Published October 31, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
Read the preview written before the game →
Game report
The New Mexico Lobos beat the San José State Spartans 21-16 in college football on Saturday, October 31. The New Mexico Lobos gained 342 yards, including 231 rushing yards, while the San José State Spartans finished with 238 total yards.
The numbers
The New Mexico Lobos had 342 total yards to the San José State Spartans’ 238; on the ground, the New Mexico Lobos had 231 yards and the San José State Spartans had 48. Through the air, the San José State Spartans had 190 net passing yards, compared with 111 for the New Mexico Lobos.
The San José State Spartans recorded 15 first downs and the New Mexico Lobos recorded 16. The San José State Spartans converted 38.5% of third downs, and the New Mexico Lobos converted 30%. Possession time was 28:33 for the San José State Spartans and 31:27 for the New Mexico Lobos. The San José State Spartans had 2 turnovers; the New Mexico Lobos had 3.
Top performers
For the San José State Spartans, Luke Weaver completed 16 of 23 passes for 190 yards, with 2 interceptions, while Jabari Bates ran for 63 yards on 22 carries and Carson Clark caught 8 passes for 91 yards. San José State Spartans defender Dylan Lee had an interception, and kicker Trajan Sinatra made 3 of 3 field goals. San José State Spartans player Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa returned an interception for a touchdown.