ncaaf Game Recap
San Jose State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars Wrap - Washington State Wins 54-52
John Mateer was good for 390 yards through the air on Friday as the Cougars got past the Spartans by a score of 54-52 at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium.
Washington State did not, however, defeat the Spartans against the spread, which closed at -13.0 at most sportsbooks. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 56.0.
John Mateer completed 26 of 46 pass attempts for 390 yards for the Cougars in the win.
Floyd Chalk IV rushed for 94 yards for San Jose State, while Jabari Bates added 21 yards. Emmett Brown threw for 375 yards for the Spartans, while receivers Nick Nash and Justin Lockhart had 152 and 74 yards respectively.
San Jose State was outgained by Washington State 627-491 yards in Friday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 31-25 by the Cougars.
The time of possession battle favored Washington State as their offense was on the field for 31:46, longer than the 28:14 of their opponents.
Next game, Washington State takes its act on the road to face Boise State looking for another win. For San Jose State, they head home to face Nevada.