2024 San Jose State Spartans football team

The 2024 San Jose State Spartans football team will represent San Jose State University during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans will be led by first-year head coach Ken Niumatalolo. The Spartans will play their home games at CEFCU Stadium in San Jose, California.

2024 San Jose State Spartans football
ConferenceMountain West
Record0–0 (0–0 Mountain West)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorCraig Stutzmann (1st season)
Offensive schemeSpread-N-Shred
Defensive coordinatorDerrick Odum (8th season)
Base defense3–4
Home stadiumCEFCU Stadium
2024 Mountain West Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Air Force  0 0   0 0  
Boise State  0 0   0 0  
Colorado State  0 0   0 0  
Fresno State  0 0   0 0  
Hawaii  0 0   0 0  
Nevada  0 0   0 0  
New Mexico  0 0   0 0  
San Diego State  0 0   0 0  
San Jose State  0 0   0 0  
UNLV  0 0   0 0  
Utah State  0 0   0 0  
Wyoming  0 0   0 0  
Championship: December 6, 2024
  • $ Conference champion
  • y Championship game participant
As of June 27, 2024
Rankings from AP Poll

Offseason

Positions key
C Center CB Cornerback DB Defensive back DE Defensive end[lower-alpha 1]
DL Defensive lineman DT Defensive tackle FB Fullback FS Free safety
G Guard[lower-alpha 2] K Kicker[lower-alpha 3] KR Kickoff returner LB Linebacker
LS Long snapper MLB Middle linebacker[lower-alpha 4] OT Offensive tackle OL Offensive lineman
OLB Outside linebacker[lower-alpha 1] NT Nose tackle P Punter PR Punt returner
QB Quarterback RS Return specialist RB Running back S Safety
SS Strong safety TE Tight end WR Wide receiver
  1. May sometimes be referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Also known as offensive guard (OG)
  3. Also known as placekicker (PK)
  4. Also known as inside linebacker (ILB)

Coaching staff changes

Name Position Reason Replacement
Brent BrennanHead coachAccepted job at ArizonaKen Niumatalolo
Alonzo CarterRunning backs coachMarcus Thomas
Josh OglesbyOffensive line coachJohn Estes
Matt AdkinsTight ends coachMike Judge
Joe SeumaloDefensive line coachAl Lupuaho
Chip VineyCornerbacks coachGreg Burns
Lyle MoevaoFootball analystBilly Ray Stutzmann
Cullen CarrollStrength & conditioning coachNuʻu Tafisi
James PerezStrength & conditioning assistant coachAntonio Leonard
Kevin McGivenOffensive coordinatorReassigned to Wide receivers coach / Passing game coordinatorCraig Stutzmann
Scott WhiteInside linebackers coachTBDBojay Filimoeatu
Rob ChristoffOutside linebackers coachTBDJosh Irvin

[1]

Incoming transfers

Player Num Position Height Weight Year Hometown Former Team
Larry Turner-Gooden 13 S 6'0" 204 Freshman South Central Los Angeles, CA Texas
Floyd Chalk IV 3 RB 5'9" 185 Sophomore Mission Hills, CA Grambling
Robert Rahimi 6 RB 6'1" 190 Junior Santa Ana, CA Liberty
Treyshun Hurry 18 WR 6'2" 185 Freshman Lancaster, CA Weber State
Emmett Brown 18 QB 5'10" 187 Freshman San Marcos, CA Washington State

