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San Jose State Hosts Air Force Today in Pass-vs-Option Test on FS1

Bowl hopes hinge on navigating Air Force’s triple-option.

Overview

  • Kickoff is 3 p.m. PT at CEFCU Stadium, with San Jose State at 3-5 (2-2 MW) and Air Force at 2-6 (1-4).
  • San Jose State owns the Mountain West’s No. 1 passing offense, as Walker Eget leads FBS at 325.9 yards per game and has an active streak of 268 passes without an interception.
  • Danny Scudero has 1,085 receiving yards through eight games, becoming the fastest receiver in SJSU history to reach 1,000 and the quickest to 1,000 yards in FBS this season.
  • Defensive contrast defines the matchup: SJSU ranks last in the league in pass yards allowed, while Air Force’s run-first attack features QB Liam Szarka (second in MW rushing, first in rushing TDs) and an FBS-long 93 straight games with 100 rushing yards.
  • San Jose State likely needs a 3-1 finish to reach a bowl, and the Spartans won the most recent meeting 17-7 last season though Air Force leads the series 5-3.