SAN DIEGO – Danny Scudero recorded a career-high 12 receptions for 79 yards to lead the San José State football team (3-8, 2-5 MW) in a 25-3 loss to San Diego State (9-2, 6-1 MW) Saturday night from Snapdragon Stadium.
Tama Amisone, filling in for Walker Eget, who left the game early, led the Spartans offensively, completing 15-of-27 passes for 104 yards while rushing for a team-high 75 yards on 13 carries. Steve Chavez-Soto added 51 yards on the ground and two receptions. San José State’s lone points came on a 37-yard field goal by Mathias Brown midway through the second quarter, cutting the deficit to 11–3 at the time. The Spartans went 1-for-3 on field goals in the game.
Defensively, Jordan Pollard anchored the Spartan unit with 12 total tackles (six solo), while Gafa Faga notched the team’s only sack, resulting in a 12-yard loss in the fourth quarter. Noah McNeal-Franklin added six tackles, including one for loss.
Despite holding the Aztecs to just 248 total yards and forcing five punts, San José State struggled to finish drives, converting 6-of-15 third-down opportunities and going 1-for-4 on fourth down. The Spartans outgained SDSU through the air (135–81) and held a 32:38 to 27:22 edge in time of possession, but committed two interceptions that led directly to Aztec scores.
Amisone’s 104 passing yards and 75 rushing yards were both career-highs
Chavez-Soto’s 14 carries tied his career-high
Viliami Teu’s 23 yards were a career-best
Teu’s nine-yard rush in the game was a career-long
This marked Pollard’s 10th career game, recording 10 or more tackles
Faga now has 3.5 sacks in his career and 2.5 sacks on the season
Taniela Latu and Vili Taufatofua combined for a tackle for loss
Quincy Likio’s seven tackles set a new career-high
UP NEXT: The Spartans will conclude the 2025 season against Fresno State on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 7:30 p.m. from CEFCU Stadium. The game can be watched on FS1.
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