Outgoing transfers

Player Num Position Height Weight Year Hometown Destination
Ryan Stewart 68 OT 6'4" 295 Sophomore Mokena, IL Unknown
Tre Smith 3 EDGE 6'5" 255 Sophomore Mesa, AZ Arizona
Bryun Parham 6 LB 5'11" 212 Junior Long Beach, CA Washington
Quali Conley 7 RB 5'10" 207 Junior Fresno, CA Arizona
Justin Eklund 40 LB 6'2" 220 Freshman Rocklin, CA Bowling Green
Jairus Satele 56 DL 6'1" 285 Freshman Carson, CA Fresno State
Charles Ross 4 WR 6'1" 171 Junior Culver City, CA Ohio
Fernando Carmona, Jr. 79 OT 6'5" 265 Freshman Las Vegas, NV Arkansas
Branden Alvarez 83 WR 5'11" 180 Freshman Corona, CA Portland State
Elijah Wood 14 LB 6'3" 205 Freshman Elk Grove, CA Utah Tech
Anthony Madrigal 55 LB 5'11" 220 Sophomore San Jose, CA Unknown
Dominick Mazotti 81 TE 6'4" 205 Junior Pleasanton, CA UMass
Charlie Leota 93 DL 6'1" 375 Junior Auckland, NZ Unknown

Withdrawn transfers

Player Num Position Height Weight Year Hometown
Nick Nash 3 WR 6'3" 198 Junior Irvine, CA
Soane Toia 42 DL 6'0" 280 Junior Nukuʻalofa, TONG

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Recruiting class

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Lamar Radcliffe
Running back
Sacramento, CA Sacramento High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Feb 3, 2024 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 77
Joseph Bey
Safety
San Mateo, CA Junípero Serra High School (San Mateo, California) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jul 13, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 75
Jacob Stewart
Tight end
Brentwood, TN Sacramento City College (JC) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Dec 11, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Gregory McClendon
Defensive end
Long Beach, CA Millikan High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Oct 18, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
Jabari Mann
Linebacker
San Mateo, CA Junípero Serra High School (San Mateo, California) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Feb 19, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 74
David Tuihalangingie
Linebacker
Humble, TX Trinity Valley Community College (JC) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Nov 9, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 72
Manuel Serna
Offensive tackle
Concord, CA Clayton Valley Charter High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Aug 8, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Alonzo Contreras
Quarterback
Calabasas, CA Viewpoint School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) May 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
John Stowers
Linebacker
San Jose, CA William C. Overfelt High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Jun 27, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Noa Siaosi
Defensive end
Vacaville, CA Vacaville High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jul 29, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Mohammad Othman
Offensive tackle
Elk Grove, CA Pleasant Grove High School (California) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Aug 1, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Tevita Manukainiu
Offensive tackle
San Mateo, CA Aragon High School 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 280 lb (130 kg) Aug 13, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Marcellus Chandler
Wide receiver
Fairfield, CA Vanden High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Nov 15, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Pau Reed
Defensive line
San Jose, CA College of San Mateo (JC) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 255 lb (116 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Malakai Hoeft
Safety
San Mateo, CA College of San Mateo (JC) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Dec 21, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Soane Kolokihakaufisi
Defensive line
San Mateo, CA College of San Mateo (JC) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 285 lb (129 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Jaylen Thomas
Safety
Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Dec 20, 2023 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN grade: NR
Dorian Hale
Quarterback
Brentwood, CA City College of San Francisco (JC) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jan 27, 2024 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports: N/A    ESPN grade: NR
Overall recruiting rankings:
  • ‡ Refers to 40 yard dash
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height, weight and 40 time.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2024 Player Commitments – San Jose State". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  • "2024 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  • "2024 San Jose State Spartans football team". 247sports.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.

Walks-ons

Player Position Height Weight Year Hometown Former Team
Matt FadelliLS5'11"200JuniorSan Mateo, CACollege of San Mateo (JC)

