San Jose State's strong start wasn't enough to overcome No. 13 Boise State, as they lost 42-21.

As the sun set over CEFCU Stadium, the crowd of 20,517 eagerly awaited the matchup between the No. 13 ranked Boise State and San Jose State. The stakes were high for both teams, with Boise State leading the Mountain West conference and SJSU fighting for a chance at the conference championship.

The game started off strong for the Spartans, with two quick passing touchdowns giving them a 14-0 lead. Quarterback Walker Eget was on fire, spreading the ball around the field and racking up an impressive 446 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. But despite their strong start, SJSU's hopes for a conference title slipped away with their third conference loss.

In the second quarter, the momentum shifted in Boise State's favor. They outscored SJSU 42-7, with star running back Ashton Jeanty leading the way with 159 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The Spartans had their chances, including a trick play on fourth down that fell short and drained the energy from the crowd. But Boise State's strong defense and relentless offense proved too much for SJSU to handle.

Even when the Spartans made a comeback in the third quarter, with Eget running for 9 yards on fourth-and-2, a fumble at the end of the play once again dashed their hopes. But there were still standout performances from SJSU players, including wide receiver Nick Nash, who broke the single-season reception record with 95 catches. He finished the game with nine catches for 96 yards and a touchdown. Justin Lockhart also had a strong showing with 10 receptions, 172 yards, and a touchdown.

Despite their loss, the Spartans showed resilience and determination on the field. As they look to bounce back in their next game against UNLV, they can take pride in their accomplishments this season, including clinching bowl eligibility with a win against Oregon State.

It was a tough loss for SJSU, but they will regroup and prepare to face UNLV at home next Friday at 7 p.m. The Spartans will need to bring their A-game as they continue to fight for a successful season.

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