Nevada Dominates San José State in Convincing Victory: Nevada 55, San José State 10
Recap of San José State vs Nevada (10-55). Game highlights, key performances, and analysis.
Nevada Dominates San José State in Convincing Victory: Nevada 55, San José State 10
The Nevada Wolf Pack delivered a resounding victory over the San José State Spartans in a regular-season clash, finishing with a final score of 55-10. Nevada's offense proved too potent for the Spartans, while their defense consistently stifled San José State's attempts to gain momentum.
Key Individual Performances
Nevada's offense was spearheaded by quarterback Carter Jones, who had a strong performance, completing 16 of 19 passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, Caleb Ramseur led the Wolf Pack with 128 rushing yards on 20 carries and a touchdown, showcasing Nevada's balanced attack. Receiver Dakota Thomas was Jones’s favorite target, amassing 85 receiving yards on six catches.
For San José State, the quarterback situation was a struggle. Walker Eget led the Spartans in passing with 74 yards, but also threw an interception. Steve Chavez-Soto was the leading rusher for San José State, gaining 47 yards on the ground. Kyri Shoels was the top receiver for the Spartans, recording 47 yards on three receptions.
Defensively, Nakian Jackson of Nevada stood out with six tackles and an interception returned for a touchdown. Noah McNeal-Franklin led San José State with seven tackles.
Turning Points
Several key plays swung the momentum decisively in Nevada's favor. In the 1st quarter, Nakian Jackson intercepted a pass from Walker Eget and returned it 66 yards for a touchdown, giving Nevada an early lead. In the 2nd quarter, Nevada extended their lead with a 50-yard field goal by McFadden. The Wolf Pack’s dominance continued in the 3rd quarter, with McFadden connecting on a 46-yard field goal.
The 4th quarter saw Nevada's offense continue to shine. A 99-yard kickoff return for a touchdown by K. Woods further solidified their lead.
San José State struggled to find their rhythm, with key negative plays hindering their progress. In the 3rd quarter, Robert McDaniel was sacked for a loss of seven yards. Several other plays resulted in losses for the Spartans.
Looking Ahead
Nevada's comprehensive victory over San José State highlights their offensive firepower and defensive resilience. The Wolf Pack will look to build on this performance in their upcoming games. San José State will need to regroup and address their offensive struggles to improve their performance in the future.