Southern Utah
Thunderbirds
1-1
Spread
+20.5
NCAAF Predictions
Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Colorado State Rams Predictions
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 7:00pm EST at Canvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO
@
Colorado State
Rams
1-0
Spread
-20.5
50%
50%
Spread
Southern Utah Thunderbirds +20.5
Colorado State Rams -20.5
Moneyline
Southern Utah Thunderbirds +1100
Colorado State Rams -2100
Total
Over 56.5 (-115)
Under 56.5 (-105)
Who wins this game?
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Frank Obst
Total pick
Franny DiStefano
Spread pick
Colorado State vs. Southern Utah Prediction: Turnovers Matter at -20.5
Analysis updated September 11, 2026 at 6:16 AM CDT
The Rams are the likely winner, but their turnover-heavy opener leaves a difficult margin to project against Southern Utah’s productive rushing attack.
Can Colorado State repeat its opener?
Colorado State forced four turnovers in its 35-13 win over Wyoming, according to Southern Utah University Athletics’ official game preview. That 22-point margin barely exceeds SPF’s 20.5-point spread for Saturday’s meeting at Canvas Stadium. Backing another win is easier than expecting a similar margin without another batch of takeaways.
Hauss Hejny threw five touchdowns without an interception against Wyoming, completing 23 of 33 passes for 214 yards. The Rams also outgained Wyoming 396-273. Those results make Colorado State the pick to win, though one game doesn’t establish how consistently it can dominate.
Betting view
Southern Utah brings a rushing threat: quarterback Will Burns has 267 rushing yards through two games, and Floyd Chalk ran for 183 yards and three touchdowns against Weber State. But that 47-42 victory also showed why offensive production alone isn't a reason to take the Thunderbirds +20.5.
SPF lists Colorado State at -2100, Southern Utah at +1100 and the total at 56.5. The Rams’ moneyline requires a win probability above 95% to justify a bet. This small sample doesn't establish that level of confidence or a dependable scoring range for the spread and total. Pass on all three markets.
Pick
Colorado State Rams
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass