Bulls’ foe still weighing QB options

TAMPA — Evidently, first major decision as a Football Bowl Subdivision coach will be a last-minute one.

The rookie San Jose State coach said Monday afternoon he hasn’t decided who will start for the Spartans in Saturday’s season opener against 19th-ranked USF, and likely won’t make a decision until game time.

“It’s nip-and-tuck right now; it’s a close battle,” Brennan said on a teleconference Monday. “Three guys are up there toward the front, and we’ve got four more practice opportunities to hopefully let the dust settle and figure out who’s gonna run out there with the first team on Saturday.” The official SJSU depth chart lists 6-foot-2 sophomore

or 6-5 redshirt freshman though Brennan said 6-2 sophomore the mix.

Love is the only one to have played in a FBS game. He started twice last season, finishing 31-for-60 for 392 yards with two touchdowns and five interceptions. His net rushing total: minus-41 yards.

Aaron had a 56-yard scoring pass in an Aug. 12 scrimmage and finished 6-for-13 for 202 yards (with 30 rushing yards) in the Spartans’ spring game.

“Josh had a good camp. He’s hit his throws consistently. He’s probably the most mature of the group just because he played a little bit in games,” Brennan said.

“But Montel Aaron has played really well also . ... And then Sam has made a lot of plays, too.”

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