San Jose State star WR Nick Nash opts out of Hawai’i Bowl

San Jose State All-American receiver Nick Nash will not play in the Dec. 24 Hawaii Bowl, he announced Wednesday.

“Thank you, Spartan Nation,” he said in a social media post. “It’s been a great ride. After much consideration, I’ve decided it’s best that I don’t participate in the upcoming bowl game.”

Nash spent his first four years at SJSU at quarterback before converting to receiver prior to the 2023 season. This year, he led the nation in receptions (104), yards (1,382) and touchdown receptions (16) en route to being named a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award.

He is not listed among ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.’s top 10 draft-eligible receivers.

Under first-year coach Ken Niumatalolo, the Spartans went 7-5 in the regular season and will play South Florida in the bowl game.