San Jose State Spartans
Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

In this Sept. 1, 2020 photo, San Jose State University football player Christian Webb delivers the keynote address at a protest against racial injustice in San Jose, Calif. Student-athletes across college campuses are taking a lead from professional athletes by using their platforms in hopes of creating change. (Aubrey Tibbils, San Jose State University Athletics via AP)
College athletes coming together to promote change

By Janie Mccauley Feb. 18, 2021 12:50 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones passes against Ohio State during the second half of an NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Wrapping up 2020, looking to 2021

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 12, 2021 12:29 PM EST

Ball State cornerback Antonio Phillips defends against a pass intended for San Jose State wide receiver Jermaine Braddock (13) in the first half of the Arizona Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Ball State beats No. 19 San Jose State 34-13 in Arizona Bowl

Dec. 31, 2020 05:51 PM EST

San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan, left, talks to Ball State head coach Mike Neu before the Arizona Bowl NCAA college football game, Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Ball State at San Jose State 12/31/2020

Dec. 31, 2020 01:57 PM EST

San Jose State quarterback Nick Starkel (17) hands off to running back Tyler Nevens (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Arizona Bowl pits No. 19 San Jose State against Ball State

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2020 01:04 PM EST

Ball State head coach Mike Neu talks to his team during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 19 San Jose State faces Ball State in Arizona Bowl

By John Marshall Dec. 30, 2020 12:36 PM EST

San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan speaks with players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boise State for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
San Jose State finalizing extension with Brent Brennan

Dec. 23, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Buffalo wide receiver Antonio Nunn (41) is stopped by Ball State cornerback Antonio Phillips (21) during the first half of the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Shrunken bowl season makes it more important to watch'em all

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 21, 2020 06:16 PM EST

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) runs against Florida during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
STAT WATCH: Numbers reflect dominance of Alabama, Clemson

By Steve Megargee Dec. 21, 2020 02:18 AM EST

Ball State players run onto the field after the team defeated Buffalo during the Mid-American Conference championship NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 18, 2020 in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Conference champion Spartans, Cardinals meet in Arizona Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2020 04:25 PM EST

San Jose State cornerback Charlie Bostic (25) celebrates after defeating Boise State in an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West championship, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
No. 25 San Jose State beats Boise State in MWC title game

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 19, 2020 08:50 PM EST

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon (8) runs for the end zone to score past Northwestern defensive back Cameron Mitchell (21) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2020 08:33 PM EST

Mississippi wide receiver Braylon Sanders (13) scores a touchdown against LSU cornerback Jay Ward (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton)
Ole Miss at LSU 12/19/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 04:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 file photo, Nevada defensive back EJ Muhammad (4) tackles San Jose State wide receiver Tre Walker (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Las Vegas. No. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
San Jose St seeks first Mountain West title against Boise St

By The Associated Press Dec. 17, 2020 07:01 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019 file photo, Boise State's Avery Williams (26) races past San Jose State's Tre Jenkins (22) on his punt return for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in San Jose, Calif. No. 25 San Jose State will face perennial conference powerhouse Boise State in the Mountain West championship on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Las Vegas. The game is usually played on the higher seed’s home field but this year it will be held at Sam Boyd Stadium. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)
San Jose ready for Boise State in Mountain West championship

By W.g. Ramirez Dec. 17, 2020 11:42 AM EST

Alabama defensive lineman Phidarian Mathis (48) celebrates after sacking Arkansas quarterback Feleipe Franks during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
AP Top 25: Coastal breaks into top 10; Alabama still No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2020 02:03 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Alabama remains unanimous No. 1; Coastal Carolina No. 9 in Top 10 shakeup; San Jose State enters at No. 25

Dec. 13, 2020 02:00 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Alabama remains unanimous No. 1; Coastal Carolina No. 9 in Top 10 shakeup; San Jose State enters at No. 25. ...

In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, Dec. 12, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 10:24 PM EST

San Jose St. beats Nevada, advances to MWC Championship game

Dec. 12, 2020 02:21 AM EST
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tyler Nevens had 12 carries for a career-high 184 yards, including an explosive 69-yard touchdown burst, and San Jose State overcame its...