RENO, Nev. – Viliami Teu scored the Spartans’ lone touchdown and Jayden Robertson had an interception to lead San José State (4-4, 2-2 MW) in a 28-13 loss to Nevada (3-4, 2-2 MW) on Saturday afternoon from Mackay Stadium.

The Spartans trailed 7-0 after the opening quarter before Trajan Sinatra put San José State on the scoreboard with a 38-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining in the first half.

Nevada extended its lead in the third quarter with a 25-yard passing touchdown, giving the Wolf Pack a 14-3 advantage entering the final period.

The Wolf Pack added to its lead early in the fourth quarter on a 32-yard touchdown pass. San José State responded immediately, driving 75 yards in four plays, capped by Teu’s 11-yard touchdown run with 7:16 remaining.

San José State’s offense gained 134 total yards in the fourth quarter, including 91 passing yards from Luke Weaver, but Nevada answered the touchdown with a 90-yard kick return and a short scoring run to regain a three-score lead.

Sinatra added his second field goal of the afternoon, a 41-yarder with 3:24 left, to account for the final points.

Weaver completed 6-of-10 passes for 91 yards, including a 47-yard completion to Dominique McKenzie. Carson Clark led San José State with five receptions for 42 yards, while McKenzie added two catches for 60 yards.

Defensively, Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa recorded a game-high 12 tackles, and Naseri Danielson finished with 11. Solomone Langi and Etu Finau each registered a sack for the Spartans.

Nevada controlled the clock for 38:18 and finished with a 324-204 advantage in total offense. The Wolf Pack also converted 9-of-18 third downs, while San José State went 1-for-14.

The Spartans have not won at Nevada since Oct. 21, 2000
Teu led the Spartans on the ground with 44 yards on 10 carries while Jabari Bates racked up 39 yards
Teu’s touchdown was his third of the season and fourth of his career
McKenzie’s 47-yard reception was a career-long
Daniel Rolovich and Robert McDaniel both played QB for the Spartans before Weaver took over in the fourth quarter
Trent Carrizosa punted 11 times, placing five inside the 20
Robertson’s interception was his second of the season
Tagovailoa-Amosa’s 12 tackles set a new career-high
Danielson’s 11 tackles set a new career-high
Both Tagovailoa-Amosa and Danielson had a half tackle for a loss
Langi’s sack was his first full sack of his career
Finau’s sack was his first of the season
Brian Dukes, Jr. had a tackle for loss while Jayland McGlothen and Aizik Mahuka each had a half tackle for loss

UP NEXT: The Spartans will host New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1:00 p.m. from CEFCU Stadium. The game can be watched on MW+ and NBC Sports Bay Area.

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