SJSU football pass rush wreaks havoc in bowl eligibility-granting win

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter Wide smiles and celebratory bear hugs welcomed SJSU football head coach Brent Brennan when he stepped off the podium following the Spartans’ (6-2, MW 4-1) bowl eligibility-granting win over Colorado State (2-7, 2-3).  Read more

Brent Brennan Coach’s Corner VOL VI: Spartan family business

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter Welcome to “Coach’s Corner,” a safe space for three ridiculous observations made by beat reporter Matt Weiner from SJSU head coach Brent Brennan’s weekly press conference. Edible Arrangements  Third-year tight end Dominick Mazotti Read more

SJSU Football Water Cooler Talk VOL VI: The moment of loud

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter After an hour-long meeting, you walk over to the water cooler for a little chit-chat with coworkers. Immediately, you find yourself waterboarded with drivel and personal tragedies.  I present to you: Water Cooler Read more

Brent Brennan on emotional win over Nevada: ‘Are you not entertained?’

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter Before San Jose State kicked off against Nevada, the team gathered at midfield to honor the recent passing of teammate Camdan McWright by forming a six, McWright’s number.  Rather than a moment of Read more

SJSU football rallies back for thrilling, emotional win over Nevada

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter Chevan Cordeiro threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, helping San Jose State rally back from two second half deficits to hand Nevada its seventh-straight loss. The win comes on an emotional night Read more

Get Smart VOL IV: SJSU football takes a trip down rivalry lane to Fresno State

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter Matt Weiner’s “Get Smart” column is here to prepare you for SJSU football tailgates and watch parties with three tidbits, bound to make you sound smart, sophisticated and interesting. If you bring up Read more

SJSU Football Water Cooler Talk VOL IV: Cordeiro is must-see, literally

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter Remain Seated During Viewing Hours Spartans’ quarterback Chevan Cordeiro has played his way into a coveted category: You can’t head to the restroom when he’s on the field. Maybe you’re wondering, ‘Who is Read more

SJSU Football Water Cooler Talk VOL IV: In Cordeiro, Cooks and defense we trust

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter After an hour-long meeting that could’ve been settled with two emails, you walk over to the water cooler for a little chit-chat with coworkers. Immediately, you find yourself waterboarded with drivel and personal Read more

Chevan Cordeiro to Elijah Cooks connection unstoppable in 33-16 win over Wyoming

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter If there was a millimeter of separation between San Jose State wide receiver Elijah Cooks and his defender, quarterback Chevan Cordeiro found him.  “When I’m on the sidelines I’m telling him, ‘This stuff’s Read more

SJSU football opens conference play with dominant, 33-16 win over Wyoming

Matt Weiner (@mattweiner20) – Football Beat Reporter Quarterback Chevan Cordeiro guided a new-look SJSU football program (3-1, 1-0) to a 33-16 win over Wyoming with 314 passing yards and three total touchdowns. Spartans’ wide receiver Elijah Cooks pitched in a Read more