Norfolk State
Spartans
3-2
Spread
+1.5
NCAAF Predictions
Norfolk State Spartans vs Robert Morris Colonials Predictions
Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 2:00pm EST at Joe Walton Stadium, Moon Township, PA
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Robert Morris
Colonials
2-2
Spread
-1.5
50%
50%
Spread
Norfolk State Spartans +1.5
Robert Morris Colonials -1.5
Moneyline
Norfolk State Spartans +100
Robert Morris Colonials -125
Total
Over 44.5 (-111)
Under 44.5 (-111)
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Norfolk State vs. Robert Morris Prediction: Pass on the Colonials at -174
Analysis updated October 3, 2026 at 7:34 AM CDT
Robert Morris has the steadier passing production, while Norfolk State enters on a two-game winning streak after gaining 623 yards against Chicago State. The Colonials are the likely winner, but the available evidence doesn’t justify a wager.
Norfolk State’s rushing surge tests the favorite
Norfolk State University Athletics reports that the Spartans gained 623 yards, including 358 rushing, in a 43-20 win over Chicago State. Jalyn Daniels ran for 136 yards on 16 carries, and freshman quarterback DaJean Golmond added 265 passing yards and 91 rushing yards in his first career start. That production gives 3-2 Norfolk State a plausible path to staying within the 3.5-point spread.
The same performance exposed the risk in backing the underdog. Norfolk State committed three turnovers and drew 12 penalties for 136 yards. Robert Morris forced three turnovers without committing one in its 31-28 loss at Buffalo, so another sloppy game could erase the Spartans’ advantage on the ground.
Robert Morris has the steadier passing record
Robert Morris University Athletics reports that Carson Haggard has played in all four games, throwing for 772 yards and eight touchdowns. Galen Combs has caught five of those scores among his 15 receptions. That established connection gives the 2-2 Colonials the clearer route to a home win.
Neither school’s preview explicitly confirms its starting quarterback for Saturday’s first meeting at Joe Walton Stadium. Golmond’s debut also followed Deljay Bailey serving as Norfolk State’s primary quarterback through five games. That uncertainty limits the case for paying -174 on Robert Morris.
Betting view
SPF lists Robert Morris at -174 on the moneyline and -3.5 against the spread, with Norfolk State at +139 and +3.5. The total is 43.5, priced at -113 for the over and -110 for the under.
Robert Morris is the likely winner, but the quarterback uncertainty and Norfolk State’s recent rushing output leave no worthwhile wager at these prices. Pass.
Pick
Robert Morris Colonials
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass