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Spartan Football prepares for season opener

Lines at Spartan Stadium have been painted, adorning the blue and gold school colors on the artificial turf, bracing for the pounding of cleats and crushing tackles.

San Jose State University’s Football team returns with the 2015 season opener against the University of New Hampshire Wildcats on Thursday, Sept. 3at Spartan Stadium, with kickoff set for 7 p.m.

Last year, Spartans began the season 3-3, but dropped its final six games, finishing 3-9 overall.

A cloud of uncertainty looms over the Spartan offense for which quarterback will be under center to start the season.

Joe Gray, who started 11 games last season for the Spartans, led the team with 2,305 passing yards, throwing 11 touchdowns and nine interceptions.