAF · San José State Spartans 27, Eastern Michigan Eagles 21
The San José State Spartans beat the Eastern Michigan Eagles 27-21 on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Rynearson Stadium. The San José State Spartans covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 55, with 48 points combined.
San José State Spartans vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles final score and game recap
The San José State Spartans won by 6 points.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Luke Weaver (San José State Spartans): 23/39 passing for 316 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Cooper Hoch (San José State Spartans): 5 catches for 115 yards, 2 receiving touchdowns.
- Amareon Blue (Eastern Michigan Eagles): 11 carries for 81 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Noah Kim (Eastern Michigan Eagles): 24/43 passing for 174 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in San José State Spartans vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles?
The San José State Spartans covered the spread as 1.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 6 points.
The spread opened at Eastern Michigan Eagles -3 and closed at Eastern Michigan Eagles -1.5.
Did San José State Spartans vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles go over or under the total?
The game went under: 48 points combined against a closing total of 55, under by 7.
The total opened at 56.5 and closed at 55.
San José State Spartans vs. Eastern Michigan Eagles odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San José State Spartans at -103 and the Eastern Michigan Eagles at -117. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Eastern Michigan Eagles a 52% favorite. The San José State Spartans won as the underdog at -103: $97.09 profit on a $100 bet.
The spread moved toward the San José State Spartans between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 56.5 to 55, and the game went under.
San José State Spartans and Eastern Michigan Eagles betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San José State Spartans 1-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time.
This result left the Eastern Michigan Eagles 1-1 in the 2026 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went under.
What's next for San José State Spartans and Eastern Michigan Eagles?
Next for the San José State Spartans: the Cal Poly Mustangs at home on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Next for the Eastern Michigan Eagles: at the Michigan State Spartans on Saturday, September 12, 2026.