Mountain West · 2026
San José State Spartans
Head coach Ken Niumatalolo · CEFCU Stadium
2-20-0 in conference
TDC Rank
#122
of 138 FBS teams
Rating
-8.5
pts vs avg FBS team
Offense
-3.3
106th in FBS
Defense
-5.1
123rd in FBS
Schedule so far
-6.3
67th toughest
Projected
5.9-7.1
bowl-eligible 59%
Season Outlook
From the TDC Rating, updated after every game
Rating by week
-8.5 now, -6.1 preseason · rank unchanged
Final record odds
5.9-7.1 expected · most likely 6-7 (24%)
Team Leaders
Passing
Luke Weaver
QB · SR · 4th in FBS
1032yds
9 TD · 5 INT
Rushing
Jabari Bates
RB · SR · 5th in FBS
413yds
77 car · 0 TD
Receiving
Carson Clark
WR · FR · 43rd in FBS
240yds
24 rec · 3 TD
Tackles
Dylan Lee
LB · JR · 2nd in FBS
35tkl
3 TFL
Sacks
Justin Stearns
DL · SR · 43rd in FBS
2sacks
6 hurries
Interceptions
Naseri Danielson
LB · JR · 35th in FBS
1INT
3 PD
Schedule
Game score = the rating that one result implies, after adjusting for opponent and venue
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Result / TDC line | Game score | Win chance | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aug 29 | @ 11USC | L 26–42 | -3.3 | — | NBC |
| 1 | Sep 4 | @ 132Eastern Michigan | W 27–21 | -3.2 | — | ESPN+ |
| 2 | Sep 12 | vs Cal Poly FCS | W 30–20 | -17.2 | — | MW+ |
| 3 | Sep 19 | vs 58Fresno State | L 10–26 | -17.2 | — | FS1 |
| 4 | — | Bye | ||||
| 5 | Oct 3 | @ 111Hawai'iCONF | Hawai'i −5.7 · o/u 51.6 | — | MW+ | |
| 6 | Oct 9 | vs 134WyomingCONF | San José State −6.9 · o/u 43.2 | — | CBSSN | |
| 7 | Oct 17 | @ 127UTEPCONF | UTEP −2.0 · o/u 55.0 | — | MW+ | |
| 8 | Oct 24 | @ 125NevadaCONF | Nevada −2.6 · o/u 46.0 | — | MW+ | |
| 9 | Oct 31 | vs 35New MexicoCONF | New Mexico −10.3 · o/u 49.2 | — | MW+ | |
| 10 | Nov 7 | vs 137Northern IllinoisCONF | San José State −9.1 · o/u 50.1 | — | MW+ | |
| 11 | Nov 14 | @ 90Air ForceCONF | Air Force −8.7 · o/u 54.8 | — | CBSSN | |
| 12 | Nov 21 | vs 91UNLVCONF | UNLV −2.5 · o/u 46.1 | — | CBSSN | |
| 13 | Nov 27 | vs 57North Dakota StateCONF | North Dakota State −7.4 · o/u 49.2 | — | CBSSN |
Team Stats
Hover an advanced stat for what it means. Box-score totals include FCS games and aren't opponent-adjusted
| Stat | Offense | FBS rank | Defense (allowed) | FBS rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPA · per play, garbage time excluded (CollegeFootballData.com) | ||||
| EPA / play | +0.060 | 102nd | +0.065 | 72nd |
| Success rate | 38.3% | 117th | 42.4% | 93rd |
| Explosiveness | 1.224 | 84th | 1.082 | 23rd |
| Play-by-play advanced · garbage time excluded (computed from every play) | ||||
| Success rate | 37.5% | 122nd | 43.2% | 99th |
| Rushing success rate | 35.2% | 122nd | 45.3% | 103rd |
