2017 San Jose State Spartans football team
American college football season
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 2017 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans were led by first-year head coach Brent Brennan and played their home games at CEFCU Stadium. SJSU was a member of the Mountain West Conference in the West Division. They finished the season 2–11, 1–7 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.
ConferenceMountain West Conference
West Division
Record2–11 (1–7 MW)
Headcoach
- Brent Brennan (1st season)
| 2017 San Jose State Spartans football | |
|---|---|
| |
| Conference | Mountain West Conference |
| West Division | |
| Record | 2–11 (1–7 MW) |
| Head coach |
|
| Offensive coordinator | Andrew Sowder (1st season) |
| Offensive scheme | Spread |
| Defensive coordinator | Derrick Odum (1st season) |
| Base defense | 3–4 |
| Home stadium | CEFCU Stadium |
| Conf. | Overall | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team | W | L | W | L | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mountain Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| No. 22 Boise State xy$ | 7 | – | 1 | 11 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colorado State | 5 | – | 3 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wyoming | 5 | – | 3 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Utah State | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Air Force | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Mexico | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| West Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fresno State xy | 7 | – | 1 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Diego State | 6 | – | 2 | 10 | – | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| UNLV | 4 | – | 4 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nevada | 3 | – | 5 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hawaii | 1 | – | 7 | 3 | – | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Jose State | 1 | – | 7 | 2 | – | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Championship: Boise State 17, Fresno State 14 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Coaching staff
| Name | Position | SJSU Years† | Alma mater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brent Brennan | Head coach | 1st | UCLA (1996) |
| Ben Thienes | Director of football operations | 1st | Boise State (2008) |
| Derrick Odum | Defensive coordinator | 1st | Utah (1993) |
| Andrew Sowder | Offensive coordinator & tight ends coach | 1st | Baylor (2011) |
| Joe Bernardi | Offensive line coach | 1st | Fresno State (2010) |
| Alonzo Carter | Running backs coach | 1st | CSU East Bay (2016) |
| Kevin Cummings | Wide receivers coach | 1st | Oregon State (2014) |
| Bojay Filimoeatu | Linebackers coach | 1st | Utah State (2012) |
| Ryan Gunderson | Quarterbacks coach | 1st | Oregon State (2007) |
| Will Harris | Defensive backs coach | 2nd | USC (2010) |
| Joe Seumalo | Defensive line coach | 1st | Hawai'i (1995) |
| Fred Guidici | Quality control coach | 1st | San José State (1989) |
| Matt Adkins | Graduate assistant – offense | 1st | Southern Oregon (2012) |
| Josh Irvin | Graduate assistant – defense | 1st | Chapman (2014) |
| Jamar Johnson | Graduate assistant – offense | 1st | La Verne (2014) |
| Korey Geist | Coordinator of player personnel | 2nd | San Francisco State (2015) |
| Cameron Radford | Director of football digital communications | 1st | Oregon State (2010) |
| Gary Uribe | Head athletic performance coach | 5th | La Verne (1996) |
| Melanie Hein | Learning specialist | 3rd | San José State (1996) |
| Levi Moore | Football equipment manager | 1st | San José State (in progress) |
| † – Number of consistent years at SJSU and position | |||
Personnel
Position key
| Back | B | Center | C | Cornerback | CB | Defensive back | DB | |||
| Defensive end | DE | Defensive lineman | DL | Defensive tackle | DT | End | E | |||
| Fullback | FB | Guard | G | Halfback | HB | Kicker | K | |||
| Kickoff returner | KR | Offensive tackle | OT | Offensive lineman | OL | Linebacker | LB | |||
| Long snapper | LS | Punter | P | Punt returner | PR | Quarterback | QB | |||
| Running back | RB | Safety | S | Tight end | TE | Wide receiver | WR |
Recruiting class
The Spartans signed a total of 23 recruits.[1]
| College recruiting (2017) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Hometown | School | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
| Jerrell Alberty RB |
Oakland, California | McClymonds HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Jan 15, 2017 | |
Recruit ratings: Scout:  Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Sinjun Astani DE |
Malibu, California | Loyola HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 255 lb (116 kg) | Jan 30, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Antwaun Ayres WR |
West Covina, California | Northview HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 180 lb (82 kg) | Jan 22, 2017 | |
Recruit ratings: Scout:  Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Johnny Balderas DB |
Shafter, California | Liberty HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jan 23, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Terrell Carter QB |
San Diego, California | Madison HS | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jan 18, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Jesse Chamberlain OL |
Burbank, California | Burroughs HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 280 lb (130 kg) | Jan 23, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Jake Colman OL |
Ventura, California | Ventura CC | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 310 lb (140 kg) | Jan 15, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Brandon Ezell DB |
Los Alamitos, California | Cerritos CC | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jan 18, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Jamaar Hardy DL |
Antioch, California | Deer Valley HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Jan 24, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Christian Johnson DE |
Olivehurst, California | Wheatland HS | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | 260 lb (120 kg) | Jun 26, 2016 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Ryan Johnson QB |
Hanford, California | Hanford HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jul 25, 2016 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Austin Liles WR |
Anaheim, California | Orange Lutheran HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Aug 14, 2016 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Tyler Nevens RB |
