The right move: How former San Jose State backup quarterback became the nation’s leading receiver

SAN JOSE — Nick Nash decided three seasons ago that a position change was needed in order to get on the field.

The Spartan senior never expected this.

Nash leads the nation in receptions (50) receptions per game (12.5) and touchdowns catches (8) heading into the Spartans’ game against Nevada on Saturday at CEFCU Stadium.

“He’s doing exactly what I knew he could do,” former SJSU wide receivers coach and passing game coordinator Eric Scott said this week.

Nash, who arrived on campus in 2019 as a quarterback...