2017 San Jose State Spartans football team

The 2017 San Jose State Spartans football team represented San Jose State University in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Spartans were led by first-year head coach Brent Brennan and played their home games at CEFCU Stadium. SJSU was a member of the Mountain West Conference in the West Division. They finished the season 2–11, 1–7 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for fifth place in the West Division.

Recruiting class
The Spartans signed a total of 23 recruits.

Schedule and results
Schedule Source: 2017 San Jose State Spartans football schedule

Nominations and awards
Nominations


 * Bronko Nagurski Trophy – Sr. DB Andre Chachere
 * Jim Thorpe Award – Sr. DB Andre Chachere
 * Lou Groza Award – Jr. K Bryce Crawford
 * Rimington Trophy – Sr. C Keoni Taylor
 * Wuerffel Trophy – Sr. OT Nate Velichko

Awards


 * 2017 Mountain West Football Preseason All-Conference Team – Sr. DB Andre Chachere, Jr. LB Frank Ginda, & Sr. P Michael Carrizosa