Central Michigan Tops San José State in Week 1 Matchup
Central Michigan defeated San José State 16-14 in Week 1, covering the spread as the away team. The Chippewas dominated early, scoring 10 points in the first quarter behind a 29-yard touchdown run by Trey Cornist. Central Michigan added a field goal in the second quarter to extend their lead to 13-0 at halftime.
San José State fought back in the second half, scoring touchdowns in both the third and fourth quarters to pull within two points. The Spartans' third-quarter score came on a 45-yard pass from Walker Eget to Danny Scudero. However, Central Michigan's defense made crucial plays when needed, including a decisive stop in the third quarter that proved decisive.
Central Michigan's offense was led by quarterback Angel Flores, who completed 59 passes, while Trey Cornist paced the ground game with 99 rushing yards. Nahree Biggins led receivers with 9 catches.
The game finished under the 51.5-point over-under total at 30 combined points. Central Michigan's two-point victory pushed them to a winning start in 2025.
AI-generated recap · Aug 25, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Central Michigan | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 16 |
 San José State | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | Central Michigan | San José State |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 8-13 | 24-43 |
| Pass Yards | 115 | 308 |
| Rush Yards | 247 | 75 |
| Total Yards | 362 | 383 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| 3rd Down | 2-13 | 8-16 |
| Penalties | 7-33 | 4-39 |
| Possession | 33:45 | 26:15 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
Nahree Biggins run for 13 yds to the CMU 38 for a 1ST down
Nahree Biggins run for 2 yds to the CMU 40
Trey Cornist run for 27 yds to the SJSU 33 for a 1ST down
run for 11 yds to the SJSU 44 fumbled, recovered by CMU Angel Flores
Angel Flores run for 5 yds to the SJSU 39
Nahree Biggins run for 6 yds to the SJSU 33
Cade Graham 51 yd FG MISSED
Floyd Chalk IV run for 2 yds to the SJSU 36
Walker Eget pass complete to Malachi Riley for 9 yds to the SJSU 45 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 46 yds to the CMU 9 for a 1ST down
Lamar Radcliffe run for 4 yds to the CMU 5
(09:13) No Huddle-Shotgun Eget,Walker pass incomplete short right to Scudero,Danny thrown to CMU01 PENALTY CMU Pass Interference (Rikard,Elijah) 3 yards from CMU05 to CMU02, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY.
Lamar Radcliffe run for no gain to the CMU 2
Lamar Radcliffe run for no gain to the CMU 2
Walker Eget pass intercepted, touchback.
Joe Labas pass complete to Tommy McIntosh for 14 yds to the CMU 34 for a 1ST down
Trey Cornist run for 15 yds to the CMU 49 for a 1ST down
Trey Cornist run for 3 yds to the SJSU 48
Angel Flores pass complete to Nahree Biggins for 9 yds to the SJSU 39 for a 1ST down
Nahree Biggins run for 7 yds to the SJSU 32
Jadyn Glasser run for 2 yds to the SJSU 30
Jadyn Glasser run for 1 yd to the SJSU 29 for a 1ST down
Trey Cornist run for 29 yds for a TD (Cade Graham KICK)
Cade Graham kickoff for 51 yds , Jabari Bates return for 17 yds to the SJSU 31
Lamar Radcliffe run for no gain to the SJSU 31
Walker Eget sacked by Michael Heldman for a loss of 7 yards to the SJSU 14 Walker Eget fumbled, recovered by CMU Fernando Sanchez III , return for 0 yards
Trey Cornist run for a loss of 1 yard to the SJSU 15
Angel Flores run for 1 yd to the SJSU 14
PENALTY CMU False Start (Temple,Decorion) 5 yards from SJSU14 to SJSU19. NO PLAY.
