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2016 San Jose State Spartans football team


2016 San Jose State Spartans football
Mountain West Conference
West Division
4–8 (3–5 MW)
Ron Caragher (4th season)
Al Borges (2nd season)
Multiple
Ron English (1st season)
4–3
CEFCU Stadium

The 2016 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans were led by fourth-year head coach Ron Caragher and played their home games at Spartan Stadium. They were members of the Mountain West Conference in the West Division. They finished the season 4–8, 3–5 in Mountain West play to finish in a three-way tie for third place in the West Division.

On November 27, head coach Ron Caragher was fired. Caragher finished at San Jose State with a four-year record of 19–30.

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 34:00 pmat Tulsa*Chapman StadiumTulsa, OKCBSSNL 10–4518,748
September 101:30 pmNo. 16 (FCS) Portland State*CEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CAW 66–3513,210
September 177:30 pmUtah*CEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CACBSSNL 17–3416,041
September 249:00 amat Iowa State*Jack Trice StadiumAmes, IAFSNL 10–4450,851
October 11:00 pmat New MexicoUniversity StadiumAlbuquerque, NMROOTL 41–4819,852
October 81:30 pmHawaiiCEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CA (Dick Tomey Legacy Game)Oceanic PPVL 17–3416,837
October 157:30 pmNevadaCEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CACBSSNW 14–1015,161
.mw-parser-output .tooltip-dotted{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}October 217:30 pmat San Diego StateQualcomm StadiumSan Diego, CAESPN2L 3–4225,613
October 297:30 pmUNLVCEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CACBSSNW 30–2415,733
November 47:15 pmat No. 24 Boise StateAlbertsons StadiumBoise, IDESPN2L 31–4531,863
November 197:30 pmAir ForceCEFCU StadiumSan Jose, CACBSSNL 38–4115,533
November 2612:30 pmat Fresno StateBulldog StadiumFresno, CA (Valley Cup)CBSSNW 16–1420,991
*Non-conference gameHomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the gameAll times are in Pacific time
1234Total
Spartans700310
Golden Hurricane24147045
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 16–28, 234 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Dane Evans (TULSA): 12–23, 198 YDS, 1 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Deontae Cooper (SJSU): 19 CAR, 43 YDS; D'Angelo Brewer (TULSA): 22 CAR, 164 YDS, 3 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Rahshead Johnson (SJSU): 2 REC, 75 YDS, 1 TD; Keevan Lucas (TULSA): 6 REC, 112 YDS
1234Total
No. 16 (FCS) Vikings7771435
Spartans721241466
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 14–20, 233 YDS, 3 TD; Alex Kuresa (PSU): 10–22, 135 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Deontae Cooper (SJSU): 18 CAR, 126 YDS, 1 TD; Paris Penn (PSU): 14 CAR, 137 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tre Hartley (SJSU): 4 REC, 93 YDS, 1 TD; Alex Kuresa (PSU): 1 REC, 78 YDS, 1 TD
1234Total
Utes6147734
Spartans370717
  • Passing leaders: Josh Love (SJSU): 11–21, 184 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Troy Williams (UTAH): 20–28, 257 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Deontae Cooper (SJSU): 12 CAR, 45 YDS; Zack Moss (UTAH): 12 CAR, 95 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tre Hartley (SJSU): 4 REC, 81 YDS; Tim Patrick (UTAH): 6 REC, 121 YDS, 1 TD
1234Total
Spartans307010
Cyclones101371444
  • Passing leaders: Josh Love (SJSU): 13–27, 155 YDS, 1 TD, 4 INT; Jacob Park (ISU): 15–19, 165 YDS, 3 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Zamore Zigler (SJSU): 24 CAR, 104 YDS; Mike Warren (ISU): 19 CAR, 103 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Justin Holmes (SJSU): 3 REC, 48 YDS; Deshaunte Jones (ISU): 3 REC, 78 YDS, 2 TD
1234Total
Spartans13702141
Lobos141710748
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 16–29, 314 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INT; Lamar Jordan (UNM): 4–8, 45 YDS, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Zamore Zigler (SJSU): 9 CAR, 91 YDS, 1 TD; Teriyon Gipson (UNM): 11 CAR, 156 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Justin Holmes (SJSU): 4 REC, 99 YDS; Tyrone Owens (UNM): 2 REC, 27 YDS
1234Total
Rainbow Warriors32101034
Spartans377017
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 16–30, 160 YDS, 1 TD, 3 INT; Dru Brown (HAW): 24–33, 287 YDS, 2 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Malik Roberson (SJSU): 19 CAR, 91 YDS; Dru Brown (HAW): 6 CAR, 54 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Billy Freeman (SJSU): 3 REC, 51 YDS; Marcus Kemp (HAW): 6 REC, 69 YDS
1234Total
Wolf Pack003710
Spartans070714
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 11–17, 142 YDS; Tyler Stewart (NEV): 9–20, 144 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Malik Roberson (SJSU): 35 CAR, 139 YDS; James Butler (NEV): 20 CAR, 94 YDS
  • Receiving leaders: Tre Hartley (SJSU): 5 REC, 76 YDS; James Butler (NEV): 3 REC, 92 YDS, 1 TD
1234Total
Spartans03003
Aztecs71421042
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 13–29, 104 YDS; Christian Chapman (SDSU): 13–18, 167 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 9 CAR, 42 YDS; Donnel Pumphrey (SDSU): 24 CAR, 135 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tre Hartley (SJSU): 3 REC, 46 YDS; Rashaad Penny (SDSU): 2 REC, 64 YDS
1234Total
Rebels737724
Spartans10173030
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 24–39, 292 YDS, 2 TD; Kurt Palandech (UNLV): 10–21, 161 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Zamore Zigler (SJSU): 18 CAR, 77 YDS; Charles Williams (UNLV): 22 CAR, 141 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tim Crawley (SJSU): 8 REC, 114 YDS; Devonte Boyd (UNLV): 6 REC, 136 YDS
1234Total
Spartans61001531
No. 24 Broncos71771445
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 23–36, 278 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT; Brett Rypien (BSU): 16–21, 219 YDS, 3 TD
  • Rushing leaders: Malik Roberson (SJSU): 12 CAR, 109 YDS, 1 TD; Jeremy McNichols (BSU): 28 CAR, 158 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Justin Holmes (SJSU): 6 REC, 106 YDS, 1 TD; Cedrick Wilson Jr. (BSU): 6 REC, 102 YDS, 2 TD
1234Total
Falcons710141041
Spartans13108738
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 25–37, 340 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT; Arion Worthman (AF): 3–6, 33 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • Rushing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 22 CAR, 52 YDS, 3 TD; Arion Worthman (AF): 28 CAR, 215 YDS, 2 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Tim Crawley (SJSU): 11 REC, 147 YDS; Jalen Robinette (AF): 2 REC, 30 YDS, 1 TD
1234Total
Spartans706316
Bulldogs0140014
  • Passing leaders: Kenny Potter (SJSU): 15–25, 111 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT; Zach Kline (FRES): 10–17, 145 YDS
  • Rushing leaders: Deontae Cooper (SJSU): 26 CAR, 126 YDS; Dontel James (FRES): 12 CAR, 42 YDS, 1 TD
  • Receiving leaders: Justin Holmes (SJSU): 5 REC, 43 YDS; Aaron Peck (FRES): 6 REC, 63 YDS
NamePositionSJSU YearsAlma Mater
Ron CaragherHead4thUCLA '90
Arnold AleLinebackers1stUCLA '93
Al BorgesOffensive coordinator & quarterbacks2ndChico State '81
Phil EarleyRunningbacks1stPacific Lutheran '80
Ron EnglishDefensive coordinator1stCalifornia '91
Dan FerrignoSpecial Teams Coordinator & Tight Ends2ndSan Francisco State '77
Will HarrisDefensive backs1stSouthern California '10
Andrew RolinRecruiting Coordinator & wide receivers4thSan Diego '09
Barry SacksDefensive line4thMontana '80
Adam StenavichOffensive line2ndMichigan '06
Nicholas KasparDefense3rdSan Jose State '13
Matt PeletiOffense4thSan Diego '13
Vince HugFootball Operations1stLake Erie '09
Korey GeistPlayer Personnel1stSan Francisco State '15
Gary UribeAthletic Performance4thLa Verne '96
Melanie HeinLearning Specialist2ndSan Jose State '96
Column 1Column 2Column 3Column 4Column 5
2016 San Jose State Spartans Football
Quarterback

 1 Sam Allen – sophomore (6'3, 204)  5 Kenny Potter – senior (6'2, 208)  7 Montel Aaron – freshman (6'5, 190) 12 Josh Love – freshman (6'2, 199) 14 Michael Carrillo – junior (5'11, 195) Running back

 3 Thomas Tucker – junior (5'10, 202)  6 Deontae Cooper – graduate (5'11, 199) 20 Malik Roberson – sophomore (5'8, 185) 22 Thai Cottrell – sophomore (5'7, 176) 32 Brandon Monroe – junior (6'1, 242) 33 Jamar Williams-Sheppard – freshman (6'2, 215) 34 Zamore Zigler – freshman (5'10, 168) 36 Michael Roots – freshman (5'9, 185) 39 Francoise Sims II – freshman (6'0, 232) 40 Jarrod Lawson – senior (5'8, 192) 49 Shane Smith – senior (6'2, 247) Wide receiver

 2 Tim Crawley – senior (5'7, 169)  8 Rahshead Johnson – sophomore (5'9, 169)  4 Justin Holmes – sophomore (6'2, 211) 11 JaQuan Blackwell – freshman (6'2, 190) 13 Tre Hartley – sophomore (6'0, 183) 15 Tyler Winston – senior (6'2, 200) 80 Ray Surry – freshman (6'2, 195) 82 A'Darrius Wilson – freshman (6'3, 215) 84 Bailey Gaither – freshman (6'1, 179) 85 Brandon Pierce – freshman (5'9, 159) 87 Brendan Lane – freshman (5'10, 181) 88 Nick Inneh – junior (6'1, 190) Tight end

18 Billy Freeman – senior (6'3, 234) 30 Nico Lima – freshman (6'4, 257) 46 Cameron Woodard – freshman (6'4, 260) 81 Billy Humphreys – freshman (6'5, 230) 86 LeVander Brown – senior (6'4, 247) 89 Josh Oliver – sophomore (6'5, 246) | | Offensive lineman

54 Charles Nelson – sophomore (6'4, 297) 55 Jack Snyder – freshman (6'5, 255) 56 Kyle Hoppe – freshman (6'1, 290) 60 Michael Talafus – senior (6'3, 282) 61 Adam Heigis – freshman (6'6, 280) 62 Jeremiah Kolone – junior (6'3, 301) 65 Trevor Robbins – freshman (6'4, 260) 66 Dominic Fredrickson – freshman (6'3, 297) 68 Keoni Taylor – junior (6'3, 303) 69 Blake Walker – freshman (6'8, 300) 72 Jaelen Lewis – freshman (6'5, 265) 73 Skylar Lacy – graduate (6'6, 305) 74 Chris Gonzalez – junior (6'3, 310) 75 Nate Velichko – junior (6'7, 302) 77 Evan Sarver – senior (6'5, 297) 78 Deano Motes – freshman (6'5, 278) 79 Troy Kowalski – freshman (6'5, 293) Defensive lineman

36 Malik Hayes – freshman (6'4, 231) 43 Mikal Berry – junior (6'6, 254) 51 Owen Roberts – sophomore (6'2, 285) 53 Isaiah Irving – senior (6'3, 241) 59 Bryson Bridges – sophomore (6'2, 272) 63 Travis Miller – junior (6'4, 296) 67 Nico Aimonetti – junior (6'5, 275) 70 Trevor Bloom – freshman (6'5, 261) 76 Dante Abono – freshman (6'6, 245) 88 Joseph Melo – freshman (6'5, 257) 90 Nick Oreglia – senior (6'3, 281) 91 Lukas Hendricks – freshman (6'5, 259) 92 Keenan Sykes – senior (6'3, 270) 94 Eugene Taylor – senior (6'3, 247) 95 Cameron Alexander – freshman (6'5, 225) 98 Terrell Townsend – freshman (6'5, 256) Long snappers

48 James Workman – freshman (6'0, 220) 64 Gianfranco Fortino – junior (6'1, 242) | | Linebacker

 4 Christian Tago – senior (6'1, 242)  5 Frank Ginda – sophomore (6'0, 241) 11 William Ossai – junior (6'2, 231) 33 Jesse Osuna – freshman (6'0, 224) 42 Alex Manigo – senior (6'0, 231) 44 Mark Amann – senior (6'0, 229) 45 Noah Failauga – freshman (6'1, 225) 50 Blake Walls – freshman (5'11, 215) 54 Epie Sona – senior (5'11, 233) 55 Brett Foley – freshman (6'3, 228) 99 Connor Hollister – freshman (6'2, 215) Defensive back

 3 Jermaine Kelly – junior (6'1, 192)  7 David Williams – sophomore (6'0, 207) 10 Maurice McKnight – junior (6'0, 180) 14 Dehlon Preston – freshman (5'9, 179) 17 Chad Miller – sophomore (6'0, 185) 19 Dakari Monroe – sophomore (5'11, 181) 21 Andre Chachere – junior (6'0, 192) 23 Trevorn Bierria – freshman (6'0, 188) 24 Dominic Barnes – senior (5'11, 202) 25 Chandler Hawkins – sophomore (5'11, 194) 26 Tre Webb – freshman (6'0, 175) 27 Johnathan Lenard Jr. – freshman (6'1, 180) 28 Jeremy Kelly – sophomore (6'2, 185) 29 Cameron Smith – freshman (6'0, 175) 31 Ethan Aguayo – freshman (6'2, 201) 38 Mato Pacheco – freshman (6'0, 165) 40 Matt Torres – freshman (6'0, 180) Placekicker

35 Jake Lanski – junior (5'10, 195) 37 Matt Barmby – junior (6'2, 195) (+P) Punter

15 Michael Carrizosa – junior (5'10, 226) 38 Bryce Crawford – sophomore (6'3, 217) (+PK) |

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