San José State Spartans 52–54 Washington State Cougars: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2024

Quick answer

Washington State Cougars defeated San José State Spartans 54–52 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: San José State Spartans 52, Washington State Cougars 54.

Game summary

Washington State Cougars edged San José State Spartans 54–52 in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 14 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 17 plays.
Passing leader: Emmett Brown (San José State) — 366.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.31 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Wayshawn Parker — 76.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Nick Nash — 16 rec, 152.0 yds.
EPA edge: Washington State (+0.252/play) vs San José State (+0.232/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
San José State Spartans	9	6	18	6	6	52
Washington State Cougars	6	15	0	21	6	54

Scoring Map

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

SJSUSan José State Spartans

+3

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 35

WSUWashington State Cougars

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Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Washington State
Q1TD
JMJohn Mateer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
John Mateer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
San José State
Q1TD
FCFloyd Chalk IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Floyd Chalk IV rushes 66 yards for a touchdown
San José State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 2
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 19 yards
Washington State
Q2TD
CMCooper Mathers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
John Mateer pass to Cooper Mathers for a touchdown (4 yards)
Washington State
Q2TD
CMCooper Mathers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
John Mateer pass to Cooper Mathers for a touchdown (8 yards)
San José State
Q2TD
JSJacob Stewart
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Emmett Brown pass to Jacob Stewart for a touchdown (4 yards)
Washington State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 36 yards
San José State
Q3TD
NNNick Nash
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Emmett Brown pass to Nick Nash for a touchdown (19 yards)
San José State
Q3TD
EBEmmett Brown
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Emmett Brown rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
San José State
Q3TD
FCFloyd Chalk IV
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-21
Floyd Chalk IV rushes 18 yards for a touchdown
Washington State
Q4TD
KWKyle Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
John Mateer pass to Kyle Williams for a touchdown (13 yards)
Washington State
Q4TD
JMJosh Meredith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-33
John Mateer pass to Josh Meredith for a touchdown (36 yards)
Washington State
Q4TD
DPDylan Paine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-39
Dylan Paine rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
San José State
Q4TD
THTreyShun Hurry
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-39
Emmett Brown pass to TreyShun Hurry for a touchdown (20 yards)
Washington State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
39-42
Field goal good from 52 yards
Washington State
OT2TD
DPDylan Paine
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
39-48
Dylan Paine rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
San José State
OT2TD
NNNick Nash
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
45-48
Emmett Brown pass to Nick Nash for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Emmett Brown (San José State) — 366.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +15.86 EPA
John Mateer (Washington State) — 429.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.31 EPA/play +15.09 EPA

Rushing

Wayshawn Parker (Washington State) — 76.0 yds -0.17 EPA
John Mateer (Washington State) — 124.0 yds · 1 TD +0.75 EPA
Floyd Chalk IV (San José State) — 96.0 yds · 2 TD +0.26 EPA

Receiving

Nick Nash (San José State) — 16 rec · 152.0 yds +0.59 EPA
Kyle Williams (Washington State) — 8 rec · 138.0 yds +1.51 EPA
Jacob Stewart (San José State) — 7 rec · 51.0 yds +0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Emmett Brown	San José State	54	64.8%	366	4	+0.31	+15.86
John Mateer	Washington State	49	53.1%	429	4	+0.31	+15.09

Team EPA comparison

Stat	San José State	Washington State
Plays	74	94
EPA / play	+0.232	+0.252
Total EPA	+15.53	+22.21
Success rate	44.6%	51.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.311	+0.314
Rush EPA / play	-0.021	+0.178
Yards	493	679

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Washington State	13	86	+7.60	Rush TD
Q1	San José State	11	118	+5.95	Field goal
Q1	Washington State	14	84	+6.89	Pass TD
Q2	San José State	3	6	-2.48	Punt
Q2	Washington State	9	85	+6.35	Pass TD
Q2	Washington State	4	4	-4.42	Ended
Q2	San José State	9	61	+5.60	Pass TD
Q2	Washington State	11	66	+0.98	Field goal
Q3	San José State	5	75	+6.63	Pass TD
Q3	Washington State	10	103	-4.93	Interception
Q3	San José State	7	13	-0.20	Rush TD
Q3	Washington State	3	-1	-3.68	Punt
Q3	San José State	7	70	+6.10	Rush TD
Q3	Washington State	6	65	+5.75	Pass TD
Q4	San José State	4	15	-2.15	Punt
Q4	Washington State	5	11	-1.71	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass intercepted (-7.79 EPA)
Q4 · San José State Spartans · Emmett Brown pass to TreyShun Hurry for a touchdown (20 yards) (+5.86 EPA)
Q1 · San José State Spartans · Floyd Chalk IV rushes 66 yards for a touchdown (+4.73 EPA)
Q2 · San José State Spartans · Fumble (-4.51 EPA)
Q4 · San José State Spartans · Emmett Brown pass intercepted (-4.0 EPA)
Q4 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass to Josh Meredith for a touchdown (36 yards) (+3.79 EPA)
Q1 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass to Tre Shackelford for 17 yards (3rd & 13) (+3.49 EPA)
Q3 · Washington State Cougars · John Mateer pass to Kris Hutson for 22 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.42 EPA)

Key takeaways

Washington State Cougars controlled the final (54–52) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Emmett Brown (San José State) — 366.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: Washington State at 0.252 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of San José State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars?

San José State Spartans 52, Washington State Cougars 54 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won San José State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars?

Washington State Cougars won with a final score of 52–54.

Where can I find the San José State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401643714.

Who led San José State Spartans vs Washington State Cougars in passing?

Emmett Brown (San José State) led passers with 366.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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