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San Jose State suffers yet another loss to Utah State 62-24

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By: Ana Kieu

San Jose State has been playing a lot of far-fetched opponents and Utah State was one of them. The Spartans wrapped up their road trip with the Aggies inside the Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah on Saturday.

The Spartans opened the scoring as Tre Jenkins had the punt return for a 41-yard touchdown on the muted punt for an early 7-0 lead at the 11:09 mark of the first quarter.

The Aggies hastily tied the score 7-7 with 8:45 left in the first. Jordan Love threw a 42-yard pass to Jordan Nathan, who scored the game-tying touchdown, and Dominic Eberle kicked in the extra point.

Eberle kicked in a 26-yard field goal to put the Aggies ahead 10-7 with 5:24 left in the first.

The Spartans trailed the Aggies 10-7 at the end of the first.

The Spartans opened the scoring to start the second quarter. Bryce Crawford kicked in a 26-yard field goal to tie the score 10-10 at the 13:53 mark of the second.

From there, the game was pretty much in the Aggies’ hands. Love threw a 24-yard pass to Gerold Bright and Eberle kicked in the extra point for a 17-10 lead at the 10:22 mark of the second. Love rushed for a 1-yard touchdown and Eberle kicked in the extra point to make it 24-10 Aggies with 7:29 left in the second. Bright rushed for a 29-yard touchdown and Eberle kicked in the extra point to give the Aggies a 31-10 lead with 5:20 left in the second. Darwin Thompson capped off the first half scoring with a 7-yard passing touchdown from Love and an extra point from Eberle to help the Aggies to a 38-10 lead at the end of the half.

The Aggies struck first to start the second half. Darwin Thompson rushed for a 59-yard touchdown and Eberle kicked in the extra point to expand the Aggies’ lead to 45-10 just 31 seconds into the third quarter.

Love threw a 35-yard pass to Tre Walker, who scored a touchdown, and Crawford kicked in the extra point to help the Spartans reduce the deficit to 45-17 at the 10:12 mark of the third.

The Aggies added two touchdowns in the third to put the game out of reach for the Spartans. Love threw a 37-yard pass to Jalen Green, who scored a touchdown, and Eberle kicked in the extra point for a 52-17 lead with 7:09 left in the third. Love then threw a 88-yard pass to Darwin Thompson, who scored a touchdown, and Eberle kicked in the extra point to make it a 59-17 lead with 4:33 left in the third.

Not much scoring occurred in the fourth quarter, but it didn’t matter as the Spartans dug themselves in a hole from the get-go. Eberle kicked in a 24-yard field goal to put the Aggies ahead 62-17 with 8:37 left in the fourth. Spartans head coach Brent Brennan put in Michael Carrillo to the game, and while Carrillo threw a 75-yard pass to Walker for the final touchdown to cut the deficit to 62-24 just 11 seconds later; it was too little, too late.

San Jose State got blown out by Utah State 62-24.

Notes
The Spartans sported their white and gold uniforms for today’s game.

Up Next
The Spartans return home to host the Wolf Pack on Saturday, November 17 at 2:00 pm PT.

San Jose State podcast with Ana Kieu: Football was unable to make it two wins in a row; Men’s basketball opened its season with a W

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On the San Jose State podcast with Ana:

1. Let’s talk football first. San Jose State was unable to make it two wins in a row against Wyoming. The Spartans lost to the Cowboys 24-9 in Laramie, Wyo. on Saturday.

2. San Jose State set to visit No. 14 Utah State in Logan, Utah this Saturday. What do the Spartans need to do to escape with a win and what’s your score prediction for this roadie?

3. Let’s switch gears to men’s basketball. San Jose State welcomed Life Pacific College on Wednesday night. The Spartans beat the Warriors 89-72 at the Event Center. Do you feel like head coach Jean Prioleau has the potential to help the Spartans get more than four wins this season?

Ana does the San Jose State podcasts each week for SportsRadioService.com

San Jose State took care of business at home with 89-72 win over Life Pacific

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By: Ana Kieu

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The San Jose State Spartans men’s basketball team opened its 2018-19 season versus the Life Pacific College Warriors inside the Event Center on Wednesday night. SJSU was seeking their third straight season-opening win and third straight win over LPC. Last season, SJSU routed LPC 109-70 at home.


