2025 San Jose State Spartans football team

2025 San Jose State Spartans football
Conference	Mountain West Conference
Record	2–5 (1–2 MW)
Head coach	Ken Niumatalolo (2nd season)
Offensive coordinator	Craig Stutzmann (2nd season)
Offensive scheme	Spread option
Defensive coordinator	Derrick Odum (9th season)
Base defense	3–4
Home stadium	CEFCU Stadium
Uniform
Seasons ←  2024 2026 →

2025 Mountain West Conference football standings

v t e	Conf.							Overall
Team		W		L					W		L
Boise State		3	–	0					5	–	2
San Diego State		2	–	0					5	–	1
Hawaii		3	–	1					6	–	2
UNLV		2	–	1					6	–	1
Fresno State		2	–	1					5	–	2
Utah State		2	–	1					4	–	3
New Mexico		1	–	2					4	–	3
Wyoming		1	–	2					3	–	4
Colorado State		1	–	2					2	–	5
San Jose State		1	–	2					2	–	5
Air Force		1	–	4					2	–	5
Nevada		0	–	3					1	–	6
Championship: December 5, 2025
As of October 20, 2025 Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 San Jose State Spartans football team represent San Jose State University in the 2025 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans head coach is Ken Niumatalolo in his 2nd year, ^[1] with Craig Stutzmann at offensive coordinator ^[2] and Derrick Odum at defensive coordinator. ^[3] They play at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California.

Offseason

Positions key

Offense	Defense	Special teams
QB — Quarterback RB — Running back FB — Fullback WR — Wide receiver TE — Tight end OL — Offensive lineman T — Tackle G — Guard C — Center	DL — Defensive lineman DE — Defensive end [a] DT — Defensive tackle [b] LB — Linebacker [c] DB — Defensive back CB — Cornerback S — Safety [d]	K — Kicker [e] P — Punter LS — Long snapper RS — Return specialist [f]
Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE) Includes nose tackle (NT) Includes middle linebacker (MLB or MIKE), outside linebacker (OLB, WILL, SAM), and off-ball linebacker Includes free safety (FS) and strong safety (SS) Also known as a placekicker (PK) Includes kickoff and punt returners

Transfers

Outgoing

Player	Position	Destination
Michael Dansby	CB	Arizona
Emmett Brown	QB	Coastal Carolina
Kayden Collins	RB	Davenport
Alexander Cobbs	LB	Delaware State
Zack Homan	RB	Idaho State
TreyShun Hurry	WR	Louisville
Jacob Stewart	TE	Louisville
Sawyer Deerman	WR	Murray State
Malik Williams	OT	New Mexico State
Dylan Hampsten	EDGE	Sacramento State
Robert Rahimi	S	SMU
Macloud Crowton	QB	Southwest Minnesota State
DJ Harvey	CB	USC
Paolo Burak	RB	Unknown
Kade Millard	LB	Unknown
Akio Martinson	DL	Unknown
Alonzo Contreras	QB	Unknown
Will Leys	IOL	Unknown

Incoming

Player	Position	Previous school
Malachi Riley	WR	Arizona
Ryan Boultwood	TE	Boston College
Mason Starling	WR	California
Blake Tabaracci	LB	New Mexico
Cayden Woolwine	LB	Northern Arizona
Leland Smith	WR	Purdue
Danny Scudero	WR	Sacramento State
AJ Campos	LS	Sacramento State
Robert McDaniel	QB	UCLA
Maliki Crawford	CB	USC
Denis Lynch	K	USC
Vili Taufatofua	DL	Utah
Caleb Presley	CB	Washington

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Preseason

Mountain West media poll

The Mountain West's preseason prediction poll was released on July 16, 2025. ^[7]

Mountain West media poll
Predicted finish	Team	Votes (1st place)
1	Boise State	464 (35)
2	UNLV	415 (4)
3	San Jose State	359
4	Colorado State	326
5	Fresno State	301
6	Air Force	280
7	Hawaii	213
8	San Diego State	202
9	Utah State	165
10	Wyoming	150
11	New Mexico	84
12	Nevada	83

