Portland St. Vikings vs Weber St. Wildcats Predictions Today
Weber State will beat Portland State, with a projected score of Wildcats 38, Vikings 21. Weber's productive offense faces a defense allowing 7.4 yards per play, the strongest reason to favor the home team. Weber State -7.5 (+100) offers an actionable wager, although injuries and turnovers temper confidence. The total of 65.5 is a Pass despite a forecast below that number.
Portland St. Vikings vs Weber St. Wildcats prediction and best bet
Weber State -7.5 (+100) is the best bet for this Sept. 26, 2026 college football matchup. The Wildcats average 35.5 points, have converted 49.1% of third downs and have scored on 14 of 16 red-zone trips, according to their official preview. That combination gives them a credible route to winning by more than a touchdown against Portland State.
The Vikings' defensive averages require context because their opening schedule included two FBS teams and two FCS Top-10 opponents. Even with that adjustment, their own scoring average of 16.75 points makes keeping pace a concern. The forecast is Weber State 38, Portland State 21, with medium confidence. The spread is the official wager; the total is a Pass.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Kickoff: Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, at 6 p.m. Mountain Time, 5 p.m. Pacific.
Venue and broadcast: Elizabeth Dee Shaw Stewart Stadium, Ogden, Utah; ESPN+.
Records: Portland State 0-4, 0-1 Big Sky; Weber State 2-2, 1-0 Big Sky.
Quarterbacks: Nate Dahle is slated to start for Weber State. Gabe Downing started Portland State's previous three games.
SportsJaw odds: Portland State +7.5 (-120), Weber State -7.5 (+100). Moneyline: Portland State +220, Weber State -295. Total: Over 65.5 (-105), Under 65.5 (-115).