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SMU vs San José State
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 SMU Mustangs | 2 | San José State leads |
 San José State Spartans | 3 |
Meetings since 2000: 5. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
2-3 Regular season
2-3 Last 5
21-26 Avg score
2 Longest San José State win run
Biggest SMU win 36-13 in 2004, a 23-point margin.
Biggest SMU loss 10-35 in 2000, a 25-point margin.
Every SMU vs San José State meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SMU win | University Park | 36-13 |
| 2003 | San José State win | San Jose | 14-31 |
| 2002 | San José State win | University Park | 23-34 |
| 2001 | SMU win | San Jose | 24-17 |
| 2000 | San José State win | University Park | 10-35 |
Scores from the SMU perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 2000.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
San José State Spartans lead the series since 2000, 3-2. Here is the series on record and how to watch when SMU and San José State meet.
How to watch SMU vs San José State
When SMU and San José State are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the SMU radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the SMU vs San José State time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The SMU this season
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SMU vs San José State: the essentials
SMU Mustangs vs San José State Spartans is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the Mountain West (Group of 6). San José State Spartans lead the series since 2000, 3-2. Across 5 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the SMU vs San José State head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the SMU Mustangs team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For San José State against the whole conference, see San José State vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between SMU and San José State?
San José State Spartans lead the series since 2000, 3-2. The two programs have met 5 times on record.
How can I watch SMU vs San José State?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are SMU and San José State in the same conference?
No. SMU plays in the ACC. San José State plays in the Mountain West (Group of 6). This is a non-conference game.