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San Jose State’s Defence Faces Rebuild Despite Key Returners – The San Jose State Spartans defense is navigating a period of transition following important player departures to the transfer portal, but retains crucial veteran leadership as they prepare for the 2024 season.
the Spartans’ defensive core will be anchored by linebacker Jordan Pollard, a first-team all-Mountain West selection after a standout 2023 campaign. Pollard led the team with 115 total tackles – 59 solo – and added 14 tackles for loss, two sacks, and one interception. His performance was pivotal in the Spartans’ 7-6 season,culminating in a 44-40 loss to Coastal Carolina in the Hawaii Bowl on December 24,2023,at Clarence T.C.Ching Athletics Complex in Honolulu, Hawaii.
