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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

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

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

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

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

Nevada tight end Cole Turner (19) catches a pass next to San Jose State safety Tre Jenkins (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Nevada at San Jose State 12/11/2020

Dec. 11, 2020 11:45 PM EST

San Jose State running back Tyler Nevens (23) runs past Hawaii defensive back Cameron Lockridge (20) for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
San Jose State at Hawaii 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 08:03 PM EST

Air Force running back Kadin Remsberg (24) runs against San Jose State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in San Jose, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Air Force at San Jose State 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 11:11 PM EDT

Boise State quarterback Chase Cord (10) throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate)
No. 21 Boise State looks to bounce back vs San Jose State

By Josh Dubow Nov. 01, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

San Jose State beats Army 34-29 at Michie Stadium

By John Kekis Oct. 26, 2019 03:44 PM EDT
WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — Jet lag never felt so good for the San José State Spartans. Josh Love passed for 314 yards and three touchdowns,...

Army Black Knights quarterback Kelvin Hopkins Jr. (8) pitches the ball during WKU's 17-8 win over Army on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Houchens-Smith Stadium. (Austin Anthony/Daily News via AP)
Army hosts San José State looking to break 3-game slide

By John Kekis Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

San Jose State running back DeJon Packer (21) celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard rush against Air Force during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (Christian Murdock/The Gazette via AP)
Hammond leads Air Force over San Jose State 41-24

By Dennis Georgatos Sep. 27, 2019 11:41 PM EDT

San Jose State quarterback Nick Nash gets past Arkansas defender Joe Foucha to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019,in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
San Jose State upsets Arkansas with late score

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 21, 2019 11:32 PM EDT

Tulsa defensive end Deven Lamp pressures San Jose State quarterback Nick Nash during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. (Ernie Gonzalez/The Spear via AP)
Arkansas looks to build momentum against San Jose State

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 20, 2019 01:35 PM EDT

Utah State wide receiver Jordan Nathan (16) runs on the way to a touchdown as San Jose State linebackers Ethan Aguayo (31) and linebacker Hadari Darden (41) defend during an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
No. 14 Utah State beats SJSU 62-24 for 9th straight win

By John Coon Nov. 10, 2018 07:52 PM EST

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) rolls out looking for an open receiver to pass to in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
No. 14 Utah State achieving success with rapid-fire offense

By John Coon Nov. 09, 2018 12:45 PM EST