Perhaps it was the loud, rabid crowd (and yes, that includes the uber-talented SJSU Cheer squad) that fired up the Spartans, who opened the first period with a 9-0 run, thanks to Brae Ivey’s 3-pointer, Zach Chappell’s layup, Seneca Knight’s pair of free throws on the fastbreak and Oumar Barry’s layup in the paint. The Warriors then responded with a 8-0 run of their own, which consisted of Edgardo Campo’s two threes and Chez Lister’s layup on the fastbreak.

Both teams exchanged threes, free throws and layups throughout the first, but the Spartans played high-quality defense to keep themselves on top. SJSU carried a 49-38 lead over LPC to the locker room at halftime. Moreover, Knight led the Spartans 15 points, one assist, one steal, one block plus 5-10 shooting from the field goal line, 3-6 shooting from beyond the arc and 2-2 shooting from the free throw line in 12:08 minutes at halftime.

The Spartans continued to dominate early in the second period. Michael Steadman threw down a dunk to expand SJSU’s lead to 13 for a 51-38 advantage just 52 seconds into the second. This time, SJSU didn’t go on a prompt run, as Adam Gotelli hit a three to reduce the Warriors’ deficit to 10 for a tinier trail of 51-41 just 24 seconds later.

Gotelli proceeded to give the Spartans a hard time with a jumper in the paint and a subsequent field goal. Also, Andre Allen made a layup to pull the Warriors within nine at the 16:43 mark of the second.

However, SJSU wasn’t bothered by LPC’s efforts. Christian Anigwe made a pair of free throws. Knight wrecked some more havoc with a layup and some other shots. Ivey and Chappell made their pairs of free throws, respectively. And, let’s not forget, Isaiah Nichols’ three. Nichols was one of the biggest forces on the Spartans’ roster last season.

The Spartans remained at a steady pace for the remainder of the second. SJSU defeated LPC 89-72 for its first win of the season. Spartan nation received coupons for free tacos from Chacho’s and went home happy, which was excellent considering the fact the Spartans’ football team has been pretty darn bad this season.

Notes
SJSU’s starting lineup boasted Michael Steadman, Zach Chappell, Oumar Barry, Brae Ivey and Seneca Knight.

SJSU’s projected roster featured Steadman, Ivey, Chappell, Barry, Knight, Isaiah Nichols, Christian Anigwe, Noah Baumann, Kaison Hammonds, Craig Lecesne, Brian Rodriguez-Flores, Ashtin Chastain and Trey Smith.

Up Next 
The Spartans host the Southern Utah Thunderbirds on Saturday, November 10 at 6:00 pm PT.

San Jose State men’s basketball to start season on Wednesday night

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By: Ana Kieu

SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s obvious the San Jose State football team has been hapless, so let’s switch gears to the San Jose State men’s basketball team, who will tipoff the 2018-19 season on Wednesday night versus Life Pacific in the Event Center. The Spartans begin year two under second-year head coach Jean Prioleau. Spartan fans can listen to the broadcast by tuning into KLIV 1590 AM to hear Justin Allegri’s play-by-play call.

Game No. 1
Life Pacific at San Jose State
Wednesday Nov. 7 at 7:00 pm PT
Event Center (5,000)
San Jose, Calif.

A Spartan win would…
A win over the Warriors would give SJSU their third consecutive season opening win. It would also be the Spartans’ third-straight win over Life Pacific.

New Spartans
A total of nine newcomers are looking to make their San Jose State debuts. Prioleau added JUCO transfers Michael Steadman, Brae Ivey, Craig LeCesne and Brian Rodriguez-Flores to go with his freshman class that consists of Zach Chappell, Christian Anigwe, Kaison Hammonds, Seneca Knight and Trey Smith.

Returning starters
The Spartans will have a total of five lettermen return this season in Oumar Barry, Noah Baumann, Ashtin Chastain, Isaiah Nichols and Caleb Simmons.

