San Diego State vs. Air Force - December 01, 2024

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Falcons logo, Falcons 5-7, 1ST 14, 2ND 3, 3RD 14, 4TH 0, TOT 31

Aztecs logo, Aztecs 3-9, 1ST 7, 2ND 7, 3RD 0, 4TH 6, TOT 20

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6:06[1st & Goal @ AFA 7] M.Cooper rushed for 7 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

10:02M.Dapore extra point is good.

10:09[1st & Goal @ SDSU 1] D.Carson rushed for 1 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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Remember in the spring when Dennis Allen said that better coaching would yield better results from the Bears' pass rush? Here's where Allen said he's seen improvement in that area: "Typically to affect the quarterback with a rush, unless you're Myles Garrett or Von Miller back

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Why Lucky Sutton is San Diego State’s most important player against Portland StateThis is why Lucky Sutton announced in December that he was returning to his hometown San Diego State Aztecs for his senior season rather than shop himself aroun

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The matchups that could decide San Diego State vs. Portland StateOn paper, the San Diego State Aztecs’ season opener against Portland State is a total mismatch, as would be expected. San Diego State is coming off a 9-4 season

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Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predicting Oregon-Boise St., Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

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3 things San Diego State must do to beat Portland StateAs they often do, the San Diego State Aztecs are opening their season at home against a team from an FCS conference. This year, their first in the reconfigured

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Scouting Report: Portland State a heavy underdog — and not to be underestimated — against SDSUEverything you need to know about Saturday’s opponent at Snapdragon Stadium

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San Diego State's biggest question ahead of the season opener vs. Portland StateThe San Diego State Aztecs are loaded at the skill positions heading into the inaugural season of the new-look Pac-12 Conference, from quarterback Jayden Denega

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San Diego State’s football success comes down to these 3 keysHere are three keys to a successful season.

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San Diego State depth chart reveals notable changes ahead of 2026 season openerWhen San Diego State’s offense trots onto the field for the first time Saturday night at home against Portland State, Bert Emanuel Jr. will make his debut as a

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3 San Diego State football players who could make an immediate impact against Portland StateThe San Diego State Aztecs open perhaps the most eagerly anticipated season in school history when they host Portland State on Saturday night at Snapdragon Stad

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Aztecs announce Palomar Insurance as uniform sponsor on SDSU football jerseysThe Aztecs announced on Monday that they have added a sponsor uniform patch that will debut in Saturday’s opener against Portland State.

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There’s a shakeup at wide receiver as Aztecs reveal depth chart for openerSan Diego State opens 2026 season on Saturday against Portland State.

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Aztecs football central: Heaping helping of stories heading into 2026 seasonHere’s everything you need to know about San Diego State heading into Saturday’s season opener against Portland State at Snapdragon Stadium.

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Aztecs football report: SDSU alum Ephraim Salaam emphasizes anything is possibleThe water glistened Thursday evening as the sun set on the Pacific Ocean while San Diego State players and coaches, family and friends, boosters and supporters gathered on the deck of the USS Midway Museum. It was some setting. They even…

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San Diego State’s linebacker duo could anchor Aztecs defense in 2026The San Diego State Aztecs’ linebacking corps might not have gotten quite the same acclaim that the pass rushers and defensive backs did during the turnaround s

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Aztecs position preview: Lucky Sutton leads SDSU’s deep, talented running backs roomSan Diego State has a long, proud tradition of outstanding running backs.

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Players to watch: Meet the 6 standouts leading this year’s AztecsQuarterback, running back lead San Diego State team that’s looking to build off last season’s breakthrough.

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San Diego State could play bowl game at Snapdragon StadiumIf things fall just right for the San Diego State Aztecs in the first season of the relaunched Pac-12 Conference, they could be playing in a bowl game in their

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Aztecs position preview: Specialists eye success, with one big concern in kicking game“We’ve got to find a guy who’s going to be the same guy every day and not have the ups and downs.”

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Air Force Unveils New Unis 🔥'B-21 Raider' jerseys will debut vs. Navy on Oct. 3 🎥

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San Diego State’s hometown stars earn captain honors ahead of Pac-12 debutThe San Diego State Aztecs have voted five players as captains for their first season in the Pac-12 Conference, and to nobody’s surprise, senior linebacker Tano

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Aztecs name team captains for 2026 football seasonThe honors, which come from a vote of SDSU players, arrive as the Aztecs prepare to kick off the season Sept. 5 against Portland State at Snapdragon Stadium.

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San Diego State transfer could be one of the Aztecs’ biggest difference-makers in 2026Among them are EDGE Kai Wallin from Oregon State, guard Evan Lawrence from defending champion Indiana, center Isaac Lucas from Ball State and wideout Justius Lo

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Aztecs football notebook: SDSU tops last year’s season ticket total, but trails Pac-12 peersThe Aztecs this week reported that season ticket sales stand at 8,315, with a little more than two weeks before their Sept. 5 season opener against Portland State.

