USAF Academy, CO
Sep 7, 2024
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The San Jose State Spartans overcame the Air Force Falcons 17-7 in an engrossing Week 2 Mountain West matchup at Falcon Stadium. The game commenced with Emmett Brown orchestrating an eight-play, 75-yard drive, culminating in an 18-yard touchdown pass to Nick Nash. Air Force answered by capitalizing on a 41-yard interception return by Jerome Gaillard Jr., setting up Cade Harris for a 6-yard rushing touchdown.
San Jose State quickly regained the lead thanks to Brown's 58-yard touchdown strike to Jackson Canaan, who beat a blitzing linebacker and found open field. The remainder of the contest was characterized by defensive prowess. Kyler Halvorsen's 34-yard field goal in the fourth quarter was the lone second-half scoring play, cushioning the Spartan edge. San Jose State's defense then secured the win with pivotal interceptions by Robert Rahimi and Jordan Cobbs, stymying the Falcons' comeback attempts.
Emmett Brown (San Jose State)
Brown orchestrated an eight-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in an 18-yard touchdown pass to Nick Nash, establishing an early 7-0 lead for San Jose State.
Cade Harris (Air Force)
Capitalizing on a 41-yard interception return by Jerome Gaillard Jr., Harris rushed for a 6-yard touchdown, tying the score at 7-7 for Air Force.
Emmett Brown (San Jose State)
Emmett Brown, under pressure from a blitzing linebacker, hit Jackson Canaan in stride for a 58-yard touchdown pass, putting the Spartans back in the lead.
Kyler Halvorsen (San Jose State)
Halvorsen converted a critical 34-yard field goal, extending San Jose State's lead to 17-7 and providing a cushion in the tightly contested game.
Robert Rahimi (San Jose State)
Rahimi intercepted a deep pass from John Busha aimed up the middle, thwarting Air Force's comeback attempt and maintaining the Spartans' lead.
Jordan Cobbs (San Jose State)
Jordan Cobbs secured the victory by intercepting another pass from John Busha, ensuring the Spartans' defensive dominance in the final minutes of the game.
Emmett Brown (San Jose State, QB)
Brown's 262-yard, two-touchdown performance included a pivotal 58-yard scoring pass to Jackson Canaan while under duress, showcasing his resilience and playmaking ability.
Nick Nash (San Jose State, WR)
With 7 receptions for 90 yards, Nash was instrumental in the Spartans' offensive strategy, marking the game's initial score with an 18-yard touchdown grab.
Kyler Halvorsen (San Jose State, K)
Halvorsen's 34-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter sealed the score, capping a 12-play drive and emphasizing his reliability in clutch moments.
Cade Harris (Air Force, RB)
Harris was the leading Falcon rusher with 50 yards, and his touchdown run capitalized on a significant interception return, showcasing his efficiency in short-yardage situations.
Lincoln Tuioti-Mariner (Air Force, DB)
Tuioti-Mariner contributed a sack for a 15-yard loss, displaying aggressive defensive tactics that kept the Spartans' rushing attack in check.
San Jose State Spartans
14
0
0
3
17
Air Force Falcons
7
0
0
0
7
