San José State Spartans
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Mountain West3-9 (2025)#129 Recruiting4% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 3
    72
    Luke WeaverRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 8
    52
    Robert McDanielRS FR
  3. 5
    51
    Daniel RolovichFR
RB
  1. 6
    71
    Jabari BatesRS SR
    Starter
  2. 21
    57
    Isaiah CarlsonRS JR/TR
  3. 20
    55
    Viliami TeuRS JR
WR-X
  1. 10
    78
    Anthony IveyRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 13
    57
    Cooper HochRS JR
  3. 7
    57
    Tama AmisoneSO
WR-Z
  1. 0
    71
    Jordan AndersonRS SO/TR
    Starter
  2. 11
    52
    Malachi RileyRS JR/TR
  3. 23
    51
    Devin OlmandeFR
SLOT
  1. 2
    60
    Jerry McClureRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 4
    60
    Dominique McKenzieRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 1
    51
    Carson ClarkFR
TE
  1. 88
    63
    Ryan BoultwoodRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 83
    63
    Kamaehu Kopa-KaawalauoleRS JR
  3. 84
    51
    Max FriedmanRS SO/TR
LT
  1. 62
    63
    Tyler ChenRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 70
    63
    Ikinasio TupouRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
LG
  1. 72
    76
    Lavaka TaukeiahoRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 74
    57
    Mitchell JonesSO/TR
C
  1. 64
    63
    Nathan BalestrieriRS JR
    Starter
  2. 75
    57
    Joseph HarbertRS SR
  3. 77
    57
    Daniel TuliauRS FR
RG
  1. 56
    63
    Simeon AfalavaSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 54
    57
    Daniel MoleniRS SR/TR
  3. 68
    51
    Mitchell BrownRS SO
RT
  1. 63
    78
    Brian TapuRS FR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    65
    Manuel SernaRS SO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #127 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -14.3 → -12.8 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 19th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #129 national

16%

Returning production: 4%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

14 adds in two-deep · avg 67 OVR · top add: A. Ivey (WR, 78, from Penn State)

Camp battles to watch4
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Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for San José State?

San José State Spartans starting lineup

Luke Weaver is the projected starting quarterback for San José State as of August 17, 2026. Robert McDaniel is listed second.

San José State also projects Jabari Bates at running back, Anthony Ivey at wide receiver and Ryan Boultwood at tight end.

The full San José State Spartans two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Luke Weaver · QBJabari Bates · RBAnthony Ivey · WR-XRyan Boultwood · TE

Common questions

Who is San José State's starting quarterback?
Luke Weaver is the projected starting quarterback for San José State as of August 17, 2026. Robert McDaniel is listed second.
Who starts at running back for San José State?
Jabari Bates is the projected starter at running back for San José State, with Isaiah Carlson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for San José State?
Anthony Ivey is the projected starter at wide receiver for San José State, with Cooper Hoch listed second.
Who starts at tight end for San José State?
Ryan Boultwood is the projected starter at tight end for San José State, with Kamaehu Kopa-Kaawalauole listed second.
When was the San José State Spartans depth chart last updated?
The San José State Spartans depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was San José State's record last season?
San José State Spartans finished 3-9 (2-6 in Mountain West play).