Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter
SJSU football fell to San Diego State 43-27 after allowing 38 unanswered points rebound from a 14-0 deficit to start the game.
Fourth-year quarterback Chevan Cordeiro had his hand in both Spartan touchdowns, throwing one to Elijah Cooks and running in the second one for his eighth rushing touchdown of the season, the most for an SJSU quarterback in the modern era.
The Aztecs flipped a switch right after Cooks’ touchdown, starting with a 95-yard kick return touchdown from fifth-year running back Jordan Byrd.
SDSU fourth-year quarterback Jalen Mayden threw for three touchdowns during the 38-point scoring stretch. The Aztecs’ Jesse Matthews, Mekhi Shaw and Tyrell Shavers each reeled one in and Jaylon Armstead tallied one on the ground.
Mayden finished with 268 yards through the air, 61 on the ground and is now 4-1 since taking over as a starting quarterback after beginning the season at safety.
The Spartans defense gave up season-high 43 points despite coming in as a top-10 scoring defense in the nation, allowing 16.4 points per game.
Third-year tight end Skylar Loving-Black ended SDSU’s 38 unanswered points with a 32-yard touchdown from Cordeiro, who finished with 195 passing yards, two passing touchdowns, one rushing touchdown and an interception. It ended a streak of five straight drives that ended in a punt for SJSU.
The Spartans were out gained 425-223 and averaged 1.3 yards on 28 rushing attempts.
Utah State will host SJSU next week as the Spartans look to rebound from their worst loss of the season.
SJSU football will look to bounce back from the loss Utah State next Saturday night.
