Data: San Jose State (3-7, 2-4 Mountain West); San Diego State (8-2, 5-1 MW)
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: FS1
Radio: 860 AM KTRB
Sequence historical past: San Diego State leads 24-21-2; Aztecs are 12-3-1 at dwelling in opposition to the Spartans
SJSU storylines: SJSU received the final matchup between the 2 colleges, 24-13 in 2023. … SJSU fired defensive coordinator Derrick Odum following a 55-10 loss in opposition to Nevada. Inside linebackers coach Bojay Filimoeatu will function the interim defensive coordinator for the ultimate two video games. … Throughout SJSU’s loss to Nevada, the Spartans solely had 270 whole yards of offense, one yard greater than their season low in opposition to Texas. … Quarterback Walker Eget is coming off his worst sport as an SJSU starter, solely throwing for 74 yards and three interceptions. … The Spartans are 0-5 on the street this season. … SJSU was projected to complete third within the Mountain West within the preseason ballot however sit at tenth within the convention.
San Diego State storylines: SDSU is 8-2 general, however must win out with a view to have an opportunity at a School Soccer Playoff bid. … SDSU is coming off a 17-7 win over Boise State. … The Aztecs are 5-0 at dwelling, outscoring opponents 162-38 with two shutouts. … San Jose State is the primary group SDSU will play with a sub .500 file since Oct. 11 in opposition to Nevada. … SDSU’s protection has three shutouts on the season which is probably the most in FBS, two of them coming in opposition to Cal and Fresno State. … The Aztecs have been picked eighth within the preseason ballot however presently sit in sole possession of first within the Mountain West.
Stats that matter: Aztecs working again Fortunate Sutton is the MW speeding chief with 1,048; he’s the one participant within the convention to eclipse the 1,000 mark. … SJSU extensive receiver Danny Scudero leads FBS in receiving yards with 1,155 receiving yards and is tied for first within the MW with 10 receiving touchdowns. … Over his previous two video games, Eget has thrown 5 interceptions and not using a landing after not throwing a decide since week two in opposition to Texas. … SDSU is tenth within the MW in whole passing offense (160.16 yards per sport) however are third within the convention in whole speeding offense (189.70 yards per sport). … SDSU additionally has the second-best whole go protection within the convention (162.20 yards per sport) and has pressured extra turnovers (11) than touchdowns allowed (10). … SJSU has the most effective whole passing offense within the convention (313.80 passing yards per sport) however is ninth within the convention in scoring (24 factors per sport).
— AARON JOHNSON
