Texas Longhorns vs. San Jose State: Game Log and Box Score

Coming off a disappointing season-opening loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Texas Longhorns are ready to set their season back on track.

Their first attempt to do that will come on Saturday morning, when they welcome the San Jose State Spartans to Austin at 11 am.

Steve Sarkisian and the Horns enter the matchup as 36.5-point favorites over Ken Niumatalolo's Spartans, and are widely expected to overmatch San Jose State early and often.

As such, any normal team could theoretically be in danger over overlooking their opponent. But Sarkisian and the Horns are eager to prove themselves.

“I’ve been doing this long enough to know that human nature is human nature, and we can get caught in that trap,” he said. “And so sometimes, you coach them harder. Sometimes, you point out the slightest of details that could be off to make sure that the screws are tightened up really tight and that we’re ready to play.”

San Jose State Challenge

San Jose State Spartans head coach Ken Niumatalolo looks on against the Stanford Cardinal in the first quarter | Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

The Spartans are also set to provide quite the challenge, particularly offensively, where they totalled over 300 yards through the air in their season opener.

San Jose is led on the field by quarterback Walker Eget, who completed 24 of 43 attempted passes for 308 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions in the season opener.

The Spartans' biggest playmaker on the offensive side of the line of scrimmage was wide receiver Danny Scudero, who reeled in nine receptions for 189 yards and one touchdown.

As for the defensive side, it seemed like every player at Central Michigan was being tackled by linebacker Jordan Pollard, who recorded 15 total tackles last Friday.

The Longhorns are the lone SEC team that the Spartans are expected to face in the 2025 season, and here is how you can tune in to the matchup between the two teams as the action unfolds this Saturday.

How to Watch No. 7 Texas vs. San Jose State

Game Day: Saturday, Sep. 6, 2025
Game Time: 11 a.m. CT
Location: Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX
TV: ABC
Listen: Longhorn Radio Network

Full Updated Texas vs. San Jose State Betting Odds Via ESPN Bet

Spread: Texas -36.5 (-110), San Jose State +36.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 47.5 (O EVEN, U -120)

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Live In-Game Updates and Box Score

	1st Quarter	2nd Quarter	3rd Quarter	4th Quarter	Final
San Jose State	0	7	0	0	7
Texas	14	14	10	0	38

Follow along with Texas Longhorns On SI for live in-game updates below:

1ST QUARTER

Texas won the toss and elected to receive the opening kick off.

An early holding penalty set the Longhorns back on their first snap of the game. Two Arch Manning incompletions later, Texas was forced to punt.

Change of possession

San Jose State moved the ball with quick passes and a couple of run to get into field goal position on their opening drive. But after the Texas defense held, the Spartans missed a field goal, giving Texas the ball back at the 29 yard line.

Change of possession

Texas opened up their next drive with a couple of positive plays, inculding a completion for a first down to Ryan Wingo. The drive stalled however when Wingo dropped a wide open reception on third down, forcing another Texas punt.

Change of possession

Texas forced a three and out on the ensuing San Jose State possession. However a roughing the kicker penalty wiped that away, continuing the Spartans drive. Fortunately for the Longhorns, they were able to force a punt a couple of plays later.

Change of possession

On their next possession, Texas didn't take long to strike, with Arch Manning hitting Parker Livingstone for an 83-yard score, putting Texas up 7-0.

Change of possession

Texas forced an interception on the first play of the next Spartans drive, taking over at the San Jose State 35.

Change of possession

Texas started fast after forcing the turnover, riding the running game into scoring position with ease. Manning then hit Livingstone for their second score of the game, giving Texas a 14-0 lead.

Change of possession

2nd QUARTER

Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning warms up before the game against San Jose State Spartans | Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Texas forced another early turnover of the Spartans on a fumbled, getting the ball back in San Jose State territory.

Change of possession

On the very next play, Manning hit tight end Jack Endries for a 36-yard score, putting Texas up 21-0

Change of possession

Another forced turnover by Texas gives the Horns the ball at the San Jose State 1.

Change of possession

Two plays later, the Horns were back in the end zone, with Manning hitting Endries for their second scoring connection of the game.

Change of possession

The Spartans were able to march down the field on their next drive behind the arm of Walker Eget, getting into the end zone for the first time on the day, and making the score 28-7 Texas.

Change of possession

Texas had a promising drive in the works on their next possession, but it was derailed by a holding penalty, resulting in an eventual punt.

Change of possession

San Jose State nearly had the ball on the move again after an incredible near-catch by Leland Smith was reversed. After the play was reviewed, however, it was reverse, forcing an Spartans punt.

Change of possession

Texas had a three and out on the ensuing drive.

Change of possession

The Spartans fumbled on their next possession, giving Texas the ball back with good field position.

Change of possession

The Longhorns had a promising drive going, but it ended with an Arch Manning interception.

Change of possession

The Spartans ran out of time on their next drive, and were forced to a field goal. That attempt missed, keeping the score at 28-7 Texas at halftime.

Change of possession

3RD QUARTER

Texas Longhorns defensive back Jaylon Guilbeau against the Clemson Tigers | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

San Jose State went three and out on their first possession of the second half, on a drive that nearly ended with an interception.

Change of possession

Texas drove down the field on their next possession, on the back of a nice Christian Clark run, and a completion from Manning to Ryan Wingo. The drive stalled after that, resulting in the first field goal of the season from new kicker Mason Shipley.

Change of possession

San Jose State opened its next possession with a nice run for a first down, but was unable to move from there, with Texas forcing a punt.

Change of possession

Backed up in their own territory, the Longhorns were unable to move the ball, and were forced to punt.

Change of possession

The Longhorns forced San Jose State into a turnover on downs on the next posession, giving them the ball at their own 37.

Change of possession

The Texas Longhorns marched down the field on their next possession, thanks in large part to a long completion from Manning to Livingstone. Manning then took it from there, running in for a 20-yard touchdown on a scramble.

Change of possession

4th QUARTER

The Spartans were able to drive down the field on their ensuing possession, but the Longhorns defense did not break, forcing a turnover on downs at their own 11 yard line.

Change of possession

Penalties once again derailed a Texas drive, forcing a punt.

Change of possession

Texas got got the ball back, turning quarterback duties over to backup Matthew Caldwell. They were able to drive down the field, converting a fourth down, but a Jerrick Gibson fumble ended the drive.

From there, the Horns defense closed it out, making the final score 38-7 Texas.