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Sep 20, 2024; Pullman, Washington, USA; San Jose State Spartans helmets sit during a game against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Ken Niumatalolo's inaugural season ended unceremoniously, but it was still a solid 7-6 campaign for the San Jose State Spartans.
QB Walker Eget should be in sole possession of the starting spot after splitting time with Emmett Brown, but without star pass catchers Nick Nash and Justin Lockhart on the outside, don't expect much resistance from the Spartans.


Sep 3, 2022; College Station, Texas, USA; A general view of a Sam Houston State Bearkats helmet on the sideline during the first half against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
The Sam Houston Bearkats lost head coach K.C. Keeler to the Temple Owls and replaced him with Phil Longo -- talk about a downgrade. Longo's offense isn't going to be able to do much against Texas' loaded defense, and Manning should have no issue unloading bombs downfield.
The only real excitement about these first few games is the Longhorns' ability to give their depth pieces meaningful reps.