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Personnel

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons at San Jose State Alma mater
Ken NiumataloloHead coach1stHawaii (1989)
Derrick OdumAssociate head coach / Defensive coordinator8thUtah (1993)
Bojay FilimoeatuInside linebackers coach / Run game coordinator1stUtah State (2012)
Josh IrvinOutside linebackers coach1stChapman (2013)
Al LapuahoDefensive line coach1stUtah State (2012)
Greg BurnsCornerbacks coach1stWashington State (1995)
Craig StutzmannOffensive coordinator / Quarterbacks1stHawaii (2002)
Kevin McGivenWide receivers coach / Passing game coordinator7thUtah Valley (2001)
Mike JudgeTight ends coach / Run game coordinator1stSpringfield (2004)
Marcus ThomasRunning backs coach1stNavy (2014)
John EstesOffensive line coach1stHawaii (2009)
Joe PalcicSpecial teams / Senior football analyst2ndMiami (Ohio) (1998)
Billy Ray StutzmannSenior offensive analyst1stHawaii (2013)
Nuʻu TafisiHead coach of athletic performance1stCalifornia (2006)
Antonio LeonardAssistant strength and conditioning coach1stGrambling State (2011)
† – Number of consistent years at SJSU and position

[5]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
August 29Sacramento State*
September 74:00 p.m.at Air ForceCBSSN
September 14Kennesaw State*
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
September 207:00 p.m.at Washington State*The CW
October 5Nevada
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
October 12at Colorado State
October 19Wyoming
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
October 26at Fresno State
November 912:30 p.m./7:30 p.m.at Oregon State*The CW
November 164:00 p.m.Boise State
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
CBSSN
November 22UNLV
  • CEFCU Stadium
  • San Jose, CA
FS1
November 291:00 p.m.Stanford*
CBS
  • *Non-conference game

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Game summaries

vs Sacramento State

Sacramento State Hornets (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Hornets 0 0 000
Spartans 0 0 000

at CEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CA

  • Date: August 29, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSACSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Sacramento StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Air Force

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Air Force Falcons (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 000
Falcons 0 0 000

at Falcon StadiumColorado Springs, CO

  • Date: September 7, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSJSUAF
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Air ForcePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State Owls (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Owls 0 0 000
Spartans 0 0 000

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: September 14, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsKSUSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kennesaw StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Washington State

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Washington State Cougars (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 000
Cougars 0 0 000

at Martin StadiumPullman, WA

  • Date: September 21, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSJSUWSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Washington StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Nevada

Nevada Wolf Pack (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Wolf Pack 0 0 000
Spartans 0 0 000

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: October 5, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsNEVSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NevadaPassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Colorado State

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Colorado State Rams (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 000
Rams 0 0 000

at Canvas StadiumFort Collins, CO

  • Date: October 12, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSJSUCSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Colorado StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Wyoming

Wyoming Cowboys (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 0 000
Spartans 0 0 000

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: October 19, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsWYOSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
WyomingPassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Fresno State

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Fresno State Bulldogs (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 000
Bulldogs 0 0 000

at Valley Children's StadiumFresno, CA

  • Date: October 26, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSJSUFRES
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Fresno StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Oregon State

San Jose State Spartans (0–0) at Oregon State Beavers (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Spartans 0 0 000
Beavers 0 0 000

at Reser StadiumCorvallis, OR

  • Date: November 9, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSJSUOSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Oregon StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Boise State

Boise State Broncos (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Broncos 0 0 000
Spartans 0 0 000

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: November 16, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsBSUSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boise StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs UNLV

UNLV Rebels (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Rebels 0 0 000
Spartans 0 0 000

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: November 23, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsUNLVSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
UNLVPassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Stanford

Stanford Cardinal (0–0) vs San Jose State Spartans (0–0) – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Cardinal 0 0 000
Spartans 0 0 000

at CEFCU Stadium • San Jose, CA

  • Date: November 30, 2024
  • Game time: TBD
  • Game weather: 0 °F (−18 °C)
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
StatisticsSTANSJSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
StanfordPassing
Rushing
Receiving
San Jose StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

References

  1. "Update on Ken Niumatalolo's staff at San Jose State". FootballScoop. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  2. "San Jose State Spartans 2024 College Football Transfer Portal". 247Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  3. "2024 San José State Spartans". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  4. "San Jose State 2024 Football Commits". 247Sports. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
  5. "San Jose State Spartans 2024 College Football Coaching Staff". San Jose State University Department of Athletics. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  6. "2024 San Jose State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved 2024-01-27.
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