San José State at SMU
Saturday, October 5, 2002 Share
San José State beat SMU 34–23. It was their third meeting; after it, San José State led the series 2–1.
Final at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University ParkHigh 86°F, low 63°FAttendance 13,016
- At kickoff
- 82°F, a few clouds, wind 7 mph from the eastWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Dallas Love Field (KDAL), 7 km from the stadium, seven minutes before kickoff
Scoring by quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San José State | 7 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 34 |
| SMU | 14 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
Before kickoff
Our ratings going in
Our ratings (scores only)
San José State 61% to win. Elo’s favorite won.
The series
Every San José State–SMU gameSan José State leads 3–2 in five meetings, counting the two since this game.
| 2004 | SMU 36, San José State 13 | |
| 2003 | San José State 31, SMU 14 | |
| 2002 | San José State 34, SMU 23 | |
| 2001 | SMU 24, San José State 17 | |
| 2000 | San José State 35, SMU 10 |
Around this game
San José State
- Next gameat Ohio StateOct. 12, 2002
- SeasonSan José State in 2002
- ProgramSan José State history and records
SMU
- Next gameat Fresno StateOct. 12, 2002
- SeasonSMU in 2002
- ProgramSMU history and records