Angel Flores pass complete to Collin Payne for 3 yds to the SJSU 16
Cade Graham 34 yd FG GOOD
Cade Graham kickoff for 49 yds , Jabari Bates return for 14 yds to the SJSU 30
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Danny Scudero
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Danny Scudero
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Leland Smith
Trent Carrizosa punt for 48 yds
Nahree Biggins run for 3 yds to the CMU 25
Nahree Biggins run for 2 yds to the CMU 27
Jadyn Glasser run for 2 yds to the CMU 29
Declan Duley punt for 39 yds, fair catch by Matthew Coleman at the SJSU 32
Walker Eget pass complete to Malachi Riley for 1 yd to the SJSU 33
Walker Eget pass intercepted
Trey Cornist run for 7 yds to the SJSU 34
Trey Cornist run for 6 yds to the SJSU 28 for a 1ST down
Nahree Biggins run for 11 yds to the SJSU 17 for a 1ST down San José State Penalty, (9 Yards) to the SJSU 8 for a 1ST down
(10:25) Labas,Joe pass complete short right to Dryden,Henry caught at SJSU05, for 8 yards to the SJSU00 TOUCHDOWN nullified by penalty, clock 10:19 PENALTY CMU Ineligible Downfield on Pass (Nehf,Matthew) 5 yards from SJSU08 to SJSU13. NO PLAY.
Nahree Biggins run for 4 yds to the SJSU 9
Langston Lewis run for 2 yds to the SJSU 7
Angel Flores run for a loss of 3 yards to the SJSU 10
Cade Graham 28 yd FG GOOD
Cade Graham kickoff for 60 yds , Jabari Bates return for 21 yds to the SJSU 26
Lamar Radcliffe run for 8 yds to the SJSU 34
Lamar Radcliffe run for 1 yd to the SJSU 35
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 1 yd to the SJSU 36 for a 1ST down
Floyd Chalk IV run for 6 yds to the SJSU 42
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 36 yds to the CMU 22 for a 1ST down
Floyd Chalk IV run for 7 yds to the CMU 15
Walker Eget pass complete to Matthew Coleman for 4 yds to the CMU 11 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass complete to Leland Smith for 11 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK)
Trey Cornist run for 3 yds to the CMU 28
(03:39) PENALTY CMU False Start (Booth,Jacob) 5 yards from CMU28 to CMU23. NO PLAY.
Angel Flores run for no gain to the CMU 23
Nahree Biggins run for 14 yds to the CMU 37 for a 1ST down
Nahree Biggins run for 6 yds to the CMU 43
Nahree Biggins run for 4 yds to the CMU 47 for a 1ST down
Nahree Biggins run for a loss of 5 yards to the CMU 42
Joe Labas pass complete to Tyson Davis for 6 yds to the CMU 48
Trey Cornist run for 3 yds to the SJSU 49
Declan Duley punt for 34 yds, fair catch by Jaylen Thomas at the SJSU 15
Walker Eget pass complete to Jackson Canaan for 6 yds to the SJSU 21
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 4 yds to the SJSU 25 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Danny Scudero
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Cooper Hoch
Walker Eget pass complete to Jackson Canaan for 12 yds to the SJSU 37 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Leland Smith
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Danny Scudero
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Grant Norberg
(00:06) Carrizosa,Trent punt 48 yards to the CMU15, out of bounds at CMU15 PENALTY SJSU Illegal Formation 5 yards from SJSU37 to SJSU32. NO PLAY.
Trent Carrizosa punt for 64 yds
End of 2nd Quarter
Tama Amisone run for 10 yds to the SJSU 35 for a 1ST down
Tama Amisone run for 9 yds to the SJSU 44
Tama Amisone run for 4 yds to the SJSU 48 for a 1ST down
Floyd Chalk IV run for 3 yds to the CMU 49
Walker Eget pass complete to Jackson Canaan for 4 yds to the CMU 45
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 45 yds for a TD (Denis Lynch KICK)
Joe Labas pass complete to DeCorion Temple for 11 yds to the CMU 36 for a 1ST down
Trey Cornist run for 1 yd to the CMU 37
(10:43) Shotgun Lewis,Langston rush right for 4 yards gain to the CMU41 (Bainer,Jalen) PENALTY CMU Illegal Shift 5 yards from CMU37 to CMU32. NO PLAY.
