San Jose Mercury News · Nov 5, 2015
Matchup: San Jose State vs. BYU
RECORDS: San Jose State 4-4. BYU 6-2.KICKOFF: 8:30 p.m., Spartan Stadium.TV/RADIO: CBS Sports Network/1590-AM and 860-AM.SERIES HISTORY: San Jose State leads the series 10-6. The Spartans' last victory over BYU came in 2012 with a 20-14 outcome.STORYLINES: The Spartans should experience their latest finish in three years with the game expected to end early Saturday morning. The last home game to finish after 11 p.m. was Nov. 24, 2012 against Louisiana Tech. San Jose State won the 3-hour, 39-minute game 52-43 that concluded at 11:20 p.m. ... BYU hopes to extend its winning streak to five games after stumbling 31-0 at Michigan on Sept. 26. ... RB Adam Hine (ankle) could appear for the first time since the defeat in Ann Arbor, Michigan. "His role will kind of be defined once we see him in the game and see what that looks like," Cougars coach Bronco Mendenhall said.INJURY UPDATE: San Jose State -- WR Tyler Winston (knee) and LB Jared Leaf (concussion) are out for the season. RB Thomas Tucker (ankle) is out. Brigham Young -- QB Taysom Hill (foot), TE Bryan Sampson (ankle), LB Rhett Sandlin (neck) and LB Sione Takitaki (suspended) are out for the season. OL Kyle Johnson (undisclosed) and OL Ului Lapuaho (ankle) are doubtful. RB Riley Burt (hamstring) and OL Ryker Mathews (ankle) are probable.MATCHUP TO WATCH: San Jose State's vaunted secondary versus BYU's passing game, which is ranked 23rd in the country with a 294.5-yard average per game. The Spartans have the country's top-ranked pass defense, allowing an average of 122.1 yards per game. BYU, meanwhile, features five receivers who have at least 300 yards receiving. Freshman quarterback Tanner Mangum has thrown for 1,905 yards, 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. "Our secondary coverage has been solid, but we haven't been tested as we probably will," coach Ron Caragher said.