Hacienda Heights, California | Los Altos HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Jan 30, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Justin Parcells LB |
Cypress, California | Fullerton CC | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jan 17, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Tysyn Parker LB |
Gardena, California | Serra HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 215 lb (98 kg) | Jan 28, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Jackson Parks TE |
Agoura Hills, California | Chaminade HS | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 235 lb (107 kg) | Jan 15, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Brando Phillips LB |
Valencia, California | Butte CC | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 240 lb (110 kg) | Jan 16, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Jamal Scott LB |
Anaheim, California | Fullerton CC | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 230 lb (100 kg) | Jan 16, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Tyler Stevens OG |
Chandler, Arizona | Hamilton HS | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | 285 lb (129 kg) | Nov 25, 2016 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Rico Tolefree LB |
Richmond, California | De Anza HS | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | 223 lb (101 kg) | Jan 28, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| John Toussaint DB |
Miami, Florida | Merced CC | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 190 lb (86 kg) | Jul 19, 2016 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Tre Walker WR |
Inglewood, California | Narbonne HS | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | 160 lb (73 kg) | Feb 1, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Tre White DB |
Benicia, California | De La Salle HS | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | 175 lb (79 kg) | Jan 24, 2017 | |
| Recruit ratings: Scout: Rivals: 247Sports: | ||||||
| Overall recruit ranking: | ||||||
Sources:
| ||||||
Roster
| 2017 San Jose State Spartans Football | ||||||||||
|
Quarterback
Running back
Wide receiver
Tight end
|
Offensive lineman
Defensive lineman
Long snappers
|
Linebacker
Defensive back
Placekicker
Punter
| ||||||||
Schedule and results
| Date | Time | Opponent | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26 | 4:30 p.m. | No. 19 South Florida* | CBSSN | L 22–42 | 13,377 | |
| September 2 | 4:30 p.m. | No. 23 (FCS) Cal Poly* |
| W 34–13 | 10,667 | |
| September 9 | 12:30 p.m. | at Texas* | LHN | L 0–56 | 88,117 | |
| September 16 | 7:00 p.m. | at Utah* | ESPN2 | L 16–54 | 45,881 | |
| September 23 | 4:30 p.m. | Utah State |
| Stadium | L 10–61 | 12,426 |
| September 30 | 7:30 p.m. | at UNLV | ESPNU | L 13–41 | 15,009 | |
| October 7 | 4:30 p.m. | Fresno State |
| ESPN3 | L 10–27 | 18,483 |
| October 14 | 9:00 p.m. | at Hawaii | SPECTSN | L 26–37 | 25,019 | |
| October 28 | 12:00 p.m. | at BYU* | BYUtv/ESPN3 | L 20–41 | 46,451 | |
| November 4 | 7:30 p.m. | San Diego State |
| ESPNU | L 7–52 | 17,629 |
| November 11 | 1:00 p.m. | at Nevada | ESPN3 | L 14–59 | 14,604 | |
| November 18 | 12:30 p.m. | at Colorado State | CBSSN | L 14–42 | 25,743 | |
| November 25 | 2:00 p.m. | Wyoming |
| ESPN3 | W 20–17 | 12,653 |
| ||||||
Schedule Source: 2017 San Jose State Spartans football schedule[2]
Game summaries
South Florida
No. 19 South Florida Bulls at San Jose State Spartans
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 19 Bulls | 0 | 28 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
| Spartans | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 22 |
at CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, California
- Date: August 26, 2017
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 94 °F (34 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 13,377
- Referee: David Alvarez
- TV announcers (CBSSN): Randy Cross, Ben Holden, and John Schriffen
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Cal Poly
No. 23 (FCS) Cal Poly Mustangs at San Jose State Spartans
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 23 (FCS) Mustangs | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 13 |
| Spartans | 0 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 34 |
at CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, California
- Date: September 2, 2017
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 108 °F (42 °C), partly cloudy
- Game attendance: 10,667
- Referee: Stephen Baron
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
at Texas
San Jose State Spartans at Texas Longhorns
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Longhorns | 7 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 56 |
at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
- Date: September 9, 2017
- Game time: 2:30 p.m. CDT
- Game weather: 84 °F (29 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 88,117
- Referee: Brad Van Vark
- TV announcers (LHN): Ahmad Brooks, Kris Budden, and Lowell Galindo
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
at Utah
San Jose State Spartans at Utah Utes
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 3 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
| Utes | 9 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 54 |
at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City
- Date: September 16, 2017
- Game time: 8:00 p.m. MDT
- Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), partly cloudy
- Game attendance: 45,881
- Referee: Kevin Hassell
- TV announcers (ESPN2): Alex Corddry, Ray Bentley, and Mark Neely
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Utah State
Utah State Aggies at San Jose State Spartans
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aggies | 14 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 61 |
| Spartans | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
at CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, California
- Date: September 23, 2017
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 79 °F (26 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 12,426
- Referee: Kevin Boitmann
- TV announcers (Stadium): Dan Hellie and Daniel Jeremiah
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
at UNLV
San Jose State Spartans at UNLV Rebels
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Rebels | 14 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 41 |
at Sam Boyd Stadium, Whitney, Nevada
- Date: September 30, 2017
- Game time: 7:30 p.m.
