The San Jose State Spartans open their 2024 college football campaign with a home clash against a Sacramento State Hornets team that has proven to be a difficult opponent for FBS teams to handle in recent seasons.
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Here’s How To Watch San Jose State Football in 2024
- Game Date: Thu, Aug. 29, 2024
- Game Time: 10:00 p.m. ET
- Location: San Jose, California
- Stadium: CEFCU Stadium
- TV Channel: truTV
San Jose State will host Sacramento State at CEFCU Stadium in a matchup that pairs experience with potential. Under new head coach Ken Niumatalolo, San Jose State will blend a veteran coaching staff with a youthful lineup.
Meanwhile, Sacramento State, a top Division I FCS team, enters the game as a formidable opponent that the Spartans can’t afford to underestimate. Both teams will be looking to start their seasons on a high note.
San Jose State is undergoing a significant transition with the departure of head coach Brent Brennan to Arizona. Coach Niumatalolo, formerly of Navy, has taken over but won’t bring his signature triple-option offense. Instead, he has hired Craig Stutzmann to implement a “Spread and Shred” Air Raid system, signaling a new direction for the Spartans’ offense.
Sacramento State has established itself as a strong contender in the Big Sky Conference but faced challenges last year, particularly on the road with losses at Idaho, Montana State, Montana, and UC Davis.
The Hornets ended last season with an 8-5 record, and they’re looking to build on that success.
Similarly, San Jose State finished 7-5 and aims for another winning season.
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Both teams’ ground games could be pivotal in determining the outcome, as they excelled rushing the football in 2023.
Sacramento State ranked No. 26 nationally with 28 rushing touchdowns, while San Jose State outpaced them, ranking No. 18 with 30.
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