Northern Colorado v San José State

Spartan running back Tyles Nevens (#23) is unable to cross the plane in the first quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0684_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Bear running back Milo Hall (#1) is stopped by Spartan nose tackle Sailosi Latu (#4) for a one-yard loss during N. Colorado’s first drive. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0769_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Bear running back Milo Hall (#1) is stopped by Spartan nose tackle Sailosi Latu (#4) for a one-yard loss during N. Colorado’s first drive. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0770_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

George Henderson (Krazy George), who was inducted into the SJSU Sports Hall Of Fame last year, entertains the crowd. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0792_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José running back DeJon Packer (#21) leaps over a N. Colorado Bears strong safety Nic Vinson (#23). San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0847_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José running back DeJon Packer (#21) leaps over a N. Colorado Bears strong safety Nic Vinson (#23). San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0849_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José running back DeJon Packer (#21) leaps over a N. Colorado Bears strong safety Nic Vinson (#23). San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0850_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State running back Tyler Nevens (#23) spins out of the reach of N. Colorado free safety Jerone Jackson (#11) for a seven yard gain in the first quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0861_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State defensive lineman Deman Talauati (#54) sacks N. Colorado quarterback Jacob Knipp (#7) to end the first quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0928_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State defensive lineman Deman Talauati (#54) sacks N. Colorado quarterback Jacob Knipp (#7) to end the first quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0929_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Spartan Freshman quarterback Nick Nash (#16) rushes for 49 yards in San José’s first drive of the second quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1055_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Spartan Freshman quarterback Nick Nash (#16) rushes for 49 yards in San José’s first drive of the second quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1056_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State quarterback Nick Nash (#16) rushes for 6 yards in the second quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1084_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State quarterback Nick Nash (#16) is tackled by Jace Bobo (#18) after rushing for 6 yards in the second quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1109_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Spartan lineman Tyler Stevens (#70) loses his helmet as kicker Matt Mercurio scores an extra point in the second quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0271_03 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0304_03 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Bears quarterback Jacob Knipp (#7) leaps for 6 yards in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1259_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Bears quarterback Jacob Knipp (#7) leaps for 6 yards in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1260_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Bears quarterback Jacob Knipp (#7) leaps for 6 yards in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1261_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

Bears quarterback Jacob Knipp (#7) leaps for 6 yards in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1262_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

N. Colorado cornerback Greg Laday (#36) gets called for pass interference against San José wide receiver Bailey Gaither in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1489_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

N. Colorado cornerback Greg Laday (#36) gets called for pass interference against San José wide receiver Bailey Gaither in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_1490_10 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State wide receiver Derrick Deese (#87) hauls in a 14-yard touchdown above N. Colorado’s Tyree McNeil (#6) in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0332_03 )

Northern Colorado v San José State

San José State wide receiver Derrick Deese (#87) hauls in a 14 yard touchdown above N. Colorado’s Tyree McNeil (#6) in the third quarter. San José State defeated Northern Colorado in their season opener 35–18 at CEFCU Stadium on August 29, 2019 in San Jose, California. © 2019 Alex Ho ( aho_190829_0333_03 )