San Jose State Spartans News

Luke Weaver - Won't start in Week 10 Weaver won't start Saturday's game against Northern Illinois, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Weaver will return to the QB2 role after Daniel Rolovich was cleared to start after overcoming an undisclosed injury. Weaver was 16-for-23 passing for 190 yards and two interceptions during a 21-16 loss to New Mexico in Week 9.

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Daniel Rolovich - Will start Saturday Rolovich will start Saturday's game against Northern Illinois, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Rolovich had been dealing with an undisclosed issue and missed the start against New Mexico last week, but he's set to return this weekend. He has gone 1-1 as a starter in 2026, and the move sends Luke Weaver back to the QB2 role. In two games this season, Rolovich has completed just 46.2 percent of his passes for 193 yards while posting a 1:0 TD:INT.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole - Good to go for Week 10 Kopa-Kaawalauole (undisclosed) has been cleared ahead of Saturday's game versus Northern Illinois, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Kopa-Kaawalauole did not appear in Saturday's loss to New Mexico but will be ready to roll for Saturday's action. He's mostly served as a blocker this season, totaling only four catches on the year.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Hoch - Considered questionable for Week 10 Hoch (leg) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Northern Illinois, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Hoch, who's missed the last three games due to an undisclosed injury, is at risk of missing his fourth Saturday. He had a strong start to the season, catching 23 passes for 338 yards and three touchdowns across his six appearances this season.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jessie Bates III - Reclaims lead role Bates totaled 22 carries for 63 yards during Saturday's 21-16 loss versus New Mexico.

Impact While Bates didn't find a ton of room to run Saturday, did reaffirm his status as SJSU's bell-cow back, logging 20-plus carries for the fourth time this year, after he was limited to 11 touches last week against Nevada. Through eight games this season, Bates has totaled 649 rushing yards with a touchdown on 153 carries.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carson Clark - Heavy volume again in defeat Clark reeled in 8 of 10 targets for 91 yards during Saturday's 21-16 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Clark stood out as the Spartans' number-one receiver again Saturday, as no other player logged more than two receptions in the defeat. Through nine games, the freshman Clark's totaled 55 receptions (on 80 targets) for 642 yards and five touchdowns.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luke Weaver - Throws two picks in defeat Weaver was 16-for-23 passing for 190 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 21-16 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Weaver was back under center Saturday, after taking over for an injured Daniel Rolovich last week against Nevada. The results were mixed for Weaver -- while his 69.6 completion percentage marked a season high, the senior also threw a pair of costly interceptions in the defeat. With Rolovich healthy, it remains to be seen who will get the start next week against Northern Illinois.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Cooper Hoch - DNP Saturday Hoch (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 21-16 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Hoch cleared the injury report ahead of kickoff Saturday but ended up not taking the field. The wideout was previously recovering from a leg injury, suggesting the issue may have resurfaced during pregame warmups. When fully healthy, he serves as a reliable target in the passing attack, having hauled in 23 receptions for 338 yards and three touchdowns across six games this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole - DNP Saturday Kopa-Kaawalauole (undisclosed) did not play in Saturday's 21-16 loss to New Mexico.

Impact Kopa-Kaawalauole was unable to recover in time for Saturday's kickoff after being listed as questionable on San Jose State's initial injury report. The tight end's absence marked his second missed game of the campaign. Backup Ryan Boultwood was able to see an expanded role. Kopa-Kaawalauole will aim to return against Northern Illinois in Week 10.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Daniel Rolovich - Could start once again for Spartans Rolovich (undisclosed) is in the mix to start for the Spartans in Week 10 at Northern Illinois if he's healthy, per Haddy Barghouti of the Mercury News.

Impact Rolovich wasn't listed on the Spartans' final injury report, so the quarterback was assumed to be healthy even though Luke Weaver got the start. However, head coach Ken Niumatalolo said "We'll see how he is this week. If he can go, obviously, he's back in the mix of things," which seems to imply the gunslinger wasn't at 100 percent Saturday night. San Jose State's quarterback room remains in flux.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Hoch - Set to return Saturday Hoch (leg) is available for Saturday's contest against New Mexico, per Haddy Barghouti of the Mercury News.

