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Utah State Holds Off San Jose State 30-25 as Barnes, Rinker Close It Out Late

The loss drops San Jose State to 2-5, putting its bowl bid under strain.

Overview

  • Bryson Barnes threw for 326 yards with a 74-yard touchdown and added a 2-yard rushing score, finishing 22 of 31 with 54 rushing yards.
  • Tanner Rinker hit three field goals for Utah State, including 45- and 44-yarders in the final 6 minutes to provide the winning margin.
  • Walker Eget, cleared to play after being listed as questionable, passed for 340 yards and two touchdowns as San Jose State briefly led 25-24 in the fourth quarter.
  • Anthony Garcia caught three passes for 121 yards for the Aggies, highlighted by his 74-yard third-quarter touchdown.
  • Denis Lynch made 37- and 35-yard field goals for the Spartans but missed an extra point, while Leland Smith (116 yards), Kyri Shoels (104) and Steve Chavez-Soto (102 rushing, 66-yard TD) led SJSU’s offense.