Emmett Brown News, Rumors, Updates - San Jose State Spartans

Enters transfer portal Brown has decided to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown will enter the transfer portal in seek of new pastures after one year with San Jose State. The redshirt sophomore quarterback completed 125 of 217 passes for 1,621 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions across eight appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Comes in late Saturday Brown was 6-for-16 passing for 66 yards and an interception during Saturday's 33-10 loss to Fresno State.

Impact Brown was the third quarterback in for San Jose State on Saturday, after both Walker Eget and Xavier Ward struggled. After a strong start to his sophomore campaign, Brown was replaced as the Spartans' starter after a couple of rough outings, though it appears he could get another look in a road matchup versus Oregon State following a bye.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Replaced again in loss Brown was 8-for-14 passing for 91 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-24 loss against Colorado State.

Impact It's the second straight week that Brown was replaced by Walker Eget midway through the game. After completing 62 percent of his passes for 1,290 yards through his first four games, Brown's posted a subpar 47.6 completion percentage over his last two outings. It remains to be seen who'll be under center next week when the Spartans take on Wyoming.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled in win Brown was 12-for-28 passing for 170 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 35-31 win over Nevada. He also had four rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Brown completed a season-low 42.9 percent of his passes before the Spartans turned to Walker Eget late in the fourth quarter. While Brown struggled Saturday, the move comes as a surprise considering the sophomore's success to start the campaign -- he's now completed 59.1 percent of his passes for 1,460 yards, 15 touchdowns and four interceptions through five games with San Jose State. It remains to be seen whether Brown or Eget will start under center next week against Colorado State.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Another big day in loss Brown was 35-for-54 passing for 375 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions during Friday's 54-52 overtime defeat to Washington State. He also added a rushing score.

Impact Brown's two interceptions proved costly in the overtime loss, though the redshirt sophomore delivered another impressive performance overall, topping 350 yards with four touchdowns for a second straight game. Brown is now ranked fifth in the nation in passing yards with 1,290 and tied for second in touchdowns with 13.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in win Brown completed 26 of 38 passes for 355 yards and four touchdowns during Saturday's 31-10 victory versus Kennesaw State.

Impact It's been an excellent start to the year for Brown, who's now completed 60.6 percent of his passes for 915 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions while leading the Spartans to a 3-0 record. However, Brown will be in for a much tougher assignment next week against a Washington State team that's coming off a 24-19 win over Washington.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Improves to 2-0 Brown completed 17 of 32 passes for 262 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Saturday's 17-7 victory over Air Force.

Impact Brown's been solid in his first two starts with San Jose State, completing 37 of 66 passes for 560 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions. Brown and the Spartans will look to keep rolling next week in a home matchup with Kennesaw State.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brown throws 2 TD passes as San Jose State beats Air Force 17-7

Emmett Brown passed for 262 yards and two touchdowns, including a 58-yard TD connection with Jackson Canaan that gave San Jose State the lead for good and the Spartans beat Air For...

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sharp in opener Brown went 20-for-34 passing for 298 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Thursday's 42-24 victory over Sacramento State.

Impact After turning the ball over on his first two drives, Brown seemed to settle in as the game went on, leading the Spartans to a second-half comeback. Brown earned the starting job in San Jose over Walker Eget in the offseason, after joining the team as a transfer from Washington State. While it was an encouraging debut for the 5-foot-10 quarterback, Brown will face a tougher task next week when the Spartans open conference play on the road versus Air Force.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Nash, Emmett Brown power San Jose State to 42-24 victory over Sacramento State

Nick Nash accounted for three touchdowns, Emmett Brown threw three touchdown passes and San Jose State defeated Sacramento State 42-24 in the debut of Ken Niumatalolo as coach of t...

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting against Sacramento State Brown has been named the starting quaterback for San Jose State's season opener against Sacramento state, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Brown transferred in from Washington State in the offseason and will make his first career start during Thursday's game. Brown appeared in a single game for the Cougars in 2023, completing two of four pass attempts for 14 yards and an interception. The redshirt sophomore was part of a position battle with Walker Eget for the starting job, and though Brown has been named the Week 1 starter, it remains to be seen whether Eget will continue to receive a share of snaps moving forward.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as co-starter with Eget Brown is listed as a co-starter at quarterback with Walker Eget on San Jose State's opening depth chart.

Impact Brown has battled with Eget all offseason, and the quarterback competition appears to have carried into the season. Brown spent the 2023 season with Washington State, appearing in one game and throwing for just 14 yards.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for starting job Brown is reportedly in a tight battle for the starting quarterback spot at San Jose State, per the Mercury News.

Impact Brown transferred in from Washington State this past offseason and has apparently stepped into the thick of the QB competition with the Spartans. Head coach Ken Niumatalolo indicated that Brown and Walker Eget are "neck-and-neck" in terms of the competition, with Niutamatolo reportedly prioritizing ball security and leadership.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter transfer portal Brown will enter the transfer portal, according to his announcement Friday.

Impact During 2023, Brown did not get many snaps while serving as Washington State's third-string quarterback behind Cameron Ward and John Mateer. Thus, Brown will look to enroll elsewhere for 2024.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Brown throws 2 TD passes as San Jose State beats Air Force 17-7

Nick Nash, Emmett Brown power San Jose State to 42-24 victory over Sacramento State