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San Jose State cornerback Kenyon Reed (18) runs back an interception for a touchdown against Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Utah State at San Jose State 11/13/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 12:47 AM EST

FILE - Illinois running back Joshua McCray sticks the ball over the goal line to avoid a safety as Wisconsin defensive end Matt Henningsen (92) and Collin Wilder (18) make the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Across the country, college football teams once again are discovering that establishing a rushing attack is even tougher than it was the year before.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
What's the rush? Teams struggle to establish ground attacks

By Steve Megargee Nov. 11, 2021 03:11 PM EST

San Jose State quarterback Nick Nash is sacked by San Diego State's Keshawn Banks (2) and Jonah Tavai (66) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Diego State at San Jose State 10/15/2021

Oct. 15, 2021 10:59 PM EDT

New Mexico linebacker Ray Leutele (30) runs to the end zone for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by San Diego State running back Greg Bell during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Undefeated No. 24 Aztecs look for revenge against Spartans

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 05:10 PM EDT

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire (4) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 24 San Diego St. seeks revenge at San Jose St.

By Josh Dubow Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

San Jose State head coach Brent Brennan talks with tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (87) before the start of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
San Jose State at Hawaii 9/18/2021

Sep. 19, 2021 12:15 AM EDT

San Jose State quarterback Nick Starkel (17) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
San Jose State at USC 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 07:03 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec 18, 2020, file photo, Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws a pass during the second quarter of an NCAA college football Pac-12 Conference championship game in Los Angeles. About 16 starters return from last season's Pac-12 South champions, led by third-year starting quarterback Kedon Slovis with USC's usual wealth of skill-position talent around him. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
No. 15 USC hopes to get off to running start vs. Spartans

By Dan Greenspan Sep. 02, 2021 08:10 AM EDT

Mountain West coaches look forward to time with players

By W.g. Ramirez Jul. 21, 2021 07:35 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Nevada coach Jay Norvell remembers being overcome by heartbreak last season on senior night, when each honored player was introduced with...

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