CORVALLIS, Ore. — In a thrilling game on Saturday, Walker Eget showcased his remarkable passing skills, tossing for 365 yards, which included a pivotal 36-yard touchdown pass to Nick Nash. Nash, who was a standout performer, recorded six receptions totaling 161 yards as San Jose State conquered Oregon State 24-13, securing bowl eligibility in the process.

DJ Harvey played a crucial role in the victory by returning an interception 16 yards for a touchdown, giving San Jose State a pivotal 17-13 advantage with just over 11 minutes remaining in the contest. The Beavers were unable to convert on a critical fourth-and-4 situation from their own 46-yard line, leading to a subsequent scoring drive where Floyd Chalk rushed for an 11-yard touchdown to seal the game with 6:22 left on the clock.

For Oregon State, quarterback Ben Gulbranson completed 24 passes in 37 attempts, accumulating 292 yards, but struggled with two interceptions throughout the match. Running back Anthony Hankerson had a solid performance, carrying the ball 30 times for 121 yards and a touchdown.

Nick Nash initially put San Jose State on the scoreboard with a back-shoulder catch from Eget in the end zone, giving them a 7-3 lead early in the second quarter. Kyle Halverson then extended the lead with a 37-yard field goal just six minutes before halftime.

Oregon State responded before halftime with a 10-yard touchdown run from Hankerson. The Beavers took their only lead of the game early in the second half when Everett kicked a 34-yard field goal, making it 13-10.

Nash has had an outstanding season, amassing 80 receptions for 995 yards along with 12 touchdowns, maintaining a streak of scoring at least one touchdown in every game played this year. Eget ended the game with a passing line of 18 completions on 35 attempts, along with one interception. Additionally, Justin Lockhart contributed with five receptions, gaining 128 yards for the Spartans.