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Hawaii and San Jose State prepare for matchup in college football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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Summary

The Hawaii Warriors and San Jose State Spartans are set to face off in college football action. Offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann has developed a spread-and-shred offense, integrating the run-pass option to create versatility. San Jose State's Luke Weaver, with a background in run-and-shoot, has stepped into the offensive captain role after transferring from Hawaii. The Spartans' Jabari Bates leads the league in rushing yards, although the team has struggled to find the end zone on the ground. On defense, changes have been made, with Bojay Filimoeatu replacing Derrick Odum as defensive coordinator in hopes of improving performance after a rocky last season. Both teams look to capitalize on their respective strengths during the matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Hawaii Warriors and San Jose State Spartans set to compete.
•Luke Weaver named offensive captain for SJSU.
•Jabari Bates leads the league in rushing yards.
•San Jose State's defense underwent a managerial overhaul.
•The matchup comes after SJSU's previous four-game losing streak.

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Like Dr. Frankenstein, offensive coordinator Craig Stutzmann took parts from here and there to create a monster — the spread-and-shred. Stutzmann, who was reared in the run-and-shoot as a Saint Louis School and UH receiver, added the run-pass option during his coaching stint at Emory & Henry. After joining Nick Rolovich’s UH staff in 2016, Stutzmann began integrating RPOs into the Warriors’ ...
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