Love leads San Jose State to 35-18 win in opener
Josh Love threw for two touchdowns and ran for another and San Jose State opened the season with a 35-18 victory over Northern Colorado on Thursday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Northern Colorado Bears
18
San José St Spartans
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNCO | 3 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 18 |
| SJSU | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 35 |
CEFCU Stadium · 13,480 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ Southern Utah Thunderbirds | L 24-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ UC Davis Aggies | L 6-33 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Cal Poly Mustangs | W 28-18 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Eastern Washington Eagles | L 22-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Montana Grizzlies | L 14-36 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 5:21 18-35
Tyler Nevens 8 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Field Goal 13:30 18-28
Collin Root 36 Yd Field Goal
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Safety 3:05 15-28
Isaiah Iton Safety
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Touchdown 6:05 13-28
Derrick Deese Jr. 14 Yd pass from Josh Love (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Touchdown 7:56 13-21
Dontay Warren 7 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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Touchdown 7:33 6-21
Josh Love 3 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Field Goal 14:45 6-14
Collin Root 36 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:51 3-14
Jermaine Braddock 7 Yd pass from Josh Love (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Field Goal 7:41 3-7
Collin Root 52 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 10:09 0-7
DeJon Packer 1 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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SJSU
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:45 · End of Game
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UNCO 0:45
14 plays, 62 yards, 4:36 · Downs
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SJSU 5:21
2 plays, 13 yards, 0:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:21 18-35
Tyler Nevens 8 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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UNCO 6:06
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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SJSU 6:18
4 plays, 3 yards, 0:49 · Missed FG
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UNCO 7:07
3 plays, -16 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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SJSU 9:17
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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UNCO 10:55
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:58 · Punt
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SJSU 11:53
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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UNCO 13:30
9 plays, 51 yards, 4:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:30 18-28
Collin Root 36 Yd Field Goal
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SJSU 3:05
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:41 · Safety
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Safety 3:05 15-28
Isaiah Iton Safety
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UNCO 3:46
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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SJSU 6:05
6 plays, 65 yards, 1:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:05 13-28
Derrick Deese Jr. 14 Yd pass from Josh Love (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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UNCO 7:56
16 plays, 75 yards, 7:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:56 13-21
Dontay Warren 7 Yd pass from Jacob Knipp (Collin Root Kick)
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UNCO
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:45 · End of Half
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SJSU 0:45
4 plays, 34 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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UNCO 1:46
10 plays, 32 yards, 5:47 · Punt
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SJSU 7:33
6 plays, 40 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:33 6-21
Josh Love 3 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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UNCO 9:21
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:39 · Interception
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SJSU 11:00
7 plays, 79 yards, 3:45 · Fumble
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UNCO 14:45
11 plays, 40 yards, 4:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:45 6-14
Collin Root 36 Yd Field Goal
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SJSU 3:51
11 plays, 75 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:51 3-14
Jermaine Braddock 7 Yd pass from Josh Love (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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UNCO 7:41
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:41 3-7
Collin Root 52 Yd Field Goal
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SJSU 10:09
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:09 0-7
DeJon Packer 1 Yd Run (Matt Mercurio Kick)
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Team Stats
UNCO
SJSU
20
1st Downs
22
7-20
3rd down efficiency
5-11
3-4
4th down efficiency
1-1
287
Total Yards
382
177
Passing
224
26/44
Comp/Att
21/31
4.0
Yards per pass
7.2
110
Rushing
158
41
Rushing Attempts
33
2.7
Yards per rush
4.8
6-50
Penalties
8-75
2
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
36:39
Possession
23:21
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