San José State Spartans defeat Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 20-16: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 · NCAAF · San José State Spartans 20, Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 16
The San José State Spartans beat the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 20-16 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex. The San José State Spartans covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 51.5, with 36 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 2-5.
San José State Spartans vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors final score and game recap
Neither team had scored after the first quarter. The San José State Spartans won the second quarter 14-0 to lead 14-0 at halftime. The Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors outscored the San José State Spartans 16-6 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Luke Weaver (San José State Spartans): 19/28 passing for 246 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Carson Clark (San José State Spartans): 5 catches for 74 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Micah Alejado (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 23/35 passing for 341 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions.
- Devin Alves (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): 3 catches for 121 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in San José State Spartans vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?
The San José State Spartans covered the spread as 2.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 4 points.
The spread opened at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -3 and closed at Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors -2.5.
Did San José State Spartans vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors go over or under the total?
The game went under: 36 points combined against a closing total of 51.5, under by 15.5. 14 of the 36 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 51.5.
How did AiQ's San José State Spartans vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 2-5.
- Moneyline: the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors to win at -142, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 2-5, -$320.56 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
San José State Spartans vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 2-5 in this game, -$320.56 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Jordan Anderson (San José State Spartans): to score a touchdown at +285, a loss.
- DeVon Rice (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): to score a touchdown at -150, a loss.
- Micah Alejado (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -176, finished with 1, a loss.
- Cooper Hoch (San José State Spartans): to score a touchdown at +175, a loss.
- Luke Weaver (San José State Spartans): over 1.5 passing touchdowns at -144, finished with 2, a win.
- Carson Clark (San José State Spartans): to score a touchdown at +110, a win.
- Devon Tauaefa (Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors): to score a touchdown at +550, a loss.
San José State Spartans vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 25.5: the under, paying -108, with 14 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- San José State Spartans team total 24.5: the under, paying -118, with 20 scored.
- First-half moneyline: San José State Spartans won the first half, paying +110.
- First-half spread: San José State Spartans +1.5 covered, paying -115.
- Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors team total 27.5: the under, paying -128, with 16 scored.
- First-quarter total 10.5: the under, paying -135, with 0 points scored.
San José State Spartans vs. Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the San José State Spartans at +118 and the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors at -141. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors a 56% favorite. The San José State Spartans won as the underdog at +118: $118 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors, the price before the game was -142: priced below fair (−1.1% value).
The spread moved toward the San José State Spartans between the open and the close, and they covered.
San José State Spartans and Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the San José State Spartans 3-2 in the 2026 regular season (1-1 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 4 times.
This result left the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 1-4 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 0-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 5 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors.
What's next for San José State Spartans and Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors?
Next for the San José State Spartans: the Wyoming Cowboys at home on Friday, October 9, 2026. Next for the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors: at the Arizona State Sun Devils on Saturday, October 10, 2026.