The San Jose State Spartans (7-5) face off against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (7-5) in the 2023 EasyPost Hawaii Bowl at the Clarence T.C. Ching Complex in Honolulu.

Game Details:

• Date: Saturday, December 23
• Time: 7:30 PM PT/8:30 PM MT
• Location: Honolulu, HI
• TV: ESPN
• Weather: Isolated showers, 73°F
• Odds: San Jose State -9.5

Key Matchup Facts:

• First-ever meeting between these teams
• San Jose State enters on 6-game win streak
• Coastal Carolina lost their last two games
• Both teams average 400+ yards per game offensively
• SJSU's Chevan Cordeiro returns to his home state

Coastal Carolina Keys to Victory:

• Protect QB Ethan Vasko (replacing transferred Grayson McCall)
• Establish strong running game to control tempo
• Execute strategic trick plays for momentum shifts

San Jose State Keys to Victory:

• Leverage running backs Robinson and Conley
• Develop new tight end target (post-Mazzotti transfer)
• Apply consistent defensive pressure

Prediction: Expect a high-scoring game with both offenses showcasing their strengths. San Jose State's superior running game should be the deciding factor, controlling possession and limiting Coastal Carolina's opportunities.

Final Score: San Jose State 37, Coastal Carolina 33

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