The Spartans started conference play with a bang. On the opening kickoff, Jabari Bates took it 98 yds for a TD. On Air Force's first possession, DJ Harvey picked off the pass and ran it back for a TD and a 14-0 lead for the Spartans. Those 2 plays were the difference in a very close match up. Stat-wise, the teams were pretty even. San Jose State had to settle for a few field goals because they could not score a TD in the red zone. The Air Force defense stepped up and shut down multiple scoring opportunities. San Jose State led 20-7 at the half and pushed it up to 27-7 on a pass from Brown to Chalk IV. Brown made a nice read and saw the blitz coming and Chalk IV did the rest. When asked about the game, Coach Taruncheel had the following to say, "This was a really good match up and we were fortunate to have a hot start. Coach Ank did a good job of running the ball with Air Force and the D stepped up to stop some potential scores. I am very proud of Emmett for not forcing the ball and not throwing an INT. Chalk did a great job of getting over the 100 yd mark on the ground. Bates electrified the crowd from the beginning and we were able to keep the momentum. However, this is just 1 game in a long season. We still have some things to figure out, but we will enjoy this victory for now."
GG Ank!
1st Quarter
SJSU - Bates 98 yd KO return
SJSU - Harvey 30 yd INT return
San Jose came out and jumped all over Air Force early in the game...you ask how early? it was 14-0 with less then 3 mins gone in the game The Spartans took the opening kickoff back 98 yards to set the tone early. AF first pass from John Busha was a pick 6.
Air Force recovered but could not close the gap on the road. The running game did find some rhythm as Harris and company showed their ability to move the ball on the ground.
Coach ANK said I was proud of our defense... we gave up 1 touchdown. I'm not happy with the special teams or John Busha throwing 2 interceptions.
We have to learn how to play and compete on the road...we may be the worst road team in the nation.
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