Western Michigan defense shuts down San Jose State 23-3
— Kaleb Eleby threw for two touchdowns and the Western Michigan defense dominated in a 23-3 win over San Jose State on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
San José State Spartans
3
Western Michigan Broncos
23
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SJSU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| WMU | 13 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 23 |
Waldo Stadium · 12,317 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Northern Illinois Huskies | W 30-19 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs New Mexico Lobos | L 16-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Nevada Wolf Pack | L 13-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ UTEP Miners | W 24-11 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | L 13-16 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 7:57 3-23
Parker Sampson 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:52 3-20
Corey Crooms 37 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson Kick)
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Touchdown 0:28 3-13
La'Darius Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Parker Sampson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:18 3-6
Jaylen Hall 22 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 9:45 3-0
Matt Mercurio 32 Yd Field Goal
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WMU
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:53 · End of Game
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SJSU 0:53
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:06 · Downs
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WMU 1:59
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:14 · Punt
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SJSU 3:13
3 plays, -14 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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WMU 5:13
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:19 · Punt
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SJSU 7:32
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:25 · Punt
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WMU 7:57
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:57 3-23
Parker Sampson 30 Yd Field Goal
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SJSU 9:54
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:50 · Fumble
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WMU 10:44
4 plays, 21 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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SJSU 13:58
6 plays, 11 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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WMU 1:22
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:55 · Downs
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SJSU 7:17
5 plays, 2 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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WMU 9:19
6 plays, 34 yards, 3:34 · Downs
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SJSU 12:53
5 plays, 12 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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SJSU
6 plays, 38 yards, 1:18 · End of Half
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WMU 1:18
6 plays, 38 yards, 2:46 · Punt
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SJSU 4:04
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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WMU 6:52
6 plays, 55 yards, 3:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 3-20
Corey Crooms 37 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson Kick)
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SJSU 10:37
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:46 · Fumble
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WMU 12:23
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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SJSU 13:27
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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WMU 0:28
11 plays, 41 yards, 5:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:28 3-13
La'Darius Jefferson 1 Yd Run (Parker Sampson Kick)
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SJSU 6:02
1 play, 0 yards, 0:16 · Interception
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WMU 6:18
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:18 3-6
Jaylen Hall 22 Yd pass from Kaleb Eleby (Parker Sampson PAT blocked)
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SJSU 9:45
6 plays, 52 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:45 3-0
Matt Mercurio 32 Yd Field Goal
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WMU 12:46
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:14 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
SJSU
WMU
11
1st Downs
19
2-13
3rd down efficiency
3-14
0-1
4th down efficiency
2-4
119
Total Yards
347
59
Passing
200
9/26
Comp/Att
17/28
2.3
Yards per pass
7.1
60
Rushing
147
30
Rushing Attempts
43
2.0
Yards per rush
3.4
8-74
Penalties
11-120
3
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
22:04
Possession
37:56
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