| Passing success rate | 39.4% | 98th | 41.5% | 84th |
| Explosive run rate | 16.4% | 45th | 10.3% | 46th |
| Explosive pass rate | 8.3% | 100th | 7.1% | 35th |
| Line yards / carry | 3.13 | 76th | 2.91 | 68th |
| Opportunity rate | 38.5% | 74th | 41.9% | 119th |
| Stuff rate | 19.7% | 103rd | 17.1% | 88th |
| Sack rate | 3.6% | 52nd | 4.1% | 92nd |
| 3rd-down conversion | 32.1% | 124th | 37.5% | 66th |
| Red-zone TD rate | 42.9% | 122nd | 83.3% | 121st |
| Havoc rate | 14.3% | 95th | 14.4% | 66th |
| Box score · season totals | ||||
| Points / game | 23.3 | 109th | 27.3 | 105th |
| Yards / game | 404.3 | 72nd | 367.5 | 95th |
| Yards / play | 5.60 | 90th | 5.10 | 75th |
| Pass yards / game | 258.0 | 49th | 237.5 | 104th |
| Yards / pass att. | 7.10 | 94th | 6.42 | 59th |
| Completion % | 60.0% | 95th | 62.8% | 91st |
| Rush yards / game | 146.3 | 94th | 130.0 | 72nd |
| Yards / carry | 4.30 | 77th | 3.91 | 77th |
| 3rd-down conv. % | 33.9% | 117th | 40.0% | 89th |
| Turnovers / game (lost · forced) | 1.75 | 116th | 1.00 | 79th |
| Sacks / game (allowed · made) | 2.00 | 88th | 1.75 | 71st |
| Penalty yards / game | 52.8 | 57th | 37.3 | 116th |
Roster
100 players · Head coach Ken Niumatalolo
100 players
| # | Player | Pos▲ | Class | Ht | Wt | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Luke Weaver | QB | SR | 6' 3" | 210 | Manteca, CA |
| 5 | Daniel Rolovich | QB | FR | 6' 4" | 210 | Novato, CA |
| 8 | Robert McDaniel | QB | FR | 6' 2" | 205 | Hughson, CA |
| 16 | CJ Lee | QB | SO | 6' 1" | 165 | Sacramento, CA |
| 6 | Jabari Bates | RB | SR | 5' 7" | 180 | Compton, CA |
| 20 | Viliami Teu | RB | JR | 5' 10" | 210 | East Palo Alto, CA |
| 21 | Isaiah Carlson | RB | JR | 6' 2" | 220 | Seattle, WA |
| 22 | Tyler Jacklich | RB | JR | 6' 2" | 220 | Modesto, CA |
| 24 | Sir Autry | RB | FR | 5' 10" | 170 | San Diego, CA |
| 26 | Courshawn Hill | RB | FR | 5' 10" | 210 | Phoenix, AZ |
| 28 | Aaron Cox Jr. | RB | FR | 5' 11" | 205 | Fresno, CA |
| 0 | Jordan Anderson | WR | SO | 5' 11" | 170 | Inglewood, CA |
| 1 | Carson Clark | WR | FR | 5' 9" | 170 | Los Angeles, CA |
| 2 | Jerry McClure | WR | JR | 6' 1" | 195 | Coronado, CA |
| 4 | Dominique McKenzie | WR | SO | 5' 11" | 180 | St. George, UT |
| 7 | Tama Amisone | WR | SO | 5' 11" | 185 | Kapolei, HI |
| 9 | Jase Nix | WR | FR | 5' 9" | 170 | San Marcos, CA |
| 10 | Anthony Ivey | WR | SR | 5' 11" | 190 | Lancaster, PA |
| 11 | Malachi Riley | WR | JR | 6' 1" | 170 | Moreno Valley, CA |
| 13 | Cooper Hoch | WR | JR | 6' 3" | 200 | Costa Mesa, CA |
| 17 | Ryker Ruelas | WR | FR | 6' 3" | 195 | Vancouver, WA |
| 18 | Trace Hernandez | WR | SO | 5' 10" | 160 | Los Banos, CA |
