San Jose State’s 2025 football schedule promises a thrilling final season in the Mountain West Conference before their move to the Pac-12 in 2026. After a 7-6 campaign in 2024, highlighted by a third straight bowl appearance, coach Ken Niumatalolo aims to leverage a veteran roster led by quarterback Emmett Brown and All-MW running back Floyd Chalk IV.
Continue reading to get the full schedule, key matchups, and what lies ahead for the Spartans.
2025 Football Schedule for San Jose State
The 2025 schedule balances home and away games, with four non-conference matchups early and bye weeks on September 13 and October 25.
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Here’s the full 2025 Football Schedule of San Jose State:
- Thu, Aug 28 vs. Central Michigan
- Sat, Sep 6 at Texas
- Sat, Sep 20 vs. Idaho
- Sat, Sep 27 at Stanford
- Sat, Oct 4 vs. New Mexico
- Sat, Oct 11 at Wyoming
- Sat, Oct 18 at Utah State
- Sat, Nov 1 vs. Hawai’i
- Sat, Nov 8 vs. Air Force
- Sat, Nov 15 at Nevada
- Sat, Nov 22 at San Diego State
- Sat, Nov 29 vs. Fresno State
The Spartans open against Central Michigan in a winnable match, before a challenging trip to Texas, whose 11-2 record and SEC title game run in 2024 can be test for the Spartan’s Lineup.
Home games against Idaho and New Mexico offer chances to build momentum, but Stanford’s physicality and Wyoming’s run-heavy attack will challenge SJSU’s 28th-ranked rush defense.
The November stretch will be the most critical for the team, with Air Force’s triple-option, Nevada’s up-tempo offense, and a road clash at San Diego State pushing the Spartan’s to their limits.
The finale against rival Fresno State could decide San Jose State’s bowl eligibility. Emmett Brown’s precision and Chalk’s explosiveness will be key against top defenses like Air Force.
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San Jose State’s 2025 season is a chance to secure their Mountain West legacy. Splitting non-conference games and winning home matchups against Hawai’i and Fresno State could yield an 8-4 record. A strong showing against San Diego State on November 22 may spark a Mountain West Championship bid on December 5.
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