As 4-4 San Jose State looks to become bowl-eligible for the first time since 2012, the Spartans’ offense has taken a rather significant hit.
In the third quarter of SJSU’s 10-point win over Nevada this past Saturday, Tyler Winston sustained a knee injury and didn’t return. While a subsequent MRI didn’t reveal any significant ligament damage, the diagnosis of a sprain will sideline the wide receiver indefinitely.
“It’s very tender right now,” head coach Ron Caragher said of Winston’s knee. “That will be a challenge to us. He brings a lot to the table.”
Winston’s 35 receptions and 368 receiving yards are tops on the team.
The San Jose Mercury News writes that “Caragher said Winston’s loss gives the team a chance to showcase redshirt freshman Justin Holmes.” This season, Holmes has seven catches for 59 yards.