Schedule

Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 29	7:30 p.m.	Central Michigan *	CEFCU Stadium San Jose, CA	FS1	L 14–16	14,877
September 6	9:00 a.m.	at No. 7 Texas *	Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium Austin, TX	ABC	L 7–38	100,841
September 20	2:00 p.m.	No. 8 (FCS) Idaho *	CEFCU Stadium San Jose, CA	NBCSBA	W 31–28	13,155
September 27	4:30 p.m.	at Stanford *	Stanford Stadium Stanford, CA (Bill Walsh Legacy Game)	ACCN	L 29–30	26,357
October 3	7:00 p.m.	New Mexico	CEFCU Stadium San Jose, CA	FS1	W 35–28	12,109
October 11	4:00 p.m.	at Wyoming	War Memorial Stadium Laramie, WY	CBSSN	L 28–35	20,970
October 17	6:00 p.m.	at Utah State	Maverik Stadium Logan, UT	CBSSN	L 25–30
November 1	7:30 p.m.	Hawaii	CEFCU Stadium San Jose, CA (Dick Tomey Legacy Game)	CBSSN
November 8		Air Force	CEFCU Stadium San Jose, CA	FOX/FS1/FS2
November 15	12:30 p.m.	at Nevada	Mackay Stadium Reno, NV	CBSSN
November 22		at San Diego State	Snapdragon Stadium San Diego, CA	FOX/FS1/FS2
November 29		Fresno State	CEFCU Stadium San Jose, CA (Battle for the Valley)	FOX/FS1/FS2
*Non-conference game Rankings from Coaches' Poll released prior to the game

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Game summaries

vs Central Michigan

See also: 2025 Central Michigan Chippewas football team

Central Michigan Chippewas (0–0) at San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Chippewas	10	3	0	3	16
Spartans	0	7	7	0	14

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, California

• Date: August 29
• Game time: 7:30 PM PDT
• Game attendance: 14,877
• Referee: Cal McNeill
• TV announcers (FS1): Trent Rush (play-by-play) and Will Blackmon (analyst)

Game information

First quarter CMU – Trey Cornist 29-yard run (Cade Graham kick), 3:14. Chippewas 7–0. Drive: 8 plays, 80 yards, 4:28. CMU – Cade Graham 34-yard field goal, 0:10. Chippewas 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, -2 yards, 1:56. Second quarter CMU – Cade Graham 28-yard field goal, 8:26. Chippewas 13–0. Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 3:37. SJSU – Leland Smith 11-yard pass from Walker Eget (Denis Lynch kick), 4:20. Chippewas 13–7. Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:58. Third quarter SJSU – Danny Scudero 45-yard pass from Walker Eget (Denis Lynch kick), 12:01. Spartans 14–13. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:59. Fourth quarter CMU – Cade Graham 28-yard field goal, 4:13. Chippewas 16–14. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 7:16.

Statistics	CMU	SJSU
First downs	20	19
Total yards	340	383
Rushing yards	225	75
Passing yards	115	308
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	8–13–0	24–45–2
Time of possession	33:45	26:15

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Central Michigan	Passing	Angel H. Flores	3/3, 59 yards
	Rushing	Nahree Biggins	18 carries, 102 yards
	Receiving	Tommy McIntosh	2 receptions, 61 yards
San Jose State	Passing	Walker Eget	24/43, 308 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
	Rushing	Floyd Chalk IV	11 carries, 44 yards
	Receiving	Daniel Scudero	9 receptions, 189 yards, TD

at No. 7 Texas

See also: 2025 Texas Longhorns football team

San Jose State Spartans (0–1) at No. 7 Texas Longhorns (0–1) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Spartans	0	7	0	0	7
No. 7 Longhorns	14	14	10	0	38

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium • Austin, TX

• Date: September 6, 2025
• Game time: 11:00 a.m. CDT
• Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 82 °F (28 °C)
• Game attendance: 100,841
• Referee: Daniel Gautreaux
• TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst) and Katie George (sideline reporter)