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5 Questions: Aztecs tight end Jackson Ford’s focus is football, but he finds time for golf, guitarThe Union-Tribune talked to Ford as Jackson SDSU prepares for its Sept. 5 opener against Portland State.

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San Diego State's offensive line is undergoing a major makeover for 2026One of the most remarkable accomplishments by San Diego State’s football team last fall was starting the same five offensive linemen through all 13 games, inclu

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San Diego State star Lucky Sutton named to Doak Walker Award watch listLucky Sutton of the San Diego State Aztecs is now 3-for-3 on being named to preseason watch lists for some of the biggest awards in college football. The senio

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Aztecs position preview: O-line needs rebuild, but there’s several solid starting candidatesThe Aztecs again have the talent, numbers — 19 offensive linemen are on the roster — and depth to overcome adversity.

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Aztecs football notebook: SDSU could be losing matchups with Power Four opponentsFor the past four years, SDSU’s 2027 schedule has included a game against OU in Norman, Okla.

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San Diego State star Lucky Sutton named to prestigious national watch listAnother new week brings another new honor for San Diego State senior running back Lucky Sutton. Sutton was one of two players from the Pac-12 Conference and 50

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San Diego State gets preseason Coaches Poll nod ahead of Pac-12 debutThe preseason football polls are out, and San Diego State shows up as a blip at the bottom of the Coaches Poll with two points. That’s better than the alternati

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

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3 thoughts … from San Diego State’s football scrimmage at Snapdragon StadiumBert Emanuel emerging as a weapon, Lucky Sutton sitting out as Aztecs prepare for Sept. 5 opener.

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Wide receiver depth on display in San Diego State scrimmage at Snapdragon StadiumSan Diego State has more wide receiver depth this season than it has had in perhaps two decades.

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San Diego State’s running back room has plenty of star power heading into 2026“Running Back U” is alive and thriving on Montezuma Mesa. The San Diego State Aztecs are rushing headlong into the first year of the revitalized Pac-12 Conferen

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San Diego State's new EDGE coach explains what it takes to succeed in his defenseThe defense set the tone for the San Diego State Aztecs’ turnaround season of 2025, when the Aztecs went 9-4 and played in a bowl game for the first time in thr

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Aztecs position preview: Tight ends eye expanded role in SDSU offenseSDSU tight ends have averaged fewer than three catches a game over the past decade.

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5 Questions: Aztecs star Lucky Sutton a ‘freak’ in the best sense of the wordIt is a compliment.

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What Sean Lewis said about San Diego State’s first public scrimmageThe San Diego State Aztecs are gearing up for the big showcase of fall camp, the First Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, which will include a scrimmage that’s ope

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Jets Fly Over Football Camp 🤯Only at Air Force. Watch here 📲

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9 San Diego State transfers expected to make an immediate impact in 2026The San Diego State Aztecs welcomed 60 new players to fall camp, which is more than half of the roster. That means there will be plenty of new faces for fans t

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Aztecs position preview: SDSU needs to identify five new starters in secondaryA look at SDSU’s defensive backfield heading into the 2026 season.

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San Diego State QB Jayden Denegal returns healthy for senior seasonJayden Denegal is healthy and motivated for his senior season, which should bode well for the San Diego State Aztecs heading into the first season of the reborn

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5 San Diego State players named to Pac-12 Preseason Impact ListA new league brings new honors, and five San Diego State Aztecs have been named to the Pac-12 Preseason Impact List. Not surprisingly, the Aztecs’ contingent i

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Deion Wants to Play Air ForceColorado HC trying to convince NCAA to allow intrastate spring game

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Sean Lewis, Lucky Sutton open fall camp with high expectations for San Diego State’s first Pac-12 seasonThird-year coach Sean Lewis is leading the San Diego State Aztecs into the inaugural season of the rebuilt Pac-12, along with quarterback Jayden Denegal and run

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Sources: SDSU, other Pac-12 teams will pay Mountain West far less in exit, poaching feesThe Mountain West was seeking $100 million in exit fees from its departing five schools and another $55 million in poaching fees from the Pac-12 in a conference marriage gone bad. The divorce settlement is for less than half that.

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Photos: SDSU football training campVisit the post for more.

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5 reasons San Diego State could exceed expectations in 2026There’s a saying, “Better lucky than good.” With the San Diego State Aztecs, it can be “Better Lucky AND good.” The Aztecs head into the reborn Pac-12 Conferenc

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The biggest concern nobody is talking about for San Diego State footballGabe Plascencia was about as automatic as it gets when he was the placekicker for the San Diego State Aztecs. The “Hefty Lefty,” as he was affectionately known

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San Diego State offering family four-packs for four football games at Snapdragon StadiumCost for the package, which includes four tickets and parking, is $76 plus fees.

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Pac-12 settlement clears the way for San Diego State's new eraThe reborn Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences have reached legal peace just a month before they begin new eras with new members. The leagues announced Tuesda

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SDSU football depth chart: Several starting spots, backup roles up for grabs as camp beginsThe Aztecs have exactly one month before the Sept. 5 season opener against Portland State to sort everything out.

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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Every position battle that will define San Diