San Jose State Spartans
Intercollegiate sports teams of San Jose State University
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| 2024 | Tre Jenkins entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the New York Jets as a linebacker (LB). |
| 2024 | In his first year as head coach, Niumatalolo leads the Spartans to a bowl-eligible 7-5 season and helps Nick Nash become San Jose State's first consensus All-American. |
| 2024 | Jay Kakiva entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the Seattle Seahawks as a defensive lineman (DL). |
| 2024 | Chevan Cordeiro entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the Seattle Seahawks as a quarterback (QB). |
| December 24 2024 | Under Ken Niumatalolo, San Jose State lost the Hawaii Bowl to South Florida in a dramatic 5-overtime game with a score of 39-41. |
| November 29 2024 | San Jose State defeated Stanford 34-31 in the first game of their renewed 6-game home-and-home series at CEFCU Stadium on the Friday after Thanksgiving, marking a significant moment in their longstanding rivalry. |
| January 2024 | Brent Brennan leaves San Jose State to become head coach of the Arizona Wildcats. |
| January 21 2024 | Ken Niumatalolo becomes the 30th head football coach of San Jose State Spartans football program, transitioning from Navy where he had a successful coaching history. |
| 2023 | Elijah Cooks entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the Jacksonville Jaguars as a wide receiver (WR). |
| 2023 | Chevan Cordeiro was named Pre-season Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year as quarterback. |
| 2023 | The total number of games played in the El Camino Real Rivalry reaches 47, with San Diego State leading the series 24–22–2. |
| 2023 | Viliami Fehoko was drafted in the 4th round to the Dallas Cowboys as a defensive end (DE). |
| 2023 | Spartans finish tied for first in conference standings with Boise State and UNLV (6-2 in conference play) but are excluded from the MWC championship game due to a computer tiebreaker. |
| December 24 2023 | San Jose State lost the Hawaii Bowl to Coastal Carolina with a score of 14-24. |
| August 2023 | Phase I of stadium renovation completed, including the construction of the $70 million Spartan Athletic Center. |
| 2022 | San Jose State lost the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl to Eastern Michigan with a score of 27-41. |
| 2022 | Viliami Fehoko, a defensive lineman, was named Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year. |
| 2022 | Dick Vermeil inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame, celebrating his successful coaching career. |
| 2020 | Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the team conducts preseason practice at Humboldt State University and has to relocate home games to Hawaii and Las Vegas. |
| 2020 | Brent Brennan is named both the American Football Coaches Association Region 5 Coach of the Year and the Lombardi Foundation Coach of the Year. Dick Tomey is awarded the Amos Alonzo Stagg Award. |
| 2020 | San Jose State Spartans football received multiple postseason national rankings, including 24th in the AP Poll, 24th in the Coaches Poll, and 22nd in the College Football Playoff Rankings, with an impressive 7-1 season record. |
| 2020 | Win Mountain West Conference championship by defeating Boise State 34-20, securing their first conference title since 1991. Head coach Brent Brennan named Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year and national Lombardi Foundation Coach of the Year. |
| 2020 | Cade Hall, a defensive lineman, was named Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of the Year. |
| 2020 | Under Brent Brennan, San Jose State lost the Arizona Bowl to Ball State with a score of 13-34. |
| 2020 | Jack Snyder, a linebacker/tackle, was named Mountain West Conference Player of the Year. |
| 2020 | Spartans achieve a 6-0 start, their first since 1939, and crack the AP Poll top-25 for the first time since 2012. |
| 2019 | Spartans achieve a significant milestone by defeating Arkansas on the road, marking their first win against a Southeastern Conference team. They also defeat Army, becoming one of only 20 college football teams to defeat all three FBS service academies. |
| 2019 | Josh Love was named Mountain West Conference Offensive Player of the Year for his performance as quarterback. |
| 2019 | Josh Oliver was drafted in the 3rd round to the Minnesota Vikings as a tight end (TE). |
| 2019 | Seating capacity temporarily reduced to 21,520 for a massive east-side stadium renovation project. |
| 2019 | Dave Chaney becomes the first San Jose State Spartans football player to have his jersey number (52) retired, honoring his exceptional collegiate football achievements. |
| 2018 | Andre Chachere entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent (UDFA) with the Philadelphia Eagles, playing as a safety (S). |
| September 29 2018 | San Jose State plays a 5-overtime game against Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, losing 44-41 in a closely contested match. |
| 2017 | Brent Brennan, previously an Oregon State wide receivers coach and former San Jose State assistant, becomes the head coach of the San Jose State Spartans football team. |
| 2016 | Wes Schweitzer was drafted in the 6th round to the Washington Commanders as a guard (G). |
| 2016 | Tim Crawley, wide receiver, running back, and kick returner, wins the National Football Foundation James J. Campbell National Scholar-Athlete Award. |
| November 27 2016 | Ron Caragher was relieved of his duties as head coach after four seasons, with an overall record of 19-30 and only one bowl appearance. |
| August 2016 | CEFCU purchased stadium naming rights for $8.7 million in a 15-year deal with San José State University. |
| 2015 | San Jose State Spartans football team improved to a 6-7 record under head coach Ron Caragher. |
| 2015 | Under Ron Caragher, San Jose State won the Cure Bowl against Georgia State with a score of 27-16. |
| 2014 | Discussions between San Diego State and San Jose State football programs about creating a rivalry trophy using a mission bell, though no trophy was ultimately created. |
| 2014 | San Jose State Spartans football team finished the season with a 3-9 record under head coach Ron Caragher. |
| 2013 | Dick Vermeil receives the Reds Bagnell Award. |
| 2013 | Moves to the Mountain West Conference, which remains their current conference affiliation as of 2025. |
| 2013 | The Valley Trophy was introduced as an award for the winner of the annual football game between San Jose State and Fresno State. |
| 2013 | Ron Caragher became the head coach of San Jose State Spartans football, completing a 6-6 season and achieving a notable 62-52 upset win over No. 16 Fresno State. |
| 2013 | San Jose State and Nevada become West Division rivals in the Mountain West Conference. |
| 2013 | David Quessenberry was drafted in the 6th round to the Minnesota Vikings as a guard (G). |
| 2012 | Travis Johnson was awarded the Western Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Year. |
| 2012 | San Jose State Spartans football team had a breakthrough season, finishing with an 11-2 record and earning top-25 post-season rankings in the AP, Coaches, and BCS polls. |
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