Sacramento State Hornets 24–42 San José State Spartans: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

San José State Spartans defeated Sacramento State Hornets 42–24 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Sacramento State Hornets 24, San José State Spartans 42.

Game summary

San José State Spartans rolled past Sacramento State Hornets 42–24 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Emmett Brown (San José State) — 282.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.39 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Elijah Tau-Tolliver — 110.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Nick Nash — 9 rec, 168.0 yds.
EPA edge: San José State (+0.132/play) vs Sacramento State (-0.135/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Sacramento State Hornets	12	3	6	0	24
San José State Spartans	6	6	6	18	42

Scoring Map

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

SACSacramento State Hornets

+3OPP 11

SJSUSan José State Spartans

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Sacramento State
Q1TD
ETElijah Tau-Tolliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Elijah Tau-Tolliver rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Sacramento State
Q1TD
ETElijah Tau-Tolliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Elijah Tau-Tolliver rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
San José State
Q1TD
NNNick Nash
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Emmett Brown pass to Nick Nash for a touchdown (24 yards)
Sacramento State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 28 yards
San José State
Q2TD
JSJacob Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Nick Nash pass to Jacob Stewart for a touchdown (26 yards)
San José State
Q3TD
NNNick Nash
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Emmett Brown pass to Nick Nash for a touchdown (11 yards)
Sacramento State
Q3TD
DSDanny Scudero
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Carson Conklin pass to Danny Scudero for a touchdown (20 yards)
San José State
Q4TD
FCFloyd Chalk IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Floyd Chalk IV rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
San José State
Q4TD
JLJustin Lockhart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Emmett Brown pass to Justin Lockhart for a touchdown (8 yards)
San José State
Q4TD
FCFloyd Chalk IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Floyd Chalk IV rushes 27 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Emmett Brown (San José State) — 282.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +13.37 EPA
Nick Nash (San José State) — 26.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.41 EPA/play +4.41 EPA
Carson Conklin (Sacramento State) — 42.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.11 EPA/play +1.07 EPA

Rushing

Elijah Tau-Tolliver (Sacramento State) — 110.0 yds · 2 TD +0.13 EPA
Floyd Chalk IV (San José State) — 87.0 yds · 2 TD +0.12 EPA
Kaiden Bennett (Sacramento State) — 28.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Receiving

Nick Nash (San José State) — 9 rec · 168.0 yds +2.39 EPA
Anderson Grover (Sacramento State) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +1.03 EPA
Coleman Kuntz (Sacramento State) — 5 rec · 25.0 yds +0.09 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Emmett Brown	San José State	34	55.9%	282	3	+0.39	+13.37
Nick Nash	San José State	1	100.0%	26	1	+4.41	+4.41
Carson Conklin	Sacramento State	10	40.0%	42	1	+0.11	+1.07
Kaiden Bennett	Sacramento State	33	51.5%	128	0	-0.35	-11.66

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Sacramento State	San José State
Plays	82	64
EPA / play	-0.135	+0.132
Total EPA	-11.07	+8.46
Success rate	40.2%	45.3%
Pass EPA / play	-0.246	+0.508
Rush EPA / play	-0.012	-0.321
Yards	356	391

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Sacramento State	3	6	-2.44	Punt
Q1	San José State	3	15	-0.70	Interception
Q1	Sacramento State	12	72	+5.80	Rush TD
Q1	San José State	1	-14	-5.92	Fumble
Q1	Sacramento State	4	15	+2.07	Rush TD
Q1	San José State	6	68	+6.14	Pass TD
Q1	Sacramento State	11	72	-0.56	Fumble
Q2	San José State	3	0	-2.00	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	8	35	-0.94	Field goal
Q2	San José State	5	32	-0.69	Punt
Q2	Sacramento State	5	13	-1.10	Punt
Q2	San José State	6	68	+6.13	Pass TD
Q2	Sacramento State	1	0	-3.17	Interception
Q2	San José State	3	9	-1.14	Missed FG
Q2	Sacramento State	1	4	-0.68	Ended
Q3	San José State	7	75	+6.36	Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · San José State Spartans · Fumble (-6.47 EPA)
Q1 · San José State Spartans · Fumble (-5.92 EPA)
Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Fumble (-5.77 EPA)
Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Fumble (-4.57 EPA)
Q2 · San José State Spartans · Nick Nash pass to Jacob Stewart for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.41 EPA)
Q4 · Sacramento State Hornets · Kaiden Bennett pass intercepted (-4.1 EPA)
Q3 · Sacramento State Hornets · Carson Conklin pass to Danny Scudero for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.1 EPA)
Q1 · San José State Spartans · Emmett Brown pass to Nick Nash for 31 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.92 EPA)

Key takeaways

San José State Spartans controlled the final (42–24) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Emmett Brown (San José State) — 282.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: San José State at 0.132 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 Sacramento State Hornets vs San José State Spartans?

Sacramento State Hornets 24, San José State Spartans 42 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Sacramento State Hornets vs San José State Spartans?

San José State Spartans won with a final score of 24–42.

Where can I find the Sacramento State Hornets vs San José State Spartans box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643698.

Who led Sacramento State Hornets vs San José State Spartans in passing?

Emmett Brown (San José State) led passers with 282.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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