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San Jose State Stuns Idaho with Last-Minute Field Goal

9/21/2025

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The Idaho Vandals lost to the San Jose State Spartans 31-28, with Denis Lynch's last-minute 48-yard field goal clinching the victory.
Idaho led 14-0 before San Jose State scored 14 unanswered points to tie at halftime.
Jabari Bates recorded a career-high 131 rushing yards, including an 87-yard touchdown run.
San Jose State's defense forced a key three-and-out, enabling the game-winning drive.
Despite controlling the ball for 39 minutes, the Vandals suffered their first FBS loss in three seasons.

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The Idaho Vandals lost to the San Jose State Spartans 31-28, with Denis Lynch's last-minute 48-yard field goal clinching the victory.
Idaho led 14-0 before San Jose State scored 14 unanswered points to tie at halftime.
Jabari Bates recorded a career-high 131 rushing yards, including an 87-yard touchdown run.
San Jose State's defense forced a key three-and-out, enabling the game-winning drive.
Despite controlling the ball for 39 minutes, the Vandals suffered their first FBS loss in three seasons.