Full offseason for Prioleau
Prioleau is entering his second season at the helm of SJSU men’s basketball and is coming off his first full offseason with the program. Prioleau was hired on August 4, 2017, and was given just three months to prepare for his debut. Now with a full offseason to prepare his team, Prioleau and his staff are excited about the Spartans’ potential.

Staff changes
Prioleau made some changes to his staff in the offseason. He brought in former NC State All-American Julius Hodge as an assistant coach and promoted director of operations Ryan Cooper to assistant coach.

More about Life Pacific
The Life Pacific Warriors are a member of the Golden State Athletic Conference and the NAIA. They opened the season with a 90-49 victory over Westcliff University before dropping their last game to Benedictine University 73-67. The Warriors are led by Tim Cook in his third season.

Tropical breeze
After two home games to start off the season, the Spartans will hit the skies for a very long trip east to Bimini, The Bahamas for the Junkanoo Jam from Nov. 15-18. SJSU will face Weber State in their opening game at 8:30 pm PT on November 15.

San Jose State seeks to rebound at Utah State this Saturday

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By: Ana Kieu

San Jose State looks to rebound at No. 14/16 Utah State this Saturday. That’s not going to be an easy task for the Spartans, but hey, anything could happen in the crazy world of college football. That’s what makes college football one of the greatest sports in the world.

In case you missed it, check out Spartans head coach Brent Brennan’s press conference in the video below.

Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s game.

Saturday football
San Jose State at No. 14/16 Utah State
Saturday, November 10, 2018,
Merlin Olson Field at Maverik Stadium,
Logan, Utah, 1:00 pm PT
Facebook Live

San Jose State’s record
1-8, 1-4 Mountain West. Most recently, the Spartans lost at Wyoming, 24-9, on November 3.

Utah State’s record
8-1, 5-0 Mountain West. The Aggies made it eight consecutive victories with a 56-17 rout of Hawaii on November 3.

Series history
San Jose State leads the series, 20-17-1. The Aggies have wins in the last seven meetings between these teams including a 61-10 victory in San Jose, Calif. a year ago.

The Spartans’ last win in the series was a 30-7 blowout in the 2008 season. San Jose State’s last victory in Logan, Utah was a 23-20 win in 2007.

Radio Coverage
KLIV (1590 AM, San Jose) originates San Jose State football broadcasts. Justin Allegri calls the play-by-play. Kevin Richardson provides commentary. The Utah State broadcast begins at 12:30 p.m. (PT) with a pregame show.

Television
Facebook LIve will provide play-by-play coverage of the San Jose State at Utah State game. Ari Wolfe calls the play-by-play. Max Starks provides analysis. Dani Klupenger is the sideline reporter. The live telecast is scheduled for 1:00 pm PT.

Weekly press conference
The weekly San Jose State football press conference is in the Simpkins Stadium Center Gold Room on Mondays at 1:00 pm PT.

The Mountain West Network streams the press conference live through www.sjsuspartans.com/videos. The press conference also is archived at sjsuspartans.com.

Last victory against a nationally-ranked opponent?
San Jose State’s last win against a nationally-ranked opponent was a 62-52 triumph over No. 16 Fresno State on November 29, 2013. Since then, the Spartans are 0-4 against nationally-ranked opponents.

Positive turnover margin
For the second time this season, San Jose State has a positive turnover margin of +2 after recovering two fumbles and not committing a turnover in the Wyoming game on November 3.

In the last three games, the Spartans have taken the ball away six times (three fumble recoveries and three interceptions) and lost the ball once on an interception vs. UNLV and a fumble at San Diego State.

After nine games this season, San Jose State lost the ball 14 times. A year ago after nine games, the Spartans had committed 31 turnovers (13 interceptions, 18 fumbles).

Love is in the air
San Jose State quarterback Josh Love, a Mission Viejo, Calif. native, is not related to Utah State signal-caller Jordan Love from Bakersfield, Calif. The two opposing starting quarterbacks are ranked 29th (Josh Love) and 36th nationally (Jordan Love) in passing yards per game. Combined, they account for 3,938 yards and 32 touchdowns.

100-100-100
When looking at a San Jose State football player’s helmet, the decal 100-100 stands for 100 percent effort, 100 percent of the time. Three Spartan seniors are nearing 100 career receptions.

