Defense Plays Tough in Spartans Loss to Fresno StateDefense Plays Tough in Spartans Loss to Fresno State

Defense Plays Tough in Spartans Loss to Fresno State

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FRESNO, Calif.
- Bryun Parham, Viliami Fehoko and Nehemiah Shelton all had takeaways to lead San José State (4-2, 2-1 Mountain West) in a 17-10 loss to Fresno State (2-4, 1-1 Mountain West) on Saturday night.

  • Parham forced a fumble that was recovered by Kenyon Reed.
  • Fehoko recorded a strip sack and recovered the ball.
  • Shelton picked up his first interception of the season and seventh for his career.
  • Elijah Cooks reached the 2000 career yards from scrimmage milestone when he made a six-yard catch in the fourth quarter.
  • The Spartans only touchdown was a 32-yard pass thrown by Chevan Cordeiro to Cooks in the second quarter.
  • Cooks caught seven passes for 140 yards. 
  • Cordeiro was 22-45 for 294 yards.
  • The Spartans out gained Fresno State through the air with 294 yards compared to 230 yards.
  • Kyle Harmon had nine total tackles and now is fifth all-time in SJSU history
  • Soane Toia registered his first sack of the season and Lando Grey collected his second sack of the season.

Next Game: SJSU heads to New Mexico State (2-5) on October 22nd for a 3:00 p.m. (PT) kickoff. Watch on FloSports or listen on KTRB.

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