San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

SJSU Marching Band performs prior to the game. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0051_10 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State senior running back Tyler Nevens (#23) rushes up the middle for 17 yards in the Spartans’ opening drive. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0538_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (#87) takes a pass 38 yards to the 2-yard line during the Spartans’ first drive. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0605_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (#87) is tackled by Southern Utah linebacker Jayden Clark (#25) and safety AJ Stanley (#18) after a 38-yard completion in the first quarter. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0616_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State quarterback Nick Starkel (#17) celebrates after scoring the game’s first touchdown with a quarterback keeper. It was his first rushing touchdown as a Spartan. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0728_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

Five Southern Utah Thunderbirds finally bring down San José State running back Tyler Nevens (#23) after a 27-yard gain. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0867_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

The announced attendance of over 16,000 was the most for a home opener since 2011. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0891_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

Southern Utah safety Justin Brown (#21) stops San José State tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (#87) after a 20-yard completion during San José’s second drive. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0929_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State quarterback Nick Starkel (#17) rushes for 2-yards. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0956_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State wide receiver Isaiah Hamilton (#9) celebrates with Jermaine Braddock (#13) after the latter’s 23-yard touchdown reception. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1032_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State safety Tre Jenkins (#22) tackles Southern Utah’s Judd Cockett (#80) after a Spartan kickoff. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1067_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State wide receiver Jermaine Braddock (#13) completes a 43-yard reception. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1178_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State wide receiver Jamar Simpson (#21) grabs 5-yard pass. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1297_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State defensive lineman E.J. Ane (#91) blocks Southern Utah kicker Carson Reed (#37) but the play was nullified by a Spartan offsides penalty. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1473_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State running back Shamar Garrett (#24) had a 60-yard kickoff return brought back due to a holding penalty in the second quarter. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1565_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State sophomore tight end Sam Olson (#88) takes a pass 70 yards into the end zone. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1606_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State sophomore tight end Sam Olson (#88) takes a pass 70 yards into the end zone. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0101_10 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (#87, R) celebrates tight end Sam Olson’s (#88, L) 70-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0148_10 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State freshman wide receiver Charles Ross (#7) takes a pass 65 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1723_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

Krazy George lead cheers in the student section. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0287_10 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

Southern Utah safety Justin Brown (#21) breaks a pass intended for San José State wide receiver Chance La Chapelle (#8). San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1806_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

Southern Utah cornerback Alonzo (L.J.) Davis (#17) celebrates with cornerback Kobe Singleton (#3) after the later’s interception for a touchdown in the second quarter. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_1854_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State running back Tyler Nevens (#23) is tackled by Southern Utah linebacker Quaid Murray (#43) after a 18-yard gain in the third quarter. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_2158_44 )

San José State over Southern Utah 45–14

San José State tight end Derrick Deese, Jr. (#87) grabs a 14-yard pass in the end zone for a Spartan touchdown in the third quarter. San José State defeated Southern Utah 45–14 at CEFCU Stadium on August 28, 2021 in San Jose, California. © 2021 Alex Ho ( aho_210828_0338_10 )