Defensive coordinator Kent Baer was the Spartans' interim head coach for the Military Bowl.

On November 3, San Jose State became bowl eligible for the first time since 2008 after beating Idaho and attaining six wins against FBS schools.

[9] Michael Spero returned for his second season[10][11] as play-by-play announcer, with Kevin Richardson at color commentary.

[12] Scoring for Stanford: S. Taylor 1-yard run, J. Nunes' 11-yard pass to D. Terrell, J. Williamson 46-yard and 20-yard field goal.

Scoring for San Jose State: Austin Lopez 38-yard field goal, Blake Jurich 3-yard run, and David Fales' 21-yard pass to Noel Grigsby.

For the first time in school history, San Jose State made it into the final rankings in both the AP and USA Today Coaches Polls, earning a No.

During San Jose State's late-season win streak, speculation occurred that MacIntyre might become head coach at Cal or Kentucky in 2013.

[18] San Jose State lost 12 starters from the 2011 season, including quarterback Matt Faulkner, running back Brandon Rutley, safety Duke Ihenacho, and placekicker Jens Alvernik.

[22] Travis Johnson was invited to the East-West Shrine Game and was named to the Academic All-America second team.

On July 1, 2013, San Jose State officially became a member of the Mountain West Conference (MWC).

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