Nick Starkel

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

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

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

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

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 Kairee Robinson (32) squeezes through the Hawaii defense in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)

San Jose St. plays first game in 3 weeks, beats Hawaii 35-24

Dec. 05, 2020 10:00 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

San Jose St. beats UNLV, 4-0 for first time since 1955

Nov. 15, 2020 02:06 AM EST
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Starkel threw two touchdown passes to Bailey Gaither and San Jose State beat UNLV 34-17 on Saturday night. ...

Virginia Tech's Nick Gallo scores on a pass from quarterback Hendon Hooker during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Week 11: Miami-VT, Big Ten highlight stripped-down schedule

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2020 01:53 AM EST

San Jose State starts season 3-0 for first time since 1982

Nov. 07, 2020 12:52 AM EST
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Backup Nick Nash threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another score with 1:32 remaining, and San Jose State took advantage of three...

Starkel throws for 467 yards, 5 TDs; SJSU beats New Mexico

Oct. 31, 2020 11:31 PM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Starkel threw for 467 yards and a career-high five touchdowns to help San Jose State beat New Mexico 38-21 on Saturday night and...

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) drops back to pass against Vanderbilt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 31, 2020 09:56 PM EDT

Starkel, Deese help SJSU beat Air Force 14-6

Oct. 25, 2020 02:03 AM EDT
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Starkel threw two touchdown passes to tight end Derrick Deese Jr. in the third quarter and San Jose State beat Air Force 17-6 on...