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Air Force Grounds San Jose State 26-16 With Szarka’s Three Scores

Costly turnovers, plus limited possession, stalled the Mountain West’s leading passing offense.

Overview

  • Liam Szarka ran for two short touchdowns and threw a 12-yard strike to Quin Smith as Air Force closed out the win at CEFCU Stadium.
  • The Falcons rushed for 261 yards and held the ball for 35:51, then sealed the result with a 33-yard field goal in the final minute.
  • San Jose State lost the turnover battle 3-0, including two Walker Eget interceptions and a first-half fumble during his brief injury absence.
  • Eget returned to finish 27-of-42 for 334 yards with two picks, while Leland Smith led Spartans receivers with nine catches for 144 yards as Danny Scudero was limited to 41.
  • The loss drops SJSU to 3-6, intensifying pressure over the final three games to keep bowl eligibility hopes alive.