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Utah State Edges San Jose State 30-25 on Rinker’s Late Field Goals

The loss extends San Jose State’s run of one-score setbacks, leaving a 4-1 finish as the path to bowl eligibility.

San Jose State’s Leland Smith had four catches for 116 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown catch in the Spartans’ 30-25 loss Friday night at Utah State. Photo courtesy of San Jose State.
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Overview

  • Bryson Barnes went 22-of-31 for 326 yards with a touchdown pass and a 2-yard scoring run, adding 54 rushing yards.
  • Tanner Rinker drilled 45- and 44-yard field goals in the final six minutes to deliver the go-ahead points and the closing margin.
  • San Jose State produced a season-high 534 yards as Walker Eget threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, but late drives came up empty.
  • Utah State’s defense delivered in key moments with a fourth-and-1 stop at 3:41 and two final pass breakups after yielding big yardage.
  • Top target Danny Scudero, playing through injury, was limited to six catches for 25 yards as SJSU fell to 2-5 (1-2 MW) and USU improved to 4-3 (2-1).