Colorado State started the Jim Mora era with a big rivalry win over Wyoming, beat up Southern Utah from the FCS, and then everything went wrong. Three straight losses later, and after plenty of drama, the rested Rams need to come back roaring after their two-week break.
Texas State also had two weeks off after an inexcusable loss to a San Diego State team decimated by injuries and an outbreak of the mumps. Now this fun team will try to make amends in this key home game.
Colorado State vs Texas State: Quick Hits
- Texas State closes with four of the final six regular season games at home, hosting Utah State next.
- Colorado State goes on the road for four of its final six games, but hosts San Diego State next week.
- It’s the first time these two have met. It’s Texas State’s first Pac-12 home game.
How To Watch Colorado State vs Texas State
Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV: CBS Sports Network
Location: UFCU Stadium, San Marcos, TX
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Why Colorado State Will Win
The offense isn’t bad, and it should be able to keep up with Texas State.
The Rams are balanced, with a ground game that’s ripping it up with close to six yards per carry, and a passing attack that’s accurate enough to keep the chains moving.
Texas State’s defense is struggling to come up with a third down stop, and it can be powered on when teams commit to the ground attack. Going on long, grinding drives is a must for the Rams, because …
Why Texas State Will Win
Texas State goes fast, fast, fast with a great pace, able to run well, hit midrange passes, and the No. 3 offense in America should be able to do what it wants against the second-worst defense in college football.
Colorado State’s biggest issue is a run defense that can’t stop anyone, leading to the drama of defensive coordinator Tyson Summers being whacked after the team’s midgame meltdown against Oregon State.
BYU averaged over eight yards per carry on the Rams. UTSA ran for 239 yards and four touchdowns, and Oregon State ripped off over six yards per carry and 650 total yards in its 56-26 win.
Colorado State vs Texas State Prediction, Betting Lines
Be mad if this is anything other than one of the wilder back-and-forth firefights of the weekend. Both teams will come out energized, neither team will show a lot of defense, and after a slow start … game on.
Texas State will have the ball last with a chance to pull off the win, but in a game full of huge offensive performances, Colorado State will win with a defensive stop.
Colorado State 37, Texas State 34
Latest Consensus Line: Texas State -14.5, o/u: 69.5
ATS Confidence (out of 5): 3.5
Must See Rating (out of 5): 2.5
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