Wide receiver Justin Holmes is the closest with 99. Wide receiver Tre Hartley is next with 95. Tight end Josh Oliver has 91. Since 1974 when Ike McBee became the first Spartan to catch 100 passes in a career, 27 additional San Jose State players have 100 or more career receptions.

Crawford stands out from the crowd
For the third time this season, senior Bryce Crawford is the only FBS kicker nationally ranked in the top 25 in field goals per game (22nd tied) and punting average (24th).

Oliver continues to lead
Since the beginning of the season, Josh Oliver is the leading pass receiver among FBS tight ends.

Oliver is tied 48th nationally in receptions per game. He is the only tight end listed among the FBS’ top 50 pass receivers in games played through November 3.

33 of Oliver’s 49 receptions this season resulted in a Spartan first down.

Monroe remains tied for third
For the second consecutive week, Spartan defensive back Dakari Monroe remains tied for third among FBS players in passes defended with his 1.9 average. Monroe was the FBS national leader in games played through October 6.

For the season, Monroe has four pass interceptions and 13 pass break-ups.

What’s next for San Jose State football?

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By: Ana Kieu

SAN JOSE, Calif. — The title pretty much explained the question. But there’s three games left in San Jose State’s season and Spartans head coach Brent Brennan held his weekly press conference inside Simpkins Stadium Center on Monday afternoon to talk about what’s next for his team.

Here’s my Q&A with Brennan:

1. There was a little snow in Laramie, Wyo. Do you think the local weather played a role in the Spartans’ loss to the Cowboys?
I do think we handled it well. I think there was more of a little bit of not a balance for us offensively and defensively throughout the game. It seemed like during the game, we played really good defense and we had trouble getting our offense going, and then in the second half, it kind of flipped.

But I give our kids credit. We don’t often get a first down on a fourth down play, and three plays later, (Jonathan) Lenard Jr. goes there and knocks the ball out of the hands to recover it and then go down to score, and all of a sudden, we score to make it a close game again and had the chance to win it. We needed a stop there and we didn’t get it done, so I don’t think it was much of the weather as opposed to us not playing good offense and good defense at the same time.

2. The Spartans recovered two fumbles, but were unable to do anything with one of them. Was this loss a matter of Cowboys quarterback Sean Chambers being that great or were the Spartans just that bad?
I thought (Sean) Chambers was really good, but we scored a touchdown on the second fumble so I thought at that moment we did a nice job handling the sudden change and got some points in the fourth quarter.

3. Most, if not all, fans and media said that Josh Love deserves credit for his most recent performance. Do you agree with that opinion and do you think Love needs more playmakers around him?
I think Josh (Love) has really come a long way and I’m really proud of him. It’s awesome to see him delivering the football and making the accurate throws. He had a couple of big-time throws on Saturday. It just kind of shows his progress and his development.

I think the guys have been making plays around him. I think we have a good group of playmakers there, and I think there’s gotta be some opportunities where it all comes together sometime to break down the offensive line. Sometimes, it’s a bad route or Josh (Love) gets moved off his spot because of pressure or he misses a block or a point of attack and Tyler (Nevens) can’t get anything out of it, so it’s a product of us continuing to grow and develop as a football team–especially as an offensive football team.

The Spartans experienced a tough battle against the Cowboys, but all they can do is move on. I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s time for the team to learn so they can prepare for the next game at No. 14 Utah State.

Three takeaways from San Jose State’s 24-9 loss to Wyoming

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By: Ana Kieu

San Jose State suffered a 24-9 beating from Wyoming on a chilly, snowy Saturday in Laramie, Wyo. As a result, San Jose State’s record fell to 1-8, 1-4 Mountain West, while Wyoming upped its record to 4-6, 2-4 Mountain West. Neither record calls for bragging rights, but the Cowboys were arguably the better team, not the Spartans.

With that said, here are three takeaways from San Jose State’s game against Wyoming.

SJSU needs more than just Love 
Spartans quarterback Josh Love deserves credit for his performance on Sunday. After a fumble, Love threw 17-yard touchdown pass to receiver Tre Walker was the Spartans’ lone TD of the game. Unfortunately, a bad snap on the kick led to the Spartans’ unsuccessful 2-point conversion attempt, so there’s that, too.

