Published October 2, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Preview
The Wyoming Cowboys visit the San José State Spartans in college football on Friday, October 9, with kickoff at 9:00 p.m. ET.
What the model expects
The model’s figures are estimates, not certainties. It gives the San José State Spartans a 58.4% chance to win and the Wyoming Cowboys a 41.6% chance; its likelier result is a San José State Spartans win.
The projected score is San José State Spartans 23.6, Wyoming Cowboys 20.8, with 44.4 points in all. The projected margin is the San José State Spartans by 2.8 points.
Records and recent results
The San José State Spartans are 2-2 this season, with 93 points scored and 109 allowed in 4 games. The Wyoming Cowboys are 2-2, with 71 points scored and 82 allowed in 4 games; the two sides have the same record.
The San José State Spartans’ latest result was a loss: the San José State Spartans lost 26-10 at home to the Fresno State Bulldogs on September 19. The Wyoming Cowboys’ latest results were: the Wyoming Cowboys beat the Hawai'i Rainbow Warriors 27-10 at home on September 26, and before that lost 24-10 on the road to the Central Michigan Chippewas on September 19.