Game information

First quarter (2:52) TEX – Parker Livingstone 83-yard pass from Arch Manning, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 3 plays, 90 yards, 1:18; Texas 7–0) (0:12) TEX – Parker Livingstone 3-yard pass from Arch Manning, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 5 plays, 34 yards, 2:32; Texas 14–0) Second quarter (14:45) TEX – Jack Endries 36-yard pass from Arch Manning, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 1 play, 36 yards, 0:08; Texas 21–0) (12:56) TEX – Jack Endries 16-yard pass from Arch Manning, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 2 plays, 1 yard, 0:25; Texas 28–0) (8:19) SJSU – Jabari Bates 4-yard run, Denis Lynch kick (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:37; Texas 28–7) Third quarter (10:50) TEX – Mason Shipley 47-yard field goal (Drive: 7 plays, 32 yards, 3:13; Texas 31–7) (0:43) TEX – Arch Manning 20-yard run, Mason Shipley kick (Drive: 6 plays, 63 yards, 3:30; Texas 38–7) Fourth quarter No scoring plays

Statistics	SJSU	TEX
First downs	16	18
Total yards	273	472
Rushing yards	85	155
Passing yards	188	317
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	21–43–1	21–33–1
Time of possession	29:45	30:15

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
San Jose State	Passing	Walker Eget	21/42, 188 yards, INT
	Rushing	Jabari Bates	10 carries, 44 yards, TD
	Receiving	Kyri Shoels	8 receptions, 73 yards
Texas	Passing	Arch Manning	19/30, 295 yards, 4 TD, INT
	Rushing	CJ Baxter	13 carries, 64 yards
	Receiving	Parker Livingstone	4 receptions, 128 yards, 2 TD

vs No. 8 (FCS) Idaho

See also: 2025 Idaho Vandals football team

No. 8 (FCS) Idaho Vandals (2–1) at San Jose State Spartans (0–2) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
No. 8 (FCS) Vandals	7	7	7	7	28
Spartans	0	14	7	10	31

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

• Date: September 20, 2025
• Game time: 2:00 p.m. PDT
• TV announcers (NBCSBA): Larry Beil (play-by-play), David Fales (analyst) and Lindsey Pallares (sideline reporter)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	IDHO	SJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Idaho	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Stanford (Bill Walsh Legacy Game)

See also: 2025 Stanford Cardinal football team and Bill Walsh Legacy Game

San Jose State Spartans (1–2) at Stanford Cardinal (1–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Spartans	10	10	0	9	29
Cardinal	7	7	0	16	30

at Stanford Stadium • Stanford, CA

• Date: September 27, 2025
• Game time: 4:30 p.m.
• TV announcers (ACCN): Jorge Sedano (play-by-play), Rodney McLeod (analyst) and Victoria Arlen (sideline reporter)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	SJSU	STAN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Stanford	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

New Mexico

See also: 2025 New Mexico Lobos football team

New Mexico Lobos (3–1) at San Jose State Spartans (1–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Lobos	0	17	0	11	28
Spartans	7	14	14	0	35

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

• Date: October 3, 2025
• Game time: 7:00 p.m. PDT
• Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 64 °F (18 °C)
• Game attendance: 12,109
• Referee: Patrick Foy
• TV announcers (FS1): Trent Rush (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst)

Game information

First quarter SJSU – Steve Chavez-Soto 4-yard run (Mathias Brown kick), 9:10. Spartans 7–0. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:50. Second quarter SJSU – Matthew Coleman 11-yard pass from Walker Eget (Mathias Brown kick), 14:22. Spartans 14–0. Drive: 9 plays, 67 yards, 4:54. UNM – Damon Bankston 4-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 9:30. Spartans 14–7. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:52. SJSU – Danny Scudero 70-yard pass from Walker Eget (Mathias Brown kick), 6:15. Spartans 21–7. Drive: 6 plays, 92 yards, 3:03. UNM – Scottre Humphrey 1-yard run (Luke Drzewiecki kick), 3:29. Spartans 21–14. Drive: 6 plays, 78 yards, 2:41. UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 25-yard field goal, 0:00. Spartans 21–17. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 1:52. Third quarter SJSU – Steve Chavez-Soto 10-yard run (Mathias Brown kick), 10:27. Spartans 28–17. Drive: 5 plays, 70 yards, 2:43. SJSU – Leland Smith 8-yard pass from Walker Eget (Mathias Brown kick), 2:42. Spartans 35–17. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 6:13. Fourth quarter UNM – Jack Layne 3-yard run (Jack Layne–Shawn Miller pass), 11:02. Spartans 35–25. Drive: 9 plays, 72 yards, 3:00. UNM – Luke Drzewiecki 31-yard field goal, 3:41. Spartans 35–28. Drive: 12 plays, 80 yards, 2:57.

