San Jose State Spartans quarterback Tama Amisone is set to become the first true freshman to start at quarterback for San Jose State in over two decades, a feat he will undertake against arch-rival Fresno State this Saturday night. The 20-year-old Amisone, who has been used in designed run packages early in the season, will replace senior Walker Eget, who suffered an injury and won't be able to start the final game of his college career.
Eget, a five-year veteran who led the Mountain West in passing yards and was fourth in touchdown passes, is set to lead the Spartans' offense one last time before handing over the reins to Amisone. The young quarterback will have the chance to target talented wide receiver Danny Scudero, who has already racked up 1,234 receiving yards this season and currently trails only Skyler Bell of Connecticut with 45 yards in the FBS leaderboards.
However, San Jose State isn't just looking at winning on Saturday night; they're aiming for a greater cause. With their coach Ken Niumatalolo emphasizing the importance of his senior players going out on the right note, this final meeting between the Spartans and Bulldogs is set to be an emotional one for both teams.
Fresno State presents a formidable challenge for San Jose State, with its number two-ranked scoring defense in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs' offense boasts a dynamic duo at running back in Rayshon Luke and Bryson Donelson, who have combined for 1,218 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns this season. Fresno's quarterback situation remains uncertain with E.J. Warner expected to start this game.
The coaching staff is now planning to adapt their Spread and Shred offense to better suit Amisone's skills as a dual-threat quarterback, hoping that the young gun will be able to operate effectively in the drop back position. However, they're also aware that the transfer portal has significantly altered the college football landscape, with schools competing fiercely for talent.
Ultimately, San Jose State faces an uphill battle against Fresno State on Saturday night, but this game represents a pivotal moment for their coaching staff and the program's recruiting strategy.
Eget, a five-year veteran who led the Mountain West in passing yards and was fourth in touchdown passes, is set to lead the Spartans' offense one last time before handing over the reins to Amisone. The young quarterback will have the chance to target talented wide receiver Danny Scudero, who has already racked up 1,234 receiving yards this season and currently trails only Skyler Bell of Connecticut with 45 yards in the FBS leaderboards.
However, San Jose State isn't just looking at winning on Saturday night; they're aiming for a greater cause. With their coach Ken Niumatalolo emphasizing the importance of his senior players going out on the right note, this final meeting between the Spartans and Bulldogs is set to be an emotional one for both teams.
Fresno State presents a formidable challenge for San Jose State, with its number two-ranked scoring defense in the Mountain West. The Bulldogs' offense boasts a dynamic duo at running back in Rayshon Luke and Bryson Donelson, who have combined for 1,218 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns this season. Fresno's quarterback situation remains uncertain with E.J. Warner expected to start this game.
The coaching staff is now planning to adapt their Spread and Shred offense to better suit Amisone's skills as a dual-threat quarterback, hoping that the young gun will be able to operate effectively in the drop back position. However, they're also aware that the transfer portal has significantly altered the college football landscape, with schools competing fiercely for talent.
Ultimately, San Jose State faces an uphill battle against Fresno State on Saturday night, but this game represents a pivotal moment for their coaching staff and the program's recruiting strategy.
, especially since it's been so long since a true freshman started at the position. It's cool that Eget is going out on top, leading his team one last time 
️. But, gotta be real, Fresno State looks like a tough opponent 
- their defense is pretty formidable and they've got some talented RBs 
. I'm curious to see how the coaching staff adapts their offense to suit Amisone's skills 
. With the transfer portal being so unpredictable, it's gonna be interesting to see how this game plays out 
. Overall, I'm rooting for SJSU to make a statement, but I wouldn't count them out just yet 
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i'm literally shook rn, tama amisone is gonna be startin at qb 4 san jose state!!!!!! that's crazy talk, over 20 yrs since they had a true freshman lead the team!!! and now it's on against their arch rivals fresno state, this game is gonna be EPIC!!! 
i'm tryna contain my emotions rn but its hard when ur team needs u so bad, esp with walker eget goin out on his last game and all 
meanwhile, san jose state got a big task ahead of them facin that number 2 ranked scoring defense from fresno state 
the coaching staff is doin their best to adapt, but its still a tough road ahead 
i'm hyped for tama amisone tho, he's gotta step up and show us what he's made of 
this could be the turning point for san jose state, esp with all the changes in the transfer portal 
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, I think it's sick how he'll be taking over as QB from Walker Eget, especially with Fresno State being such a tough opponent 
. But what I love about this game is that it's not just about winning – it's about the seniors giving it their all before graduation 
. The coaching staff's gonna need to adapt and get creative with Amisone, but you know what? I'm rooting for the young guy 
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It's gonna be an emotional night for both squads, especially with Eget going out on his last start 
Can't wait to see how San Jose State adapts their offense to Amisone's skills 
. schools are just grabbing talent left and right. but at the end of the day, this game is gonna be super emotional especially since Eget won't be able to finish his senior season 
but Fresno State is like, woah! They've got that number two-ranked scoring defense for crying out loud 
It's like, yeah, it's an emotional final meeting between the Spartans and Bulldogs 
And let's be real, San Jose State's coaching staff is just trying to adapt because they didn't find talent through their own scouting efforts 
He's been doing well in designed run packages and now it's time to put his skills to the test in a big game. 
But I love how coach Niumatalolo is emphasizing the importance of this game for his senior players - it's all about going out on a high note! 
They gotta give props to Eget for leading the team this far, but I'm hyped for what the future holds for this young gun. 
but rn fresno state looks super tough w/ that no 1 defense lol hope tama can rise 2 the challenge 
. And let's be real, the college football landscape has changed so much that you gotta be adaptable and willing to learn 
. Amisone's got his work cut out for him, but if he rises to the challenge, it'll be a beautiful thing to watch! 
#FresnoState #MountainWest #SpreadTheLove
This game is gonna be an emotional one for both teams... can't wait to see how it all unfolds 
The emotions are gonna be real, especially with senior players Eget and Scudero going out on a high note 
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. And, yeah, Amisone's got talent and all, but he's also gotta deal with Fresno State's crazy defense 
. I guess what I'm saying is that this game could go either way... or maybe they'll just get destroyed