But Love took hard hits and continued to pick himself up off the ground throughout the game. It’s not everyday where you see a college quarterback act like a grown man in the pros. It’s just Love needs more playmakers around him to finish off those game-changing plays.

Wyoming had the upper hand
Like I mentioned in the introduction, the Cowboys were arguably the better team.

Sure, the Cowboys’ first drive wasn’t perfect as the team had to settle for a 3-0 lead 4:24 into the game, thanks to Cowboys kicker Cooper Ruthe’s 26-yard field goal. But the Cowboys gained 424 yards on the ground and 473 total yards. Also, Cowboys quarterback Sean Chambers singlehandedly increased the Cowboys’ lead to 17-3 after using his 6’4″ frame to sneak for a first down on the three-and-one from 64 yards.

Third time might’ve been the charm
The Spartans were inside the Cowboys’ 20-yard line twice in the fourth quarter, but came away with only one touchdown. The Spartans answered on their second possession set up by linerbacker Jesse Osuna’s fumble recovery of the Cowboys running back Nico Evans’ fumble in the Spartans’ secondary. Walker flawlessly timed his shoulder turn to Love’s pass in the near right corner of the end zone to cut the deficit to 17-9. Spartans punter Brian Papazian was unable to set the snap for the extra point down, but the Spartans were back in the game with 8:48 remaining.

This has been something that some fans have been pondering. What if the Spartans were inside the Cowboys’ 20-yard for a third time in the fourth quarter? Would the Spartans actually capitalize on that opportunity? We’ll never know what could’ve happened.

San Jose State pays a visit to No. 14 Utah State this Saturday at 1:00 pm PT.

Strong efforts fall flat as San Jose State gets routed by Wyoming 24-9

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By: Ana Kieu

The San Jose State Spartans have nothing to play for and nothing to lose, but with four games left in the team’s season, the team has a desire to finish off strong…and beat the Wyoming Cowboys for the second straight season.

Game 8 between San Jose State and Wyoming at Memorial War Stadium was nothing short of exciting. There was a little bit of snow, but it didn’t hurt any of the Spartans. After all, the Spartans had proved to the general public that they were all in on offense and defense in the last few weeks or so.

The Cowboys opened the scoring as Cooper Rothe kicked a 26-yard field goal to give the Cowboys a 3-0 lead at the 10:36 mark of the first quarter.

The Cowboys led the Spartans 3-0 at the end of the first quarter. But, of course, a three-point lead could disappear in an instant. That, however, wasn’t the case for Wyoming.

The Cowboys went up 10-0 at the 14:50 mark of the second quarter. Nico Evans ran for 58 yards for a touchdown and Rothe kicked in an extra point.

The Spartans caught a break midway the second quarter as Jonathan Lenard Jr. recovered a fumble at the 10:45 mark, but that didn’t help the cause. The Spartan offense was fairly silent. Yes, there was a lot of football left, but the Cowboys carried a 10-0 lead to the locker room at the end of the first half.

The Spartans looked to narrow the lead, and they did just that, as Bryce Crawford kicked a 26-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 10-3 at the 11:09 mark of the third quarter.

But the Cowboys were resilient in the snowy weather. Sean Chambers ran 64 yards for a touchdown and Rothe kicked in the extra point to increase Wyoming’s lead 17-3 with 8:41 left in the third quarter.

The Spartans were down by two touchdowns 17-3 at the end of the third quarter. San Jose State drove hard for a big comeback and reportedly swore they were going to get the job done. San Jose State was partially right.

Josh Love threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Tre Walker. The Spartans went for the two-point conversion, but failed on the attempt. The Spartans settled to reduce the deficit to 17-9 with 8:48 left in the fourth quarter.

The Spartans were still in the game and refused to back down, but the Cowboys diminished all of San Jose State’s hopes when they expanded their lead to 24-9 with 1:04 left in regulation. Chambers threw a 20-yard touchdown pass to Austin Fort and Rothe kicked in the extra point.

Time wasn’t on the Spartans’ side and the down-to-the-wire penalty for roughing the passer aggravated the situation. Charlie Ramirez Jr. appeared to be hurt and it was unclear as to what happened to him from there.

