Stanford at San Diego State

A pair of West Coast teams with talented running backs that like to run the pigskin and play physical defense. The Stanford Cardinal return eight starters on defense and have ranked among the nation's top 40 in rushing defense each of the past seven seasons, while finishing in the top five in four of those years. Stanford is 47-22-1 UNDER the total after a defeat, as well as 50-22-1 UNDER following a spread loss. Stanford is also 30-16 UNDER after a loss by 17 points or more. San Diego State can play tough defense, too, at 15-6-1 UNDER the total at home. San Diego State limited Arizona State to 44 rushing yards and 1.4 yards per attempt the last game. Over its first two games, the Aztecs have allowed just 1.74 yards per rush, which ranks fifth in the country. San Diego State is 11-5-1 UNDER the total in non-conference games, plus 17-7-1 UNDER on natural grass. The Aztecs are also 64-35 UNDER in the first half of the season. This one finishes UNDER.