San José State Spartans
2024 Season Results

San José State Spartans — 2024 Season Review

The 2024 season saw the San José State Spartans finish 7-6 overall as a member of the Mountain West. The offense produced 369 total points (28.4 per game) while the defense surrendered 358 points (27.5 per game) over the course of 13 contests.

Notable victories on the season included a 31-10 victory at home against Kennesaw State Owls, a 42-24 victory at home against Sacramento State Hornets, and a 24-13 victory on the road against Oregon State Beavers. Each of these results showcased the program's ability to compete at a high level when it mattered most.

The setbacks included a narrow 52-54 defeat to Washington State Cougars and a narrow 39-41 defeat to South Florida Bulls. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

The San José State Spartans went 3-4 in Mountain West competition during 2024, battling through a demanding conference slate that featured several tightly contested games. Every week in the Mountain West presented a unique challenge that shaped the identity of the program based in San Jose, CA.

The postseason brought Hawaiʻi Bowl: L 39-41, capping the 2024 campaign. The bowl game provided one final opportunity for the San José State Spartans to compete on a national stage and represent the program before the offseason began.

At home, the San José State Spartans went 5-2, while posting a 2-3 record in road contests. The team's performances across different venues reflected the overall competitiveness of the 2024 roster from start to finish.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 201 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 168 in the latter portion. The defensive unit's ability to limit opponents to 27.5 points per game proved crucial in several of the season's tightest matchups.

Looking at the full body of work, the San José State Spartans posted a 7-6 record in 2024, which demonstrated steady improvement. Across 13 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of +0.8 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.