It’s strange to say this about an FBS team going against the FCS, but Thursday night’s season opener was truly a massive game for San Jose State. After 2018’s debacle against UC Davis, SJSU needed a victory to solidify its spot in the Mountain West and to keep head coach Brent Brennan’s job secure.
To the relief of Spartan fans, their team delivered.
SJSU defeated Northern Colorado 35-18 behind an all-around team performance at the new-look CEFCU Stadium to open 2019.
Looking to avoid the mistakes of last season, the Spartans took the ball to open the game and capitalized with an 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive.