Utah State Aggies 21–42 San José State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2023

Quick answer

San José State Spartans defeated Utah State Aggies 42–21 in Week 8, 2023. Final score: Utah State Aggies 21, San José State Spartans 42.

Game summary

San José State Spartans rolled past Utah State Aggies 42–21 in Week 8 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Chevan Cordeiro (San José State) — 106.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.23 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kairee Robinson — 100.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jalen Royals — 4 rec, 60.0 yds.
EPA edge: San José State (+0.127/play) vs Utah State (-0.007/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah State Aggies	0	12	0	6	21
San José State Spartans	12	0	12	12	42

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

USUUtah State Aggies

SJSUSan José State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

San José State
Q1TD
QCQuali Conley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Quali Conley rushes 10 yards for a touchdown
San José State
Q1TD
KRKairee Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Chevan Cordeiro pass to Kairee Robinson for a touchdown (4 yards)
Utah State
Q2TD
RFRahsul Faison
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Rahsul Faison rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Utah State
Q2TD
MDMicah Davis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
McCae Hillstead pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (25 yards)
San José State
Q3TD
QCQuali Conley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Quali Conley rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
San José State
Q3TD
CRCharles Rogers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Chevan Cordeiro pass to Charles Rogers for a touchdown (10 yards)
San José State
Q4TD
NNNick Nash
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Chevan Cordeiro pass to Nick Nash for a touchdown (29 yards)
Utah State
Q4TD
JRJalen Royals
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
McCae Hillstead pass to Jalen Royals for a touchdown (20 yards)
San José State
Q4TD
KRKairee Robinson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Kairee Robinson rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Chevan Cordeiro (San José State) — 106.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.23 EPA/play +5.38 EPA
McCae Hillstead (Utah State) — 144.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.09 EPA/play +2.77 EPA

Rushing

Kairee Robinson (San José State) — 100.0 yds · 1 TD -0.13 EPA
Quali Conley (San José State) — 74.0 yds · 2 TD +0.24 EPA
Davon Booth (Utah State) — 43.0 yds -0.03 EPA

Receiving

Jalen Royals (Utah State) — 4 rec · 60.0 yds +2.45 EPA
Micah Davis (Utah State) — 4 rec · 57.0 yds +2.12 EPA
Kairee Robinson (San José State) — 4 rec · 22.0 yds +0.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Chevan Cordeiro	San José State	23	65.2%	106	3	+0.23	+5.38
McCae Hillstead	Utah State	30	56.7%	144	2	+0.09	+2.77

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah State	San José State
Plays	62	70
EPA / play	-0.007	+0.127
Total EPA	-0.46	+8.92
Success rate	37.1%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.092	+0.234
Rush EPA / play	-0.101	+0.075
Yards	264	371

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	San José State	6	58	+4.68	Rush TD
Q1	San José State	3	11	-3.43	Fumble
Q1	Utah State	6	29	-4.04	Interception
Q1	San José State	4	30	-3.17	Fumble
Q1	Utah State	3	0	-2.45	Punt
Q1	San José State	7	39	+3.05	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	12	75	+6.66	Rush TD
Q2	San José State	9	40	-0.84	Missed FG
Q2	Utah State	8	69	+5.84	Pass TD
Q2	San José State	3	-1	-1.69	Punt
Q2	Utah State	3	-1	-0.54	Punt
Q2	San José State	3	4	-0.93	Punt
Q2	Utah State	1	4	-0.32	Ended
Q3	Utah State	6	13	-1.94	Punt
Q3	San José State	12	58	+3.50	Rush TD
Q3	Utah State	4	8	-4.98	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass intercepted (-5.23 EPA)
Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Kickoff (+4.4 EPA)
Q2 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (25 yards) (+4.27 EPA)
Q1 · San José State Spartans · Fumble (-4.13 EPA)
Q4 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Jalen Royals for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.05 EPA)
Q4 · San José State Spartans · Chevan Cordeiro pass to Nick Nash for a touchdown (29 yards) (+3.98 EPA)
Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Terrell Vaughn rushes for a loss of 1 yard (4th & 1) (-3.57 EPA)
Q4 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass intercepted (-3.54 EPA)

Key takeaways

San José State Spartans controlled the final (42–21) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Chevan Cordeiro (San José State) — 106.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: San José State at 0.127 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Utah State Aggies vs San José State Spartans?

Utah State Aggies 21, San José State Spartans 42 in Week 8 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Utah State Aggies vs San José State Spartans?

San José State Spartans won with a final score of 21–42.

Where can I find the Utah State Aggies vs San José State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532602.

Who led Utah State Aggies vs San José State Spartans in passing?

Chevan Cordeiro (San José State) led passers with 106.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Utah State Aggies at San José State Spartans in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.