San Jose State Spartans 2026 Preview
San Jose State went 3-9 (2-6 in the Mountain West). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for San Jose State in 2026
- New defensive coordinator in Bojay Filimoeatu (San Jose State Defensive Run Game Coordinator)
- Returning two starters on offense (both offensive lineman) and no defensive starters
- Hawaii transfer Luke Weaver is expected to start at QB (628 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs)
- Returner Jamai Bates is expected to start at RB (192 yards, 2 TDs)
- Projected starters at WR include returners Cooper Hoch (43 yards, 0 TDs) and Tama Amisone (-8 yards, 0 TDs) and Sacramento State transfer Jordan Anderson (361 yards, 0 TDs)
- Top defensive players include returners in LB Ethan Powell (37 tackles) and DE Justin Searns (25 tackles)
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San Jose State Spartans 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | USC | Away |
| 2 | Eastern Michigan | Away |
| 3 | Cal Poly | Home |
| 4 | Fresno State | Home |
| 5 | Hawaii | Away |
| 6 | Wyoming | Home |
| 7 | UTEP | Away |
| 8 | Nevada | Away |
| 9 | New Mexico | Home |
| 10 | Northern Illinois | Home |
| 11 | Air Force | Away |
| 12 | UNLV | Home |
| 13 | North Dakota State | Home |
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San Jose State Spartans play 13 games in 2026, 7 at home. They open against USC. The full schedule is listed on this page.
San Jose State is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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