Wyoming Cowboys defeat San José State Spartans 16-13: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · NCAAF · Wyoming Cowboys 16, San José State Spartans 13
The Wyoming Cowboys beat the San José State Spartans 16-13 in overtime on Friday, October 9, 2026, at CEFCU Stadium. The Wyoming Cowboys covered the spread as 4-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 43, with 29 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 7-6.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. San José State Spartans final score and game recap
The Wyoming Cowboys led 3-0 after the first quarter. The San José State Spartans led 7-6 at halftime. The Wyoming Cowboys trailed by 7 points after the third quarter. They outscored the San José State Spartans 7-6 in the second half. It was tied 13-13 at the end of regulation. The Wyoming Cowboys won it in overtime.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tyler Hughes (Wyoming Cowboys): 27 carries for 92 yards.
- Samuel Harris (Wyoming Cowboys): 13 carries for 67 yards.
- Luke Weaver (San José State Spartans): 26/38 passing for 251 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Carson Clark (San José State Spartans): 8 catches for 91 yards.
Who covered the spread in Wyoming Cowboys vs. San José State Spartans?
The Wyoming Cowboys covered the spread as 4-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.
The spread opened at San José State Spartans -6 and closed at San José State Spartans -4.
Did Wyoming Cowboys vs. San José State Spartans go over or under the total?
The game went under: 29 points combined against a closing total of 43, under by 14.
The total opened at 43.5 and closed at 43.
How did AiQ's Wyoming Cowboys vs. San José State Spartans predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost, and its player props went 7-6.
- Moneyline: the San José State Spartans to win at -185, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 7-6, -$91.73 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. San José State Spartans player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 7-6 in this game, -$91.73 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Carson Clark (San José State Spartans): to score a touchdown at +145, a loss.
- Carson Clark (San José State Spartans): under 57.5 receiving yards at -112, finished with 91, a loss.
- Jabari Bates (San José State Spartans): under 98.5 rushing yards at -116, finished with 69, a win.
- Luke Weaver (San José State Spartans): over 226.5 passing yards at -112, finished with 251, a win.
- Tyler Hughes (Wyoming Cowboys): over 0.5 passing touchdowns at -174, finished with 1, a win.
- Jerry McClure (San José State Spartans): over 2.5 receptions at -164, finished with 5, a win.
- Jake Wilson: under 3.5 receptions at -160, finished with 7, a loss.
- Anthony Ivey (San José State Spartans): under 2.5 receptions at -172, finished with 1, a win.
- Markell Holman (Wyoming Cowboys): to score a touchdown at +145, a loss.
- Samuel Harris (Wyoming Cowboys): to score a touchdown at +120, a loss.
- Carson Clark (San José State Spartans): under 5.5 receptions at -136, finished with 8, a loss.
- Cooper Hoch (San José State Spartans): over 2.5 receptions at -140, finished with 4, a win.
- 1 more pick is in the record above but not listed.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. San José State Spartans game prop results: team totals, first half and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- San José State Spartans team total 23.5: the under, paying -106, with 13 scored.
- First-half total 20.5: the under, paying -105, with 13 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Wyoming Cowboys won the first quarter, paying +135.
- First-half spread: Wyoming Cowboys +3 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -120, with 3 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: San José State Spartans won the first half, paying -166.
- Wyoming Cowboys team total 19.5: the under, paying -115, with 16 scored.
Wyoming Cowboys vs. San José State Spartans odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Wyoming Cowboys at +153 and the San José State Spartans at -188. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the San José State Spartans a 62% favorite. The Wyoming Cowboys won as the underdog at +153: $153 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the San José State Spartans, the price before the game was -185: priced below fair (−2.8% value).
The spread moved toward the Wyoming Cowboys between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved down from 43.5 to 43, and the game went under.
Wyoming Cowboys and San José State Spartans betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Wyoming Cowboys 3-3 in the 2026 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 5 times.
This result left the San José State Spartans 3-3 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 5 times.
What's next for Wyoming Cowboys and San José State Spartans?
Next for the Wyoming Cowboys: the Northern Illinois Huskies at home on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Next for the San José State Spartans: at the UTEP Miners on Saturday, October 17, 2026.