Jashawn Nelson is listed as starter at the N position, or Huskie, or whatever they call it. I like it because it gets three of our better defensive players on the field in him, Jack Murray, and Brady Kerperin. It also means they're essentially back to a 4-3-4 defense instead of a 4-2-5.

(11-03-2026 05:20 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Jashawn Nelson is listed as starter at the N position, or Huskie, or whatever they call it. I like it because it gets three of our better defensive players on the field in him, Jack Murray, and Brady Kerperin. It also means they're essentially back to a 4-3-4 defense instead of a 4-2-5.

Them listing it as nickel rather than just LB is so funny. But yes, it was good to see him back playing more against UNLV. Looked good too.

Why not? Move jones to safety. I’ll start feeling good about this defense.

(11-03-2026 05:20 PM)NIU1981 Wrote:  Jashawn Nelson is listed as starter at the N position, or Huskie, or whatever they call it. I like it because it gets three of our better defensive players on the field in him, Jack Murray, and Brady Kerperin. It also means they're essentially back to a 4-3-4 defense instead of a 4-2-5.

Damn good news - he can play. Athletic. Have no idea why we was not playing.

BTW, Fowler at TE, has not played in 4 weeks and has not been on the injury list.

I’m pretty sure I remember reading he got hurt but I could be wrong

As with other MW opponents, I focus on the OL since it's theirs to score with and ours to stop. Unlike all other MW opponents -- with 300-lb+ and 6-4+ OLs -- SJSU is comparatively "under-sized." They are also incredibly young, with 5 of 17 frosh and 6 of 17 soph. Tallest is a 6-6/290 frosh; heaviest is a 6-2/320 sr.

4-5 overall, 2-3 conference, 1-3 at home. On a two-game losing streak, at Nevada and home vs. New Mexico.

Kickoff 1 p.m. PST.