Love leads Spartans to first win; 50-37 over UNLV
Josh Love threw four touchdown passes, two in the decisive third quarter, and San Jose State earned its first win of the season with a 50-37 win over UNLV on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
UNLV Rebels
37
San Jose State Spartans
50
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNLV | 7 | 14 | 7 | 9 | 37 |
| SJSU | 7 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 50 |
CEFCU Stadium · 16,165 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | L 35-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 31-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Air Force Falcons | L 31-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs North Dakota State Bison | W 13-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs California Golden Bears | W 39-31 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:28 37-50
Tyleek Collins 4 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 7:11 31-50
Bryce Crawford 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:46 31-47
Evan Pantels 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:44 28-47
Dakari Monroe 50 Yd Interception Return (Bryce Crawford PAT failed)
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Field Goal 0:15 28-41
Bryce Crawford 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:01 28-38
Tyleek Collins 46 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Evan Pantels Kick)
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Touchdown 4:17 21-38
Tre Hartley 9 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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Touchdown 10:48 21-31
Brett Foley 1 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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Touchdown 0:34 21-24
Tre Walker 37 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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Touchdown 1:36 21-17
Tyleek Collins 4 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Evan Pantels Kick)
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Touchdown 6:14 14-17
Tyleek Collins 75 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Evan Pantels Kick)
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Field Goal 6:25 7-17
Bryce Crawford 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:28 7-14
Josh Oliver 2 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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Touchdown 6:16 7-7
Tyler Nevens 4 Yd Run (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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Touchdown 7:39 7-0
Max Gilliam 6 Yd Run (Evan Pantels Kick)
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SJSU
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:25 · End of Game
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UNLV 2:28
15 plays, 75 yards, 4:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:28 37-50
Tyleek Collins 4 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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SJSU 7:11
4 plays, -2 yards, 2:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:11 31-50
Bryce Crawford 45 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 9:23
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:14 · Interception
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UNLV 10:46
13 plays, 70 yards, 2:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:46 31-47
Evan Pantels 23 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 13:44
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:27 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:44 28-47
Dakari Monroe 50 Yd Interception Return (Bryce Crawford PAT failed)
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SJSU 0:15
5 plays, 23 yards, 1:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:15 28-41
Bryce Crawford 36 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 2:01
6 plays, 78 yards, 2:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 28-38
Tyleek Collins 46 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Evan Pantels Kick)
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SJSU 4:17
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:17 21-38
Tre Hartley 9 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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UNLV 7:13
8 plays, 33 yards, 3:30 · Downs
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SJSU 10:48
12 plays, 75 yards, 4:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:48 21-31
Brett Foley 1 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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UNLV
1 play, 9 yards, 0:28 · End of Half
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SJSU 0:34
7 plays, 74 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:34 21-24
Tre Walker 37 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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UNLV 1:36
10 plays, 80 yards, 2:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:36 21-17
Tyleek Collins 4 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Evan Pantels Kick)
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SJSU 4:04
5 plays, 30 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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UNLV 6:14
1 play, 75 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:14 14-17
Tyleek Collins 75 Yd pass from Max Gilliam (Evan Pantels Kick)
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SJSU 6:25
4 plays, 2 yards, 2:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:25 7-17
Bryce Crawford 50 Yd Field Goal
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UNLV 8:27
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
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SJSU 8:32
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:11 · Punt
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UNLV 9:43
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:45 · Punt
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SJSU 12:28
12 plays, 58 yards, 5:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:28 7-14
Josh Oliver 2 Yd pass from Josh Love (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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UNLV 2:45
7 plays, 29 yards, 3:28 · Downs
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SJSU 6:16
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:16 7-7
Tyler Nevens 4 Yd Run (Bryce Crawford Kick)
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UNLV 7:39
6 plays, 47 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:39 7-0
Max Gilliam 6 Yd Run (Evan Pantels Kick)
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SJSU 10:05
6 plays, 52 yards, 1:52 · Interception
Showing the last 40 of 43 events.
Team Stats
UNLV
SJSU
25
1st Downs
25
8-18
3rd down efficiency
9-16
2-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
554
Total Yards
506
387
Passing
349
28/50
Comp/Att
26/37
7.7
Yards per pass
9.4
167
Rushing
157
37
Rushing Attempts
40
4.5
Yards per rush
3.9
4-35
Penalties
4-36
3
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
3
Interceptions thrown
1
30:33
Possession
29:27
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