| 19 | Cody Hall | WR | SR | 5' 11" | 180 | Martinez, CA |
| 23 | Devin Olmande | WR | FR | 6' 2" | 190 | Oxnard, CA |
| 33 | Parris Vernon Jr. | WR | FR | 5' 10" | 160 | San Diego, CA |
| 80 | Jeremiah Fung | WR | FR | 6' 3" | 210 | Palo Alto, CA |
| 82 | Braiden Bachich-Dixon | TE | FR | 6' 4" | 210 | San Rafael, CA |
| 83 | Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole | TE | JR | 6' 4" | 225 | Ewa Beach, HI |
| 85 | Shane Kiley | TE | FR | 6' 4" | 215 | San Clemente, CA |
| 88 | Ryan Boultwood | TE | JR | 6' 3" | 230 | Upland, CA |
| 54 | Daniel Moleni | OL | SR | 6' 2" | 290 | West Valley City, UT |
| 55 | Greg Shade | OL | SO | 6' 3" | 290 | Laguna Hills, CA |
| 56 | Simeon Afalava | OL | SR | 6' 3" | 285 | Moreno Valley, CA |
| 62 | Tyler Chen | OL | JR | 6' 2" | 280 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
| 63 | Brian Tapu | OL | FR | 6' 5" | 315 | South Auckland, New Zealand |
| 64 | Nathan Balestrieri | OL | JR | 6' 1" | 300 | Walnut Creek, CA |
| 65 | Johnny Notarianni | OL | FR | 6' 3" | 280 | Hesperia, CA |
| 66 | Kamuela Wilhelm | OL | FR | 6' 6" | 290 | Kailua, HI |
| 67 | Keenan Parks | OL | FR | 6' 4" | 230 | Loveland, CO |
| 68 | Mitchell Brown | OL | SO | 6' 3" | 270 | San Jose, CA |
| 70 | Ikiansio Tupou | OL | SO | 6' 6" | 280 | Palo Alto, CA |
| 72 | Lavaka Taukeiaho | OL | SR | 6' 2" | 320 | South Jordan, UT |
| 74 | Mitchell Jones | OL | SO | 6' 3" | 280 | Fullerton, CA |
| 75 | Joseph Harbert | OL | SR | 6' 3" | 290 | San Francisco, CA |
| 76 | Manuel Serna | OL | SO | 6' 5" | 295 | Pittsburg, CA |
| 77 | Daniel Tuliau | OL | FR | 6' 3" | 305 | Long Beach, CA |
| 78 | David Perez | OL | SO | 6' 2" | 290 | Downey, CA |
| 41 | Bronx Letuligasenoa | DL | FR | 6' 3" | 260 | Oceanside, CA |
| 42 | Ian Shewell | DL | SR | 6' 3" | 280 | Gilbert, AZ |
| 45 | Jeremiah Tuiileila | DL | FR | 6' 3" | 255 | Sacramento, CA |
| 48 | Dejon Roney | DL | SR | 6' 1" | 295 | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
| 50 | Star Taimani | DL | SO | 6' 3" | 270 | Antioch, CA |
| 51 | Solomone Langi | DL | SR | 6' 0" | 295 | Provo, UT |
| 57 | Justin Stearns | DL | SR | 6' 2" | 250 | San Diego, CA |
| 89 | Etu Finau | DL | SR | 6' 4" | 245 | Oakland, CA |
| 90 | Jayland McGlothen | DL | JR | 6' 2" | 280 | Las Vegas, NV |
| 91 | Auma Jennings | DL | FR | 6' 0" | 310 | Long Beach, CA |
| 92 | Noa Siaosi | DL | JR | 6' 2" | 270 | Vacaville, CA |
| 94 | Russell Devany | DL | FR | 6' 0" | 235 | Clovis, CA |
| 95 | Colton Thomas | DL | FR | 6' 1" | 270 | Carlsbad, CA |
| 99 | Nate Lewis | DL | SR | 6' 5" | 260 | Carmichael, CA |
| 3 | Naseri Danielson | LB | JR | 6' 0" | 220 | Stockton, CA |