The Spartans got routed by the Cowboys 24-9.

Notes
The Spartans donned their white uniforms. The Cowboys sported their gold tops and brown pants.

The Spartans fans in the South Bay showed up to Stanley’s Sports Bar to cheer on the Blue and Gold.

Up Next 
The Spartans head to Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah to take on the No. 18 Utah State Aggies next Saturday at 1:00 pm PT on FCBK and STAD.

San Jose sports podcast with Ana Kieu: Earthquakes finish season in Seattle; San Jose State notch first win of the season vs. UNLV

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On the San Jose sports podcast with Ana:

1. The San Jose Earthquakes wrapped up the 2018 MLS season in Seattle. The Quakes lost to the Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 in full-time. What more could you say about the Quakes’ future?

2. Reno 1868 FC wrapped up the 2018 USL season in Orange County, Calif. with a 1-0 loss to Orange County SC. Do you think Reno will be back stronger in 2019?

3. The San Jose State Spartans defeated the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels 50-37 inside CEFCU Stadium on Saturday. This was the Spartans’ first win since November 25, 2017 versus the Wyoming Cowboys.

4. Spartans sophomore receiver Tre Walker celebrated his birthday on Sunday just a day after the 50-37 win over the Rebels. How great was that?

Ana does the San Jose sports podcasts each week for SportsRadioService.com

San Jose State football: Bryce Crawford was named a semifinalist for the Wuerffel Trophy

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By: Ana Kieu

The good news keeps on coming for San Jose State, whose senior kicker Bryce Crawford was named one of 12 national semifinalists for the 2018 Wuerffel Trophy.

The Wuerffel Trophy was named after Danny Wuerffel, the 1996 Heisman Trophy winner from the University of Florida, and it’s presented annually to the FBS player that flawlessly combines outstanding community service with academic and athletic achievements.

“It’s humbling, because I’ve been trying to do a lot of community service when I can to fit it into my (football) practice and school schedule, trying to give back in whatever way I can. It’s a rewarding experience and I’m excited to be a part of it,” said Crawford, who is tied for 16th place among active kickers for career field goals made with 43.

Crawford’s community service activities range from helping San Jose State’s first-semester students with move-ins to on campus housing, hosting play days and reading sessions for elementary school students, assisting senior citizens with daily living needs, and participating in the annual walk A Mile In Her Shoes campaign to raise awareness and funds to end domestic violence against women.

Crawford, a native of Plano, Texas, is the San Jose State record holder for single-season and career field goals made from 50 or more yards. He was 5-of-8 from 50 or more yards as a junior and 6-for-11 for his career. Crawford shared the national lead in 50-plus yard field goals as a junior.

In 2018, Crawford is the only FBS kicker in the top-50 in both field goals made per game and punting average. He is tied for 19th in field goals made per game at 1.50 and 23rd in punting at 44.0 yards per punt. Crawford has converted his last six field goal tries, including a long of 50 yards in the October 27 win over UNLV.

Crawford is a communication studies major, a San Jose State University Dean’s Scholar, and a two-time Mountain West Scholar Athlete and Academic All-Mountain West award winner.

Finalists for the 2018 Wuerffel Trophy will be named on Monday, November 19 and announced on ESPN the next day. The award winner will announced on Tuesday, December 4 and honored on Friday, February 15, 2019 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

The 2018 Wuerffel Trophy semifinalists–listed alphabetically by university–are:

Brett Rypien, Boise State University, senior, quarterback
Marcus McMaryion, Fresno State University, senior, quarterback
Dalton Risner, Kansas State University, senior, offensive line
Matt Bahr, Kent State University, senior, linebacker
A.J. Cole, III, North Carolina State University, senior, punter
Max Scharping, Northern Illinois University, senior, offensive line
David Blough, Purdue University, senior, quarterback
Bryce Crawford, San Jose State University, senior, kicker/punter
Kielan Whitner, Syracuse University, senior, linebacker
Noah Borden, University of Hawaii, senior, long snapper
Drue Tranquill, University of Notre Dame, senior, linebacker
D’Cota Dixon, University of Wisconsin, senior, defensive back