{"id":454061,"date":"2026-09-05T03:24:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-05T03:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/454061\/"},"modified":"2026-09-05T03:24:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T03:24:08","slug":"spartans-rally-past-eastern-michigan-sjsu-athletics-official-athletics-website","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/454061\/","title":{"rendered":"Spartans Rally Past Eastern Michigan – SJSU Athletics – Official Athletics Website"},"content":{"rendered":"

YPSILANTI, Mich. \u2013\u00a0 \u00a0Cooper Hoch<\/a> hauled in two scores and Luke Weaver<\/a> threw for 316 yards and three touchdowns to lead San Jos\u00e9 State football (1-1, 0-0 MW) to a 27-21 victory over Eastern Michigan (1-1, 1-0 MAC) on Friday at Rynearson Stadium.<\/p>\n

Hoch finished with career-highs of five receptions for 115 yards, while Weaver completed 23 of 39 passes. The Spartans finished with 453 yards of total offense and overcame a four-point fourth-quarter deficit to secure the win.<\/p>\n

After a scoreless opening quarter, Eastern Michigan struck first on a Noah Kim five-yard touchdown pass. Weaver answered late in the half, finding Jase Nix<\/a> for a 27-yard score with 1:19 left. Trajan Sinatra<\/a> then drilled a 45-yard field goal as time expired to send the Spartans into halftime with a 10-7 lead.<\/p>\n

Eastern Michigan moved back in front on a 50-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter. SJSU responded with a 13-play, 75-yard drive capped by Weaver\u2019s 10-yard touchdown pass to Hoch, giving the Spartans a 17-14 advantage.<\/p>\n

The Eagles reclaimed the lead when the Eagles\u2019 returned a Weaver fumble one yard for a touchdown with 53 seconds remaining in the third quarter, setting the stage for SJSU\u2019s fourth-quarter comeback.<\/p>\n

Trailing 21-17, SJSU regained the lead with 11:19 remaining when Weaver connected with Hoch for a 40-yard touchdown.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Spartans\u2019 defense took over from there. Eastern Michigan managed just 25 yards in the final quarter and went 0-for-5 on third down. Dylan Lee<\/a> intercepted Kim on fourth-and-2 with 1:59 remaining, setting up Sinatra\u2019s 49-yard field goal to extend the SJSU advantage to six.<\/p>\n

The Eagles\u2019 final possession ended when the Spartans forced four consecutive incompletions, allowing SJSU to run out the clock.<\/p>\n

Jabari Bates<\/a> powered the Spartans\u2019 ground game with 119 yards on 20 carries. Carson Clark<\/a> added five receptions for 58 yards, and Nix caught two passes for 39 yards and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Defensively, Lee recorded a team-high nine tackles, an interception, two pass breakups and a tackle for loss. Caleb Womack<\/a> and Naseri Danielson<\/a> added eight tackles apiece.<\/p>\n

San Jos\u00e9 State outgained Eastern Michigan 453-281, held the Eagles to 3-of-16 on third down and stopped three of their four fourth-down attempts.<\/p>\n

This marks the first road win for the Spartans since Nov. 9, 2024 when they defeated Oregon State 24-13
\nThe win also ends the Spartans\u2019 three game losing streak to MAC schools
\nHoch\u2019s two touchdowns were the first and second of his career
\nHoch\u2019s 51-yard reception in the second quarter was also a career-long
\nThis is also Hoch\u2019s first career game with 100 receiving yards\u00a0
\nWeaver\u2019s 316 passing yards set a new career-high and his three passing touchdowns tied his career-high
\nNix\u2019s 27-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter was the first catch of his career
\nKamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole<\/a> recorded the first reception of his career
\nBates recorded his second career game with 100 or more rushing yards and his first of the season
\nLee\u2019s nine tackles set a new career-high and his interception was the first of his career
\nWomack\u2019s eight tackles tied his career-high
\nDanielson, Jayden Robertson<\/a> and Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa<\/a> all had two pass breakups each
\nJeremiah Tuiileila<\/a> had a 14-yard tackle for loss
\nJustin Stearns<\/a> had a half tackle for loss and three QB hits
\nEtu Finau<\/a> had a career-high six tackles
\nTrent Carrizosa<\/a> punted seven times for 291 yards and had three punts placed inside the 20
\nSinatra went 2-for-2 on field goals, hitting from 45 and 49, and 3-for-3 on PATs<\/p>\n

UP NEXT: The Spartans will face Cal Poly for their home opener on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 6 p.m. PT at CEFCU Stadium.\u00a0 The game can be watched on MW+.<\/p>\n

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