The South Florida Bulls edged out the San Jose State Spartans in a thrilling five-overtime matchup at the Hawaii Bowl, securing a 41-39 victory. The game featured back-and-forth action, with both teams trading blows throughout regulation and the extra periods.
Ta’Ron Keith #9 of the South Florida Bulls returns a kickoff to score a touchdown during the first half of the game against the San Jose Spartans at the Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex on Dec. 24, 2024 in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images) Each of the last three years, San Jose State football’s season has ended in a bowl game loss. This time it was a 41-39 defeat in five overtimes to South Florida in the Hawaii Bowl.
In the fifth overtime period, the Bulls started with the ball and converted the two points with a reception by Keshaun Singleton. On SJSU’s attempt to respond, a pass from SJSU quarterback Walker Eget intended for Justin Lockhart was deflected, ending the ball game.SJSU took its first lead of the game on the back of a momentum-shifting interception by linebacker Noah McNeal-Franklin that set the Spartans up with the ball on the two-yard line after a 27-yard return.But fellow tailback Floyd Chalk IV was stuffed on a third-and-1 on their final possession of regulation, forcing the Spartans to punt with 53 seconds left.College football picks: Clemson, Tennessee, Penn State cover and win The first three overtime periods saw each team score and the fourth period saw neither reach the endzone. SJSU wide receiver Matthew Coleman, who filled in for 2024 Fred Biletnikoff Award finalist Nick Nash, led the Spartans in receiving with 119 yards on 12 receptions, including a touchdown in the first overtime and a two-point conversion in the third overtime.
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