Joe Labas pass incomplete to Henry Dryden
Joe Labas pass incomplete to Langston Lewis
Declan Duley punt for 43 yds
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Leland Smith
Lamar Radcliffe run for 2 yds to the SJSU 27
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Danny Scudero
Trent Carrizosa punt for 43 yds, fair catch by Jr. Justin Ruffin at the CMU 30
Nahree Biggins run for 2 yds to the CMU 32
Joe Labas run for 1 yd to the CMU 33
Joe Labas pass incomplete to Collin Payne
Declan Duley punt for 40 yds
Floyd Chalk IV run for 1 yd to the SJSU 28
Walker Eget pass complete to Kyri Shoels for 7 yds to the SJSU 35
Floyd Chalk IV run for 4 yds to the SJSU 39 for a 1ST down
San José State Penalty, (-15 Yards) to the SJSU 31
Tama Amisone run for 4 yds to the SJSU 35
Walker Eget pass complete to Floyd Chalk IV for 1 yd to the SJSU 36
Trent Carrizosa punt for 27 yds
Joe Labas pass complete to DeCorion Temple for 11 yds to the CMU 48 for a 1ST down
Trey Cornist run for no gain to the CMU 48
Angel Flores pass complete to Tommy McIntosh for 47 yds to the SJSU 5 for a 1ST down
Joe Labas pass incomplete to Rusty VanWetzinga IV
(01:25) Shotgun Flores,Angel rush middle for 4 yards gain to the SJSU01 (Latu,Taniela) PENALTY CMU Illegal Shift 5 yards from SJSU05 to SJSU10. NO PLAY.
Angel Flores run for 2 yds to the SJSU 8
Angel Flores run for 7 yds to the SJSU 1
Angel Flores run for no gain to the SJSU 1
Walker Eget pass complete to Kyri Shoels for 7 yds to the SJSU 8
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Kyri Shoels
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 33 yds to the SJSU 41 for a 1ST down
Floyd Chalk IV run for 2 yds to the SJSU 43
(12:50) No Huddle-Shotgun Chalk,Floyd rush middle for 5 yards gain to the SJSU48 (Cochran,Dakota) PENALTY SJSU Holding (Harbert,Joseph) 10 yards from SJSU43 to SJSU33. NO PLAY.
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Kyri Shoels
Walker Eget pass complete to Floyd Chalk IV for a loss of 1 yard to the SJSU 32
Trent Carrizosa punt for 68 yds for a touchback
Joe Labas pass incomplete to DeCorion Temple
Trey Cornist run for 3 yds to the CMU 23
Joe Labas run for 6 yds to the CMU 29
Jadyn Glasser run for 2 yds to the CMU 31 for a 1ST down
Angel Flores run for 9 yds to the CMU 40
Trey Cornist run for 3 yds to the CMU 43 for a 1ST down
Joe Labas pass complete to Langston Lewis for 14 yds to the SJSU 43 for a 1ST down
Angel Flores run for 5 yds to the SJSU 38
Nahree Biggins run for 6 yds to the SJSU 32 for a 1ST down
Nahree Biggins run for 17 yds to the SJSU 15 for a 1ST down
Nahree Biggins run for 5 yds to the SJSU 10
Angel Flores run for no gain to the SJSU 10
Nahree Biggins run for no gain to the SJSU 10
Cade Graham 28 yd FG GOOD
Cade Graham kickoff for 56 yds , Jabari Bates return for 14 yds to the SJSU 23
Floyd Chalk IV run for 1 yd to the SJSU 24
Walker Eget pass complete to Jackson Canaan for 5 yds to the SJSU 29
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 10 yds to the SJSU 39 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Leland Smith
Floyd Chalk IV run for 10 yds to the SJSU 49 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass complete to Leland Smith for 39 yds to the CMU 12 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Danny Scudero
Floyd Chalk IV run for 1 yd to the CMU 11
Tama Amisone run for a loss of 4 yards to the CMU 15
Denis Lynch 33 yd FG MISSED
Nahree Biggins run for 5 yds to the CMU 25
Angel Flores run for 4 yds to the CMU 29
Angel Flores run for no gain to the CMU 29
Declan Duley punt for 42 yds, fair catch by Jaylen Thomas at the SJSU 29
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Leland Smith
Walker Eget pass complete to Tuli Tagovailoa-Amosa for 8 yds to the SJSU 37
Walker Eget pass complete to Jackson Canaan for 6 yds to the SJSU 43 for a 1ST down
(00:27) No Huddle-Shotgun Eget,Walker pass incomplete, Spike PENALTY CMU Illegal Substitution 5 yards from SJSU43 to SJSU48. NO PLAY.
Walker Eget pass incomplete to Jackson Canaan
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 8 yds to the CMU 44 for a 1ST down
Walker Eget pass incomplete
Walker Eget pass complete to Danny Scudero for 6 yds to the CMU 38
Walker Eget pass incomplete
Denis Lynch 56 yd FG MISSED