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(Game #6)
San José State at Nevada
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Mackay Stadium, Reno, Nev.
1:00 p.m. (PT)
AT&T SportsNet/Mountain West Network
San José State record: 3-2, 1-1 Mountain West. Most recently, the Spartans defeated New Mexico, 32-21, for their first conference victory of the season.
Nevada record: 3-2, 0-1 Mountain West. The Wolf Pack lost to Hawai'i, 54-3, on September 29. Nevada had a bye the week of October 5.
Play-by-Play Radio Coverage: KKSF (910 AM, Oakland), RealTalk 910, is the new flagship radio station for San Jose State University football. Justin Allegri calls the play-by-play. Kevin Richardson provides commentary. The Nevada broadcast begins at 12:30 p.m. (PT) with a pregame show.
Network affiliates are KION (1460 AM/101.1 FM, Salinas), KFIV (1360 AM, Modesto), KWSX (1280 AM, Stockton).
The San Jose State-Nevada broadcast with Justin Allegri and Kevin Richardson calling the action also will be carried on www.siriusxm.com Channel 981.
KSJS (90.5 FM, San Jose) also will broadcast the San Jose State-Nevada game starting with Ryan Carlson handling all duties starting at 12:45 p.m. (PT).
Television: AT&T Sports Network will provide broadcast coverage beginning at 1:00 p.m. (PT). Drew Goodman calls the play-by-play. Sed Bonner provides commentary. AT&T Sports Network is available on DirecTV Channel 684, and DISH Network Channel 414.
Series history: Nevada leads the series, 21-9-2. The Wolf Pack have won the last two games and nine of the last 11 in a series that dates back to 1899. A year ago, it was Nevada posting a 21-12 triumph over the Spartans.
San Jose State's last win in the series was a 14-10 win in CEFCU Stadium on October 15, 2016.
The Spartans are winless in their last eight trips to Mackay Stadium in Reno. San Jose State's last win there was a 49-30 decision on October 21, 2000.
A 4-2 record is on the mind: San Jose State can finish the weekend of October 12 with a 4-2 overall win-loss record for the first time since 2012 with a win at Nevada. Since then, the Spartans' best win-loss record after six games was 3-3 in 2013, 2014 and 2015.
A 2-1 Mountain West record and more at stake: The Nevada game gives San Jose State its first opportunity since the 2015 season to be 2-1 in Mountain West action after three games and to win a conference road game since the November 26, 2016 triumph at Fresno State, 16-14. Since the win in Fresno, the Spartans returned to San Jose with a conference loss in nine consecutive contests - four in 2017, four in 2018 and the earlier this season at Air Force.
Seeking the elusive winning streak: The Nevada game marks the third time this season San Jose State can notch its first two-game winning streak since defeating UNLV, 33-10, on October 4, and winning at Wyoming, 27-20 in overtime, on October 18, 2014.
National leader in turnover margin: A point of emphasis for this year's San Jose State team is finishing in the top-25 in turnover margin.
After six games, San Jose State is the national in turnover margin at +11 or 2.2 per game in games played through October 5. The Spartans have 11 interceptions, which is second nationally, and four fumble recoveries. Florida, which has played six games, is the national leader with 12 interceptions.
For its first five games, San Jose State lost the ball four times on three fumbles and one pass interception. Through games of October 5, the Spartans are tied for eighth nationally in fewest times losing the ball.
Points off of turnovers: After five games, San Jose State has scored 37 points off of opponent turnovers compared to none by the opposition. The 37 points have come in the three Spartan wins this season - 14 vs. Northern Colorado, seven at Arkansas, and a season-high 16 against New Mexico.
The 16 points came in handy in the 11-point win over New Mexico and seven points was the difference in a 31-24 victory at Arkansas. San Jose State defeated Northern Colorado, 35-18.
Back-to-back weeks blocking a kick: If it's a Friday, it must mean the San Jose State University will execute a blocked kick. In the Friday, September 27 game at Air Force, linebacker Hadari Darden was credited with deflecting an Air Force extra-point attempt after a Falcons' third-quarter touchdown.
On Friday, October 4 against New Mexico, wide receiver Bailey Gaither blocked a first-quarter punt for the second time in his career.
The Spartans enter the week tied for eighth nationally in blocked kicks with two.