By Max Garcia (@Maxgarci09) – Spear Reporter| SJSU wide receiver Danny Scudero takes in the crowd after scoring against Stanford on Sept. 27. (Photo by Denim Bragg – Spear photographer)
San Jose State sophomore wide receiver Danny Scudero delivered one of the greatest individual performances in SJSU history. He hauled in four touchdowns before halftime, putting on a clinic against Wyoming’s secondary with precise routes and explosive yards after the catch.
His 72-yard touchdown in the second quarter was the longest reception of his career. It highlighted a dominant first half where he consistently created separation and turned routine plays into game-changing moments.
Scudero finished with 10 receptions for 180 yards and four touchdowns.
“He is a playmaker,” Senior quarterback Walker Eget said. “It’s someone who we talked about, who, with the ball in his hands, creates magic, and I am looking forward to keep doing that this season.”
The San Jose native has become one of the top receivers in the country. He leads the nation with 845 receiving yards, 140.8 yards per game, and eight touchdowns. He ranks second nationally with 50 receptions and 8.33 catches per game.
Scudero has surpassed 100 receiving yards in four straight games and in five of six this season. His 189-yard performance against Central Michigan and 180 yards against Wyoming rank among the top 15 single-game receiving totals in the country this year.
His four touchdowns tied the Mountain West record and matched the national season high for a single game, placing him alongside Omar Cooper Jr. of Indiana and Beau Sparks of Texas State. He also became just the third FBS player in the last decade to record at least four touchdown catches and 150 receiving yards in one half, joining Justin Jefferson and DeVonta Smith.
In the second half, Wyoming tightened its coverage and shifted more defensive attention toward him. Scudero had a few drops in key situations, which contributed to stalled drives during the offensive slowdown.
Late in the game, he left with an injury and is now questionable for the upcoming matchup against Utah State. Despite the loss, Scudero’s rise has been rapid. A former Sacramento State standout and Archbishop Mitty product, he has emerged as the centerpiece of SJSU’s offense and one of the most dangerous wideouts in college football.
Scudero and the Spartans will look to bounce back when they travel to Utah State at 6 p.m. on Friday at Maverick Stadium.
