"SJSU Storylines: Quarterback Walker Eget leads the FBS with 2,941 passing yards and wide receiver Danny Scudero leads the nation in receiving yards with 1,126. ... SJSU is attempting to win a game in Reno for the first time since 2000. They've lost 10 straight. ... Eget's streak without throwing an interception ended at 275 attempts when he was picked off twice in a loss to Air Force last Saturday. Eget had not thrown an interception since Sept. 6 against Texas. ... SJSU has lost three of its last four games and needs to win its final three games to become bowl eligible for the fourth straight season. ... SJSU has not won a game on the road yet this season (0-4). ... SJSU ranks 11th in the MW in total defense (281 yards allowed per game) and is facing the worst passing team (statistically) in the conference."
"Nevada Storylines: Nevada has lost seven in a row, its last win coming Sept. 6 when the Wolfpack beat Sacramento State 20-17. ... After benching starting quarterback Chubba Purdy, Brock's brother and a onetime SJSU commit, the Wolfpack have been starting true freshman quarterback Carter Jones, who has thrown for 661 yards, three touchdowns and eight interceptions. ... Nevada has three one-score losses, one fewer than the Spartans. ... Nevada has been outscored 75-17 in its past two games."
San Jose State enters with a 3-6 record and a potent passing game led by Walker Eget (2,941 yards) and receiver Danny Scudero (1,126 yards). Eget's interception-free streak ended at 275 attempts, and SJSU needs three straight wins to reach bowl eligibility. The Spartans have not won on the road this year and have lost 10 straight games in Reno. Nevada is 1-8 with seven consecutive losses, recently replacing Chubba Purdy with true freshman Carter Jones, who has three touchdowns and eight interceptions. Nevada's offense has struggled, producing only 11 offensive touchdowns.
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