San Jose State Spartans found a way to win at the end. This game was close throughout the contest. Wyoming had an easy time of moving the ball down the field and throwing against a poor pass defense by the Spartans. Chalk IV was able to gain over 100 yds on the ground rushing and caught a TD pass. A 7-7 halftime game summed up how this game was played. It was slow moving and methodical. Neither team wanted to turn the ball over. In the 3rd quarter, San Jose State was able to force a punt and Bates was able to return it 86 yards for the score. This put the Spartans up 14-7. Wyoming was able to move the ball down the field and found the endzone on a 20 yd strike to make the game 14-14 going into the 4th quarter. San Jose State moved the ball down the field, but a fumble at the 2 stopped the drive. Wyoming then moved the ball down the field and San Jose State was fortunate to pick the ball off and tried to milk the clock for the win. However, they were stopped on 3rd down and Wyoming called a timeout. San Jose State had to put from deep on their side of the field and Wyoming took over with about 12 seconds remaining. On the next pass attempt, San Jose State picked them off again with 7 seconds remaining, but they were on their own 40 yard line. Eget was able to find an open receiver who stepped out of bounds with 1 second remaining at the Wyoming 38. Decision time . . . and San Jose State went for the long field goal. Halvorsen was able to connect from 55. yards out and the Spartans earned the victory!
GG man!
1st Quarter
WYO - Scott 3 yd run
2nd Quarter
SJSU - Chalk IV 12 yd pass from Eget
3rd Quarter
SJSU - Bates 86 yd punt return
WYO - Brown 20 yd pass from Svoboda
In a thrilling showdown between Wyoming and San Jose State, the game came down to a dramatic final play that left fans on the edge of their seats. Wyoming's defense had held strong all game, but with mere seconds remaining, San Jose State stunned the crowd with a clutch performance.
With the score tied, SJSU’s kicker lined up for a 55-yard field goal attempt—no easy feat in the high-pressure moment. The ball sailed through the cold air and over the Wyoming defense, splitting the uprights as the crowd erupted in disbelief. The kick, a true display of nerve and skill, sealed the game for San Jose State, leaving Wyoming just short of victory.
Though the Cowboys fought hard throughout the game, it was that remarkable field goal that became the defining moment. Wyoming’s hopes were dashed, but the game was a testament to the resilience of both teams, battling it out until the very last second.
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