In an about-face from their last three games, San Jose State (2-5, 1-2 MW) started slow in the first-half against New Mexico (2-4, 0-2 MW), but woke up to a manic second-half for a 52-24 win.
“Our defense brought it,” said Spartan QB Chevan Cordeiro. “As well as our offense and special teams.”
While showing flashes of good football the last few weeks, the Spartans were in a must-win situation with exactly half the season remaining.
“I’m excited and proud how our team finished the game and I’m optimistic. I think that’s more of who we are and who we can be,” said head coach Brent Brennan.