New Mexico Lobos defeat San José State Spartans 21-16: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NCAAF · New Mexico Lobos 21, San José State Spartans 16
The New Mexico Lobos beat the San José State Spartans 21-16 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at CEFCU Stadium. The San José State Spartans covered the spread as 15-point underdogs. The game went under the closing total of 42.5, with 37 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
New Mexico Lobos vs. San José State Spartans final score and game recap
The San José State Spartans led 3-0 after the first quarter. The New Mexico Lobos led 14-9 at halftime. The second half was even at 7-7.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Scottre Humphrey (New Mexico Lobos): 16 carries for 87 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Kiefer Sibley (New Mexico Lobos): 12 carries for 102 yards.
- Carson Clark (San José State Spartans): 8 catches for 91 yards.
- Luke Weaver (San José State Spartans): 16/23 passing for 190 yards, 0 touchdowns, 2 interceptions.
Who covered the spread in New Mexico Lobos vs. San José State Spartans?
The San José State Spartans covered the spread as 15-point underdogs, losing by 5 points.
The spread opened at New Mexico Lobos -14.5 and closed at New Mexico Lobos -15.
Did New Mexico Lobos vs. San José State Spartans go over or under the total?
The game went under: 37 points combined against a closing total of 42.5, under by 5.5. 23 of the 37 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 42 and closed at 42.5.
How did AiQ's New Mexico Lobos vs. San José State Spartans predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the New Mexico Lobos to win at -650, a win (+$15.38 on a $100 bet).
New Mexico Lobos vs. San José State Spartans game prop results: first quarter, first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-quarter moneyline: San José State Spartans won the first quarter, paying +230.
- First-quarter total 8.5: the under, paying -115, with 3 points scored.
- First-half total 21.5: the over, paying -110, with 23 points scored.
- New Mexico Lobos team total 29.5: the under, paying -115, with 21 scored.
- First-half spread: San José State Spartans +8.5 covered, paying -112.
- First-half moneyline: New Mexico Lobos won the first half, paying -440.
- San José State Spartans team total 13.5: the over, paying -128, with 16 scored.
New Mexico Lobos vs. San José State Spartans odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New Mexico Lobos at -713 and the San José State Spartans at +508. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New Mexico Lobos a 84% favorite. The New Mexico Lobos won as the favorite at -713: $14.03 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New Mexico Lobos, the price before the game was -650: priced below fair (−0.6% value).
The spread moved toward the New Mexico Lobos between the open and the close, and the San José State Spartans covered. The total moved up from 42 to 42.5, and the game went under.
New Mexico Lobos and San José State Spartans betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New Mexico Lobos 7-1 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 3-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 6 of 8 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 5 times. That made it five straight wins for the New Mexico Lobos.
This result left the San José State Spartans 4-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-3 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 9 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 8 times. That made it two straight losses for the San José State Spartans.
What's next for New Mexico Lobos and San José State Spartans?
Next for the New Mexico Lobos: at the Nevada Wolf Pack on Friday, November 6, 2026. Next for the San José State Spartans: the Northern Illinois Huskies at home on Saturday, November 7, 2026.