The undefeated Washington State Cougars are gearing up to host the San Jose State Spartans in a college football face-off Friday night. Both teams holding a 3-0 record, Washington State in the Pac-12 Conference and San Jose State in the Mountain West Conference. This game is a must-watch for fans of both teams, as well as for college football enthusiasts in general.
The match is slated for a 7 p.m. PT kickoff on Friday, Sept. 20 at Washington State's Gesa Field at Martin Stadium during Family Weekend. The WSU-San Jose State game is airing nationally on The CW.
Washington State has had a strong opening for the 2024 season, commencing with a striking 70-30 victory over Portland State. Further affirming their prowess, the Cougars clinched a 37-16 win against Texas Tech in Pullman followed by a thrilling 24-19 win in the Apple Cup against the University of Washington in Seattle last Saturday.
In the spectacular game against Texas Tech, quarterback John Mateer led the Cougars by setting a Washington State University record for rushing yards by a quarterback with 197 yards. The Cougars' rushing prowess was highlighted as they amassed 301 yards and four touchdowns. Complementing the offensive success, the defense forced four turnovers. In the subsequent Apple Cup clash, Mateer continued to impress by rushing for two touchdowns. Remarkably, the Cougars' defense stood strong at a critical moment, making a crucial fourth-down stop at the one-yard line to cement their victory.
Cougars Look To Crack The Top 25 With A Win
The Washington State Cougars face the San Jose State Spartans looking to make a statement and finally crack the Top 25 rankings with a win tonight in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season. This game kicks off at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET (9 p.m. CT) on Friday, September 20 with a live broadcast on The CW, and streaming live on demand.
How To Watch
Game Information
- When: Kickoff takes place at 7 p.m. PT/10 p.m. ET (9 p.m. CT) on Friday, September 20.
- Where: Gesa Field | Pullman, WA
- TV Channel: The CW
- Live Stream: FuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial)
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Betting Odds
- Moneyline: WSU: -470 | SJSU: +360
- Point spread: WSU: -12 | SJSU: +12
- Over/Under: 56
San Jose State Looking To Spoil The Cougars' Party
The Spartans are coming off a 31-10 victory over Kennesaw State on Saturday, while Washington State earned a 24-19 win over Washington in the annual Apple Cup. The Spartans (3-0), who tied for first in the Mountain West Conference with Boise State and UNLV at 6-2 and were 7-6 overall in 2023, have won nine of their past 10 games overall with the lone loss coming in the Hawaii Bowl in December. The Cougars (3-0), who tied for ninth with Stanford and Arizona State at 2-7 and were 5-7 overall, started off 4-0 a year ago. Both teams are 3-0 against the spread in 2024.
The Cougars are led by sophomore quarterback John Mateer. In three games, he has completed 37 of 70 passes (52.9%) for 712 yards and seven touchdowns with two interceptions. He is also the team's leading rusher, carrying 39 times for 314 yards (8.1 average) and four TDs. In the 37-16 win over Texas Tech on Sept. 7, he carried 21 times for 197 yards (9.4 average) and one touchdown. He also threw for another score.
Senior wide receiver Kyle Williams is off to another solid start to his season. A year after catching 61 passes for 842 yards (13.8 average) and six TDs, Williams has eight receptions for 184 yards (23.0 average) and three scores. In the season-opening win over Portland State on Aug. 31, he caught four passes for 141 yards and two scores, including a long of 59 yards. He had three receptions for 22 yards in last week's win over Washington.
Helping power the Spartans is sophomore quarterback Emmett Brown. In three starts this season, he has completed 63 of 104 passes (60.6%) for 915 yards and nine touchdowns. He has been picked off twice and has a rating of 159.2. In last week's win over Kennesaw State, Brown completed 26 of 38 passes (68.4%) for 355 yards and four touchdowns. He threw three TD passes in a 42-24 win over Sacramento State on Aug. 29.
Senior wide receiver Nick Nash has been Brown's top target. The sixth-year veteran had 17 receptions for 225 yards (13.2 average) and three touchdowns against Kennesaw State. He had 10 receptions for 170 yards and two touchdowns in the season opener against Sacramento State. For the year, he has 34 catches for 485 yards (14.3 average) and six touchdowns.
Conclusion: A Must-Watch Game
This matchup is a must-watch for any college football fan. The Cougars are looking to continue their winning ways and crack the Top 25 rankings, while the Spartans are looking to pull off an upset. This game will be a great test for both teams.
The Washington State Cougars and San Jose State Spartans have a long and storied history, dating back to the early days of college football. This game is sure to be a thrilling and exciting matchup, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top.
The Washington State Cougars and San Jose State Spartans are two of the most exciting teams in college football. This game is sure to be a high-scoring affair, and it will be interesting to see which team can come out on top.
