2025 San Jose State Spartans football team

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2025 San Jose State Spartans football
San Jose State Athletics wordmark.svg
Conference Mountain West
Record0–0 (0–0 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Spread-N-Shred
Defensive coordinatorDerrick Odum (9th season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium CEFCU Stadium
Uniform
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Seasons
  2024
2026 
2025 Mountain West Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Air Force  0 0   0 0  
Boise State  0 0   0 0  
Colorado State  0 0   0 0  
Fresno State  0 0   0 0  
Hawaii  0 0   0 0  
Nevada  0 0   0 0  
New Mexico  0 0   0 0  
San Diego State  0 0   0 0  
San Jose State  0 0   0 0  
UNLV  0 0   0 0  
Utah State  0 0   0 0  
Wyoming  0 0   0 0  
Championship: December 6, 2025
As of February 3, 2025
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2025 San Jose State Spartans football team will represent San Jose State University during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans head coach will be Ken Niumatalolo in his 2nd year, [1] with Craig Stutzmann at offensive coordinator [2] and Derrick Odum at defensive coordinator. [3] They will play at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California.

Contents

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end [a]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard [b] K Kicker [c] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker [d] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker [a] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. 1 2 May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Transfers

Outgoing

PlayerPositionDestination
Michael DansbyCB Arizona
Emmett Brown QB Coastal Carolina
Robert RahimiS SMU
DJ HarveyCB USC
Sawyer DeermanWRUnknown
Kayden CollinsRBUnknown
Alexander CobbsLBUnknown
Paolo BurakRBUnknown

Incoming

PlayerPositionPrevious school
Malachi RileyWR Arizona
Blake TabaracciLB New Mexico
Leland SmithWR Purdue
Danny ScuderoWR Sacramento State
AJ CamposLS Sacramento State
Vili TaufatofuaDL Utah

[4] [5] [6]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteResult
August 30TBA Central Michigan *
September 6TBAat Texas *
September 20TBA Idaho *
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
September 27TBAat Stanford *
TBATBAat Nevada
TBATBAat San Diego State
TBATBA Air Force
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
TBATBA Fresno State
TBATBA Hawaii
TBATBA New Mexico
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
TBATBAat Utah State
TBATBAat Wyoming
  • *Non-conference game

[7]

Game summaries

vs Central Michigan

Central Michigan Chippewas (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0)– Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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at CEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CA

  • Date: August 30, 2025
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsCMUSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Central MichiganPassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Texas

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Texas Longhorns (0–0) – Game summary
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at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial StadiumAustin, TX

  • Date: September 6, 2025
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSJSUTEX
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Stanford (Bill Walsh Legacy Game)

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Stanford Cardinal (0–0) – Game summary
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at Stanford StadiumStanford, CA

  • Date: September 27, 2025
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSJSUSTAN
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
StanfordPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Idaho

Idaho Vandals (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0)– Game summary
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at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: September 20, 2025
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsIDHOSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IdahoPassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Nevada

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Nevada Wolf Pack (0–0) – Game summary
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at Mackay StadiumReno, NV

    Game information
    First quarter
    Second quarter
    Third quarter
    Fourth quarter
    StatisticsSJSUNEV
    First downs
    Total yards
    Rushing yards
    Passing yards
    Passing: Comp–Att–Int
    Time of possession
    TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
    San Jose StatePassing
    Rushing
    Receiving
    NevadaPassing
    Rushing
    Receiving

    at San Diego State

    San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at San Diego State Aztecs (0–0) – Game summary
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    at Snapdragon StadiumSan Diego, CA

      Game information
      First quarter
      Second quarter
      Third quarter
      Fourth quarter
      StatisticsSJSUSDSU
      First downs
      Total yards
      Rushing yards
      Passing yards
      Passing: Comp–Att–Int
      Time of possession
      TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
      San Jose StatePassing
      Rushing
      Receiving
      San Diego StatePassing
      Rushing
      Receiving

      vs Air Force

      Air Force Falcons (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0)– Game summary
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      Spartans00000

      at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

        Game information
        First quarter
        Second quarter
        Third quarter
        Fourth quarter
        StatisticsAFASJSU
        First downs
        Total yards
        Rushing yards
        Passing yards
        Passing: Comp–Att–Int
        Time of possession
        TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
        Air ForcePassing
        Rushing
        Receiving
        San Jose StatePassing
        Rushing
        Receiving

        vs Fresno State (Battle for the Valley)

        Fresno State Bulldogs (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0)– Game summary
        Quarter1234Total
        Bulldogs00000
        Spartans00000

        at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

          Game information
          First quarter
          Second quarter
          Third quarter
          Fourth quarter
          StatisticsFRESSJSU
          First downs
          Total yards
          Rushing yards
          Passing yards
          Passing: Comp–Att–Int
          Time of possession
          TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
          Fresno StatePassing
          Rushing
          Receiving
          San Jose StatePassing
          Rushing
          Receiving

          vs Hawaii (Dick Tomey Legacy Game)

          Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0)– Game summary
          Quarter1234Total
          Rainbow Warriors00000
          Spartans00000

          at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

            Game information
            First quarter
            Second quarter
            Third quarter
            Fourth quarter
            StatisticsHAWSJSU
            First downs
            Total yards
            Rushing yards
            Passing yards
            Passing: Comp–Att–Int
            Time of possession
            TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
            HawaiiPassing
            Rushing
            Receiving
            San Jose StatePassing
            Rushing
            Receiving

            New Mexico

            New Mexico Lobos (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0)– Game summary
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            Lobos00000
            Spartans00000

            at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

              Game information
              First quarter
              Second quarter
              Third quarter
              Fourth quarter
              StatisticsUNMSJSU
              First downs
              Total yards
              Rushing yards
              Passing yards
              Passing: Comp–Att–Int
              Time of possession
              TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
              New MexicoPassing
              Rushing
              Receiving
              San Jose StatePassing
              Rushing
              Receiving

              at Utah State

              San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Utah State Aggies (0–0) – Game summary
              Quarter1234Total
              Spartans00000
              Aggies00000

              at Maverik StadiumLogan, UT

                Game information
                First quarter
                Second quarter
                Third quarter
                Fourth quarter
                StatisticsSJSUUSU
                First downs
                Total yards
                Rushing yards
                Passing yards
                Passing: Comp–Att–Int
                Time of possession
                TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
                San Jose StatePassing
                Rushing
                Receiving
                Utah StatePassing
                Rushing
                Receiving

                at Wyoming

                San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Wyoming Cowboys (0–0) – Game summary
                Quarter1234Total
                Spartans00000
                Cowboys00000

                at War Memorial StadiumLaramie, WY

                  Game information
                  First quarter
                  Second quarter
                  Third quarter
                  Fourth quarter
                  StatisticsSJSUWYO
                  First downs
                  Total yards
                  Rushing yards
                  Passing yards
                  Passing: Comp–Att–Int
                  Time of possession
                  TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
                  San Jose StatePassing
                  Rushing
                  Receiving
                  WyomingPassing
                  Rushing
                  Receiving


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