• SJSU has forced 23 turnovers this season, which is good for fourth in the nation and first in the MW. The Spartans' 16 interceptions are good for second in the nation and first in the Mountain West. • At 6-4, the Spartans have the best record out of every California FBS school and are the only California school to clinch bowl eligibility so far. • The Spartans have 49 new players this season, which ranks 30th in FBS football. Included in the 49 new players are 30 transfers which ranks 14th most in FBS football. • Odum is one of two coaches to stay on staff (Wide Receivers Coach/Passing Game Coordinator Kevin McGiven). Odum is going into his eighth season as defensive coordinator at SJSU which is the fourth longest stint for an FBS defensive coordinator currently in the country behind Iowa's Phil Parker (13), Iowa State's Jon Heacock (9), and Utah's Morgan Scalley (9). Odum is the only one with two different head coaches. • Odum was named the MW coordinator of the week by 247 Sports following the Spartans first ever win at Air Force (9/7/24) while holding the Falcons offense to 197 yards, one touchdown; and only 54 passing yards and against Oregon State (11/9/24) after holding the Beavers to only 13 points at home and causing three turnovers for the Spartans first win in Corvallis, Ore. since 1982.
