Keith Smith has bragging rights over Derek Carr.
The San Jose State alum once ruined Carr’s day and Fresno State’s shot at a BCS bowl, intercepting Carr late to secure a Spartans victory over the undefeated Bulldogs. Smith’s dramatic takeaway happened five seasons ago now, but moment still comes up in conversation.
“Absolutely,” Smith said Tuesday. “He’s always talking about ‘Go ‘Dogs’ and I’m like ‘yeah, OK, let’s talk about that interception.’”
Carr and Smith got to know each other at the 2013 Mountain West media day, as representatives from rival schools. They squared off several times, with Carr as Bulldogs signal caller and Smith as the Spartans’ defensive leader.