San José State at UTEP

Week 7 · Oct 17Sun Bowl · El Paso, TX

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Opening LineSan José State -10Before any Factor adjustments This is the matchup estimate implied by the OV Ratings before any game-specific Factors. Why doesn’t OnVarsity adjust it automatically?
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Last Observed Pregame Market ConsensusSan José State -710-book consensus · observed Oct 17, 9:02 AM EDT
Why the market may differNo Factors

No Explanatory Factors were identified for this game.

Unexplained Gap~3 pts toward UTEPExplore similar gaps
Other conditions we evaluatedNot included in the estimate

These conditions were relevant to this matchup, but their studies did not justify a separate Factor estimate. That does not mean they never matter: some may already be reflected in preseason information or the opening market, may overlap with another Factor, or may simply lack a reliable additional effect.

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

UTEP enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a bad loss Contradictory evidence

UTEP enters after losing its previous lined game by 17 points.

Studied in 1,930 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after two losses Contradictory evidence

UTEP enters after two consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,859 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Must-win after three losses Contradictory evidence

UTEP enters after three consecutive losses in lined games.

Studied in 1,169 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Cold against-the-spread trend Developing estimate

UTEP has failed to cover at least three consecutive lined games.

Studied in 939 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Home-underdog value Inconclusive

UTEP is the home underdog in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,402 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

UTEP faces materially stronger North Dakota State in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after a loss Contradictory evidence

San José State enters after a loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 2,630 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Bounce-back after an upset loss Contradictory evidence

San José State was favored but lost its previous lined game outright.

Studied in 1,202 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Resolve after a close loss Contradictory evidence

San José State enters after a one-score loss in its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,582 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Favorite off a loss Contradictory evidence

San José State is favored after losing its previous lined game.

Studied in 1,220 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Road-favorite strength Inconclusive

San José State is the road favorite in the current market consensus.

Studied in 1,402 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Look-ahead game Contradictory evidence

San José State faces materially stronger Nevada in its next scheduled game.

Studied in 1,044 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study

Trap game Inconclusive

San José State is favored by at least seven points before facing materially stronger Nevada.

Studied in 838 eligible gamesOpen Ledger study
Completed gameWhat happened?San José State 24 · UTEP 11
Pregame OV Line
San José State -10
Last Observed Pregame Market Consensus
San José State -7
OV Factor-Adjusted Suggested Line
No quantified Factors
Actual margin
San José State by 13

Observed 11h 57m before kickoff. Not a verified closing line. The OV Line and Factors retain their pregame values. One outcome does not prove that a Factor caused the market difference.

Pregame Win Probability
San José State 78.4%UTEP 21.6%

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San José StateVSUTEP

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Overall Rating-12.4 · #114-23.2 · #137
Offense Rating-5.9-15.3
Defense Rating-6.5-7.9

2025 Performance

Offense PPA/Play0.170.01
Offense Success Rate43.2%32.8%
Defense PPA/Play Allowed0.200.10
Defense Success Rate Allowed42.4%38.9%

2026 Outlook

Market Win Total4.53.2
Playoff Odds<0.01%<0.01%
Strength of Schedule Rank92nd77th