San Jose State fell 28-13 at Nevada on Saturday at Mackay Stadium in Reno, dropping the Spartans to 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the Mountain West.

Why it matters: The loss leaves SJSU at .500 heading into November, and the Spartans still have not won in Reno since Oct. 21, 2000.

How it happened

Nevada quarterback Luke Duncan went 18-for-29 for 178 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Marshaun Brown caught a touchdown and threw a 32-yard touchdown pass.

Trajan Sinatra kicked field goals of 38 and 41 yards for SJSU. Viliami Teu scored on an 11-yard run, and Nevada's Ky Woods had a 90-yard kickoff return.

By the numbers

  • Total yards: Nevada 324, SJSU 204
  • Third downs: SJSU 1-for-14

Tagovailoa-Amosa had a career-high 12 tackles.

Up next

The Spartans host New Mexico on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 1 p.m. at CEFCU Stadium, on MW+ and NBC Sports Bay Area.