- Game weather: 86 °F (30 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 15,009
- Referee: Kevin Hassell
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Roy Philpott and Tom Ramsey
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Fresno State
81st Valley Cup: Fresno State Bulldogs at San Jose State Spartans
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulldogs | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 27 |
| Spartans | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 10 |
at CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, California
- Date: October 7, 2017
- Game time: 4:30 p.m. PDT
- Game weather: 82 °F (28 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 18,483
- Referee: Scott Campbell
- TV announcers (ESPN3): Forrest Conoly and Drew Fellios
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
at Hawaii
San Jose State Spartans at Hawaii Rainbow Warriors
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 26 |
| Rainbow Warriors | 0 | 14 | 7 | 16 | 37 |
- Date: October 14, 2017
- Game time: 6:00 p.m. HST
- Game weather: 81 °F (27 °C), partly cloudy
- Game attendance: 25,019
- Referee: Stephen Baron
- TV announcers (SS): Robert Kekaula, Rich Miano, and Scott Robbs
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
at BYU
San Jose State Spartans at BYU Cougars
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 3 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 20 |
| Cougars | 14 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 41 |
at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo, Utah
- Date: October 28, 2017
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. MDT
- Game weather: 57 °F (14 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 46,451
- Referee: Scott Campbell
- TV announcers (BYUtv/ESPN3): Blaine Fowler and Dave McCann
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
San Diego State
San Diego State Aztecs at San Jose State Spartans
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aztecs | 21 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 52 |
| Spartans | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
at CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, California
- Date: November 4, 2017
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), cloudy
- Game attendance: 17,629
- Referee: Michael VanderVelde
- TV announcers (ESPNU): Kevin Brown and Rene Ingoglia
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
at Nevada
San Jose State Spartans at Nevada Wolf Pack
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Wolf Pack | 14 | 24 | 14 | 7 | 59 |
at Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nevada
- Date: November 11, 2017
- Game time: 1:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 55 °F (13 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 14,604
- Referee: Daniel Romeo
- TV announcers (ESPN3): Al Groh and Shawn Kenney
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
at Colorado State
San Jose State Spartans at Colorado State Rams
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartans | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Rams | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 42 |
at Colorado State Stadium, Fort Collins, Colorado
- Date: November 18, 2017
- Game time: 1:30 p.m. MST
- Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C), sunny
- Game attendance: 25,743
- Referee: Michael VanderVelde
- TV announcers (CBSSN): Randy Cross, Jordan Daigle, and John Sadak
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Wyoming
Wyoming Cowboys at San Jose State Spartans
| Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowboys | 0 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 17 |
| Spartans | 7 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 20 |
at CEFCU Stadium, San Jose, California
- Date: November 25, 2017
- Game time: 2:00 p.m. PST
- Game weather: 45 °F (7 °C), mostly cloudy
- Game attendance: 12,653
- Referee: Keith Boitmann
- TV announcers (ESPN3): Wayne Randazzo and Jay Taylor
- ESPN Box Score
| Game information | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Nominations and awards
Nominations
- Bronko Nagurski Trophy – Sr. DB Andre Chachere[3]
- Jim Thorpe Award – Sr. DB Andre Chachere [4]
- Lou Groza Award – Jr. K Bryce Crawford [5]
- Rimington Trophy – Sr. C Keoni Taylor [6]
- Wuerffel Trophy – Sr. OT Nate Velichko [7]
Awards
- 2017 Mountain West Football Preseason All-Conference Team – Sr. DB Andre Chachere, Jr. LB Frank Ginda, & Sr. P Michael Carrizosa[8]
Players in the 2018 NFL draft
| Player | Position | Round | Pick | NFL club |
| Jermaine Kelly | CB | 7 | 222 | Houston Texans |