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9/3/80 San Jose St (0-0) @ UConn (0-0)
The Spartans flew across the country, battling engine problems on the charter flight and an early kickoff to face the UConn Huskies. The game looked to be a blowout early as the Spartan defense made UConn QB Vito Sanchez look like an early Heisman front runner,throwing three early touchdown passes, with UConn taking a 21-6 halftime lead. The Spartans were able to close the lead to 21-19 and then 28-26 with four minutes left but Robert Jones put UConn on his back and scored the clincher with :24 on the clock to give UConn the 35-26 win. 3rd down efficiency doomed San Jose on both side of the ball, 7/18 on offense and 7/12 on defense with the defense surrendering 592 total yards and despite three Husky turnovers, couldn't seem to get off the field in key spots of the game.
Final-UConn 35 San Jose 26
Week 1 Top 10
#1 Ohio St 48 Charlotte 6
#2 Alabama 51 Ohio 31
#3 LSU 35 SMU 20
#4 Nebraska 37 Hawaii 14
#5 Michigan St Idle
#6 Miss St 45 Clemson 33
#7 Oregon 48 San Diego St 7
#8 Wisconsin 37 Kent St 6
#9 Mizzou 38 Tulsa 22
#10 Florida St 37 Oklahoma St 21
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