Statistics	UNM	SJSU
First downs	29	24
Total yards	420	491
Rushes–yards	27–76	34–157
Passing yards	344	334
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	28–40–3	26–30–0
Turnovers	3	0
Time of possession	26:33	33:27

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
New Mexico	Passing	Jack Layne	28/40, 344 yards, 3 INT
	Rushing	Damon Bankston	9 carries, 51 yards, TD
	Receiving	Keagan Johnson	11 receptions, 145 yards
San Jose State	Passing	Walker Eget	26/30, 334 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Steve Chavez-Soto	14 carries, 71 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Danny Scudero	7 receptions, 151 yards, TD

at Wyoming

See also: 2025 Wyoming Cowboys football team

San Jose State Spartans (2–3) at Wyoming Cowboys (2–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Spartans	14	14	0	0	28
Cowboys	7	7	0	21	35

at War Memorial Stadium • Laramie, WY

• Date: October 11, 2025
• Game time: 5:00 p.m. MDT
• TV announcers (CBSSN): Jordan Kent (play-by-play) and Logan Ryan (analyst)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	SJSU	WYO
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Wyoming	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Utah State

See also: 2025 Utah State Aggies football team

San Jose State Spartans (2–4) at Utah State Aggies (3–3) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Spartans	0	0	0	0	0
Aggies	0	0	0	0	0

at Maverik Stadium • Logan, UT

• Date: October 17, 2025
• Game time: 7:00 p.m. MDT
• TV announcers (CBSSN): Chris Lewis (play-by-play) and Kyle Long (analyst)

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	SJSU	USU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Utah State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Hawaii (Dick Tomey Legacy Game)

See also: 2025 Hawaii Rainbow Warriors football team and Dick Tomey Legacy Game

Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (6–2) vs San Jose State Spartans (2–5) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Rainbow Warriors	0	0	0	0	0
Spartans	0	0	0	0	0

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

• Date: November 1, 2025
• Game time: 7:30 p.m. PDT
• TV: CBSSN

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	HAW	SJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Hawaii	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Air Force

See also: 2025 Air Force Falcons football team

Air Force Falcons (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Falcons	0	0	0	0	0
Spartans	0	0	0	0	0

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

• Date: November 8, 2025

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	AFA	SJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Air Force	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at Nevada

See also: 2025 Nevada Wolf Pack football team

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Nevada Wolf Pack (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Spartans	0	0	0	0	0
Wolf Pack	0	0	0	0	0

at Mackay Stadium • Reno, NV

• Date: November 15, 2025
• Game time: 12:30 p.m. PST
• TV: CBSSN

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	SJSU	NEV
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Nevada	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

at San Diego State

See also: 2025 San Diego State Aztecs football team

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at San Diego State Aztecs (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Spartans	0	0	0	0	0
Aztecs	0	0	0	0	0

at Snapdragon Stadium • San Diego, CA

• Date: November 22, 2025

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	SJSU	SDSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
San Diego State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

vs Fresno State (Battle for the Valley)

See also: 2025 Fresno State Bulldogs football team and Battle for the Valley

Fresno State Bulldogs (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Bulldogs	0	0	0	0	0
Spartans	0	0	0	0	0

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

• Date: November 29, 2025

Game information
First quarter Second quarter Third quarter Fourth quarter

Statistics	FRES	SJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Fresno State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
San Jose State	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving

References

1. "Ken Niumatalolo". SJSU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - San Jose State Spartans. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
2. "Craig Stutzmann". SJSU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - San Jose State Spartans. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
3. "Derrick Odum". SJSU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - San Jose State Spartans. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
4. "San Jose State Football Transfer Portal". www.on3.com. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
5. "2025 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
6. Herder, Sam (January 11, 2025). "2025 FCS-to-FBS Transfers". HERO Sports. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
7. "2025 Mountain West Football Preseason Poll & Players of the Year". July 16, 2025. Retrieved July 29, 2025.
8. "2025 San Jose State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 8, 2025.