E. Michigan beats San Jose St. in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
December 21, 2022 GMTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Eastern Michigan quarterback Taylor Powell got emotional after winning the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl MVP honors and leading the Eagles to a 41-27 victory over San Jose State on Tuesday.
Spartans, Eagles to meet in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
December 4, 2022 GMTSan Jose State (7-4, Mountain West) vs. Eastern Michigan (8-4, MAC) Dec. 20, 3:30 p.m. ET
Cordeiro, Robinson lead San Jose State past Hawaii 27-14
November 27, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro threw two short touchdown passes, Kairee Robinson ran for 148 yards, and San Jose State defeated Hawaii 27-14 on Saturday.
Cordeiro threw touchdown passes of 5 yards and 7 yards to Elijah Cooks (10 receptions, 121 yards) and Robinson scored on a 1-yard run to give the Spartans a 21-6 lead approaching the midway point of the third quarter.
Tyler Jr. runs for 3 TDs; Utah St. beats San Jose St. 35-31
November 20, 2022 GMTLOGAN, Utah (AP) — Calvin Tyler Jr. had 125 yards rushing and three touchdowns, including a 3-yard TD that capped the scoring with 2:49 to paly, Brian Cobbs had 10 receptions for 122 yards and Utah State beat San Jose State 35-31 Saturday night.
Byrd, Mayden help San Diego St. beat San Jose St. 43-27
November 13, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jalen Mayden threw three touchdown passes, Jordan Byrd returned a kickoff 95 yards for a TD and San Diego State beat San Jose State 43-27 Saturday night to become bowl eligible.
San Diego State (6-4, 4-2 Mountain West) has won nine of its last 10 against the Spartans.
Cordeiro, Robinson lead San Jose St. past Colorado St. 28-16
November 6, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro completed 27 of 42 passes for 274 yards and two touchdown and Kairee Robinson ran for two TDs to help San Jose State beat Colorado State 28-16 Saturday night.
San Jose State rallies for emotional 35-28 win over Nevada
October 30, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro passed for 340 yards and two touchdowns, Kairee Robinson ran for two big scores and San Jose State rallied for an emotional 35-28 victory over Nevada on Saturday night.
San Jose St. postpones game following death of running back
October 22, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose State has postponed its football game this weekend after a freshman running back was killed Friday when he was hit by a school bus while riding a scooter near campus.
Fife rallies Fresno State to 17-10 win over San Jose State
October 16, 2022 GMTFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Logan Fife threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Nikko Remigio and Fresno State kept San Jose State off the scoreboard in the second half en route to a 17-10 victory on Saturday night.
Cordeiro accounts for 4 TDs, San Jose State routs UNLV 40-7
October 8, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro accounted for four touchdowns to lead San Jose State to a 40-7 rout of UNLV on Friday night.
Cordeiro was 18-of-27 passing for 230 yards and added 109 yards on the ground with touchdown runs from 10 and 15 yards.
Cordeiro sparks San Jose State to 33-16 victory over Wyoming
October 2, 2022 GMTLARAMIE, Wyo, (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro passed for 314 yards and a touchdown and ran for two scores to propel San Jose State to a 33-16 victory over Wyoming on Saturday night.
Cordeiro connected with Skylar Loving-Black for an 8-yard touchdown midway through the second quarter and then scored on a 1-yard run with 16 seconds left to give San Jose State (3-1) a 19-10 lead at halftime in its Mountain West Conference opener.
Cordeiro, Robinson lead San Jose St. past W. Michigan 34-6
September 25, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro passed for 250 yards and two touchdowns, Kairee Robinson had 13 carries for 71 yards and two TDs to help San Jose State beat Western Michigan 34-6 Saturday night.
Auburn holds off big underdog San Jose State, 24-16
September 11, 2022 GMTAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — T.J. Finley, Jarquez Hunter and Tank Bigsby rushed for touchdowns and Auburn held on to beat San Jose State 24-16 on Saturday night.
The Tigers (2-0) scored three times in the second half after the Spartans (1-1) took a 10-7 lead into halftime.
Penix leads Washington to 52-6 win over Portland State
September 11, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. appears ready for next week’s matchup with an old Big Ten rival after another lightning-fast start.
The Huskies stayed unbeaten under new coach Kalen DeBoer with a 52-6 win over FCS opponent Portland State on Saturday.
Auburn’s Harsin sees familiar foe as San Jose State visits
September 8, 2022 GMTSan Jose St. (1-0) at Auburn (1-0), Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPU)
Line: Auburn by 23 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Cordeiro rallies San Jose State past Portland State 21-17
September 2, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chevan Cordeiro threw a touchdown pass and ran for two scores, the second with 1:11 left in the game, and San Jose State rallied to beat Portland State 21-17 in a season opener on Thursday night.
Coroner: ‘fentanyl toxicity’ caused California officer death
May 1, 2022 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — The death last month of a 24-year-old California police officer was caused by “fentanyl toxicity,” coroner's officials said.
De'Jon Packer, a rookie with the San Jose Police Department, was found unresponsive March 13 during a welfare check at his Milpitas home.
USC adds San Jose State game, drops BYU from 2023 schedule
April 28, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California has added a matchup with San Jose State to its football schedule for 2023.
USC added the Spartans in place of a previously scheduled matchup with BYU, the school announced Thursday.
Haener throws 4 TDs, Fresno State beats San Jose St. 40-9
November 26, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener threw for 343 yards with four touchdowns and Fresno State defeated San Jose State 40-9 on Thursday, winning its fourth Mountain West Conference Thanksgiving Day game.
Talton’s late FG lifts Nevada over San Jose State 27-24
November 7, 2021 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Brandon Talton kicked a 45-yard field goal with 3 seconds left in the game and Nevada used two defensive touchdowns to fend off San Jose State 27-24 in Mountain West Conference play on Saturday.
All-purpose Nash leads San Jose St. past Wyoming 27-21
October 31, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Quarterback Nick Nash accounted for 262 yards of total offense and a pair of touchdowns and San Jose State led all the way in a 27-21 win over Wyoming on Saturday.
Nash threw for 150 yards and a touchdown and ran for 112 yards on 11 carries and scored once on the ground.
Nash TD dash lifts San Jose St. past UNLV in 27-20 thriller
October 22, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Nick Nash scored the winning touchdown on a 15-yard quarterback draw as San Jose State turned a blocked field goal into the decisive drive, beating UNLV 27-20 on Thursday night.
No. 24 San Diego St. outlasts San Jose St. 19-13 in 2 OTs
October 16, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Diego State needed a spark on offense and Lucas Johnson delivered.
Johnson threw TD passes to Jesse Matthews in both overtime periods for his only completions of the game as No.
Undefeated No. 24 Aztecs look for revenge against Spartans
October 14, 2021 GMTNo. 24 San Diego State (5-0, 1-1 MWC) at San Jose State (3-3, 1-1), Friday at 10:30 p.m. EDT (CBS Sports Network).
Line: San Diego State by 8 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 24 San Diego St. seeks revenge at San Jose St.
October 14, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Even as San Diego State rolled to its second 5-0 start in 47 years, the Aztecs had something else on their mind.
The home loss more than 11 months ago to San Jose State still stings for the 24th-ranked Aztecs (5-0, 1-0 Mountain West) headed into the rematch against the Spartans (3-3, 1-1) on Friday night.
Colorado St rides Camper’s 6 FGs to win over San Jose State
October 10, 2021 GMTFORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — Cayden Camper kicked six field goals — three in each half — and Colorado State opened Mountain West Conference play with a 32-14 victory over San Jose State on Saturday.
Colorado State (2-3, 1-0) grabbed the lead on their opening drive when Jaylen Thomas scored on a 1-yard run to cap an eight-play, 75-yard drive.
Nash throws for 3 TDs, SJSU beats New Mexico St. 37-31
October 3, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Nash threw three touchdown passes, Tyler Nevers had 22 carries for 115 yards and a score and San Jose State beat New Mexico State 37-31 on Saturday night.
Nash was 14-of-17 passing for 195 yards with no interceptions.
Western Michigan defense shuts down San Jose State 23-3
September 25, 2021 GMTKALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) — Kaleb Eleby threw for two touchdowns and the Western Michigan defense dominated in a 23-3 win over San Jose State on Saturday.
Eleby found Jaylen Hall for 22 yards and Corey Crooms for 37 as the Broncos (3-1) led 20-3 at halftime after the Spartans (2-2) opened the scoring with a field goal.
Starkel’s 2 TD passes help San Jose St. beat Hawaii 17-13
September 19, 2021 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Nick Starkel threw a pair of touchdown passes about three minutes apart and San Jose State beat Hawaii 17-13 on Saturday night in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams.
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September 16, 2021 GMTSept. 17
1897 — England’s Joe Lloyd beats Scotland’s Willie Anderson by one stroke to win the U.S. Open in Wheaton, Ill.
1920 — The forerunner of the NFL, the American Professional Football Association, is founded in an automobile showroom in Canton, Ohio.
No. 14 USC hosts Stanford in early Pac-12 showdown
September 9, 2021 GMTStanford (0-1) at No. 14 Southern California (1-0), Saturday at 10:30 p.m. EDT (FOX).
Line: USC by 17 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 2 Oklahoma narrowly avoids shocking upset against Tulane
September 5, 2021 GMTNORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Spencer Rattler passed for 304 yards and a touchdown and No. 2 Oklahoma, playing a road game on its home field, narrowly avoided a shocking upset by holding on for a 40-35 victory over Tulane on Saturday.
London, defense carry No. 15 USC past San Jose St. 30-7
September 5, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Drake London racked up some incredible receiving numbers when Southern California’s offense was on the field.
When San Jose State had the ball, the Trojans’ defense often looked impenetrable.
No. 15 USC faces tricky season opener against San Jose State
September 2, 2021 GMTSan Jose State (1-0) at No. 15 Southern California (0-0), Saturday at 5 p.m. EDT (Pac-12 Network).
Line: USC by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 15 USC hopes to get off to running start vs. Spartans
September 2, 2021 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Kedon Slovis and Drake London are back leading Southern California as one of the top quarterback-receiver combinations in college football.
As good as they are, the No. 15 Trojans will need help from others if their offense is going to play at a level capable of winning the Pac-12 or reaching the College Football Playoff.
No. 25 Arizona State kicks off season against Southern Utah
September 1, 2021 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona State has one of the Pac-12's best quarterbacks, loads of returning talent and a roster full of players recruited by coach Herm Edwards.
No wonder expectations are higher than they've been in recent memory.
Starkel passes MWC defending champ San Jose State to win
August 29, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Starkel threw for four touchdowns and 394 yards and defending Mountain West Conference champion San Jose State kicked off the season with a 45-14 win over Southern Utah on Saturday night.
Avalos, Broncos look to get back to top of Mountain West
August 26, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Andy Avalos is back on the blue turf at Boise State, this time as coach of a Broncos team that is primed to regain what it considers its rightful spot at the top of the Mountain West Conference.
Mountain West coaches look forward to time with players
July 21, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada coach Jay Norvell remembers being overcome by heartbreak last season on senior night, when each honored player was introduced with nobody but teammates, opponents and game officials to hear their names.
College athletes coming together to promote change
February 18, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Whether talking to a teammate, close friend or complete stranger, San Jose State football player Drew Jenkins has a go-to question when discussing hot-button topics: “Are you OK with the society you live in...
No. 1 Clemson stops 2-point try to beat North Carolina
September 29, 2019 GMTCHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Clemson stuffed North Carolina's 2-point conversion attempt with 1:17 left and the No. 1 Tigers held off the Tar Heels 21-20 on Saturday.
The Tigers (5-0, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) had trouble all day in trying to extend their school-record winning streak to 20 games.
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October 28, 2018 GMTNo. 20 Ducks dispatch San Jose State 35-22; Stanford up next
September 16, 2018 GMTEUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Oregon coach Mario Cristobal said he spent the week telling the No. 20 Ducks the importance of focusing on San Jose State with Stanford looming next weekend.
Oregon emerged Saturday with a somewhat lackluster 35-22 victory over the surprising Spartans.
Washington State defense limits San Jose State to fewest yards under Mike Leach
September 9, 2018 GMTPULLMAN – Washington State’s Air Raid offense may get most of the attention but the Cougars’ defense held San Jose State to the fewest yards of any opponent for the past 24 years.
New quarterback Gardner Minshew said he appreciated his defensive teammates continually returning the ball to the offense in the 31-0 Cougar victory on Saturday at Martin Stadium.
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October 1, 2017 GMTLobos football hosts to balance razor’s edge with San Jose State
October 1, 2016 GMTALBUQUERQUE — There was a time when The University of New Mexico’s football team wished for the chance to live on the razor’s edge that separates winning and losing.
Well past the days of one-win seasons and last-place finishes, the Lobos seem to have taken up permanent residence in exactly that spot — and it’s not entirely comfortable, says head coach Bob Davie.