| 4 | Dylan Lee | LB | JR | 6' 1" | 220 | French Camp, CA |
| 6 | Ethan Powell | LB | SR | 6' 2" | 230 | San Bernardino, CA |
| 7 | Aizik Mahuka | LB | JR | 6' 3" | 225 | Mililani, HI |
| 11 | Champ Kapanui | LB | FR | 6' 1" | 215 | Henderson, NV |
| 15 | Skylar Tiatia | LB | FR | 6' 1" | 230 | Brisbane, CA |
| 16 | Luke Richey | LB | SO | 6' 3" | 225 | Morgan Hill, CA |
| 19 | Cayden Woolwine | LB | SO | 6' 1" | 210 | San Marcos, CA |
| 24 | Malakai Hoeft | LB | SR | 6' 2" | 220 | Belmont, CA |
| 25 | Zane Carter | LB | JR | 6' 4" | 220 | Ventura, CA |
| 26 | Viliami Lotoaniu | LB | FR | 6' 2" | 230 | Antioch, CA |
| 40 | Blake Tabaracci | LB | SO | 6' 1" | 215 | Park City, UT |
| 53 | Brady Van Bennekum | LB | JR | 6' 2" | 215 | Santa Clarita, CA |
| 56 | Sirr Bible | LB | FR | 6' 2" | 240 | Long Beach, CA |
| 97 | John Norwood | LB | SR | 6' 3" | 220 | Milpitas, CA |
| 0 | Isaiah Buxton | CB | SO | 6' 0" | 170 | San Diego, CA |
| 5 | Kejuan Bullard Jr. | CB | SR | 6' 1" | 200 | Watts, CA |
| 8 | Runye Norton | CB | SR | 5' 10" | 170 | Jacksonville, FL |
| 10 | Greco Carrillo | CB | SO | 5' 9" | 170 | Sacramento, CA |
| 12 | Francois Jones Jr. | CB | JR | 6' 0" | 190 | Venice, CA |
| 14 | Jayden Robertson | CB | JR | 5' 11" | 170 | Las Vegas, NV |
| 22 | Jonathan Watts | CB | SO | 6' 3" | 185 | Union City, CA |
| 28 | Cole Gholar | CB | FR | 5' 10" | 185 | Vallejo, CA |
| 32 | Caleb Womack | CB | SR | 5' 10" | 180 | Santa Cruz, CA |
| 1 | Brian Dukes Jr. | S | SR | 6' 3" | 215 | Spring Valley, CA |
| 2 | Maliki Crawford | S | JR | 6' 4" | 190 | Oxnard, CA |
| 13 | Pierce Walker | S | SO | 5' 10" | 190 | Keizer, OR |
| 21 | Charles Cox III | S | SR | 6' 0" | 190 | Concord, CA |
| 23 | Nassir Pitters | S | JR | 6' 1" | 205 | Vallejo, CA |
| 27 | Jackson Barton | S | SO | 5' 11" | 175 | Phoenix, AZ |
| 31 | Hunter Nowell | S | JR | 6' 1" | 200 | Huntington Beach, CA |
| 39 | Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa | S | SO | 5' 10" | 200 | Ewa Beach, HI |
| 29 | Joey Fernandez | PK | JR | 5' 11" | 170 | Hollister, CA |
| 36 | Trajan Sinatra | PK | JR | 5' 11" | 190 | San Jose, CA |
| 99 | Mathias Brown | PK | JR | 6' 0" | 170 | Fullerton, CA |
| 49 | Trent Carrizosa | P | SR | 6' 4" | 235 | San Jose, CA |
| 30 | Jaelen Nichols | LS | JR | 5' 11" | 200 | Modesto, CA |
| 44 | Dylan Aguilera | LS | SR | 5' 10" | 210 | Elkridge, MD |
| 46 | Sam Cowart | LS | SO | 6' 1" | 225 | Redwood City, CA |
Updated Sep 24, 5:53 PM ET. Ratings are in points on a neutral field. Projected lines include — points of home field. Win chances and record odds allow for the ratings themselves being uncertain, most of all early in the season. All FBS power rankings →