Impact Hoch was spotted in full uniform Saturday, signaling that he will be an option in San Jose State's receiving corps. The wideout had missed two consecutive games for the team as he tended to a leg injury. His return is notable as he has been a dependable target this season, recording 23 catches for 338 yards and three scores in six contests.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Rolovich - Won't start vs. Lobos Rolovich won't start against New Mexico on Saturday, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Rolovich is healthy after he was knocked out of the Spartans' win over UTEP in Week 8, but the gunslinger has ceded the starting role to Luke Weaver. Rolovich is 12-of-26 passing this season for 193 yards and one touchdown, and he figures to be Weaver's primary backup against New Mexico.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Weaver - Set to start vs. New Mexico Weaver will start against New Mexico on Saturday, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Weaver took over for Robert McDaniel, who was already replacing Daniel Rolovich (undisclosed) after he suffered an injury last week against UTEP. Now, the senior gunslinger will draw another start, he's seventh of the year. Weaver is 3-3 as a starter for the Spartans this season, and he's thrown for 1,620 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interception with 80 rushing yards and a score as well.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jase Nix - Ruled out for Week 9 Nix will not play in Saturday's clash with New Mexico, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Nix will sit out his first game of the year with an undisclosed injury. The freshman wideout has nine grabs for 94 yards and a score this season. His next chance to play will be Nov. 7 against Northern Illinois.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Rolovich - Ready to roll for Week 9 Rolovich (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's clash with New Mexico, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Rolovich won't have to miss any additional time after suffering an apparent injury against UTEP last week. The team has not made it clear whether Rolovich will start a third straight game or if Luke Weaver will resume his starting duties.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole - Status questionable for Saturday Kopa-Kaawalauole is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus New Mexico, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Kopa-Kaawalauole has just three catches all year so his potential absence shouldn't be much of an impact in the passing game. Ryan Boultwood could see more snaps if Kopa-Kaawalauole were to miss.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cooper Hoch - Carrying questionable tag versus New Mexico Hoch (leg) is questionable for Saturday's contest versus New Mexico, per the Mountain West availability report.

Impact Hoch has a chance to play after sitting out consecutive weeks with a leg injury. He has not scored since Week 2 and will look to find paydirt if able to suit up.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

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Viliami Teu - Sees 10 carries in loss Teu posted 10 carries for 44 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 28-13 loss against Nevada.

Impact Teu broke out for 156 yards and two touchdowns last week in the absence of Jabari Bates. While Bates did return Saturday, Teu maintained a role in the Spartans' backfield, with the two seeing a near-even split in touches. Expect Teu to see similar volume in the second half of the season. The junior is up to 286 yards with three touchdowns across seven games this year.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Luke Weaver - Takes over late Weaver was 6-for-10 passing for 91 yards during Saturday's 28-13 defeat versus Nevada.

Impact Weaver, who missed last week's win over UTEP with an injury, was healthy Saturday though ultimately ceded the starting role to freshman Daniel Rolovich (undisclosed). However, after Rolovich went down with an injury in the first quarter and Robert McDaniel proved ineffective in his stead, the Spartans turned back to Weaver in the fourth, where he'd lead a late scoring drive. Expect Weaver to be back under center next week against New Mexico, if Rolovich is unable to go.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Robert McDaniel - Struggles in season debut McDaniel completed 6 of 13 passes for 48 yards during Saturday's 28-13 defeat versus Nevada.

Impact McDaniel took over under center early Saturday, after Daniel Rolovich (undisclosed) left with an injury in the first quarter. The redshirt freshman struggled to get much going through the air, ultimately forcing the Spartans to turn back to Luke Weaver in the fourth quarter. McDaniel appeared in three games for San Jose State last year, where he completed just three of his 11 pass attempts for 19 yards with an interception.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Rolovich - Leaves with injury Rolovich (undisclosed) was 0-for-3 passing before leaving with an injury during Saturday's 28-13 defeat against Nevada.

Impact Rolovich got the start again Saturday, after leading the Spartans to a win over UTEP last week. However, the freshman went down with an injury early in the first quarter and didn't return to the game. San Jose State turned to Robert McDaniel and later Luke Weaver in Rolovich's absence. It remains to be seen whether or not Rolovich will be available for the Spartans' Week 9 matchup with New Mexico.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Clark - Held in check Saturday Clark tallied five receptions (on 10 targets) for 42 yards during Saturday's 28-13 loss to Nevada.

Impact While Clark led the Spartans with double-digit targets, the wideout posted his lowest yardage total since Week 3, as San Jose State rotated through three different quarterbacks in the defeat. Through eight games, the freshman Clark has brought in 47 receptions (on 70 targets) for 551 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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