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San Jose State Beats New Mexico 35–28 to Open Mountain West Play

Defensive takeaways paired with a freshman-led ground game swung the Mountain West opener in San Jose State's favor.

Overview

  • Quarterback Walker Eget went 26-for-30 for 327 yards and three touchdowns, guiding an offense that totaled 480 yards.
  • Freshman Steve Chavez-Soto, in his first collegiate game, rushed for 71 yards and two touchdowns and helped run out the final 3:41.
  • New Mexico quarterback Jack Layne threw for 344 yards but was intercepted three times, with cornerback Jalen Bainer snagging two.
  • Danny Scudero led San Jose State with seven catches for 151 yards, including a 70-yard touchdown that helped establish an early cushion.
  • The win moves the Spartans to 2-3 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West, while the Lobos fall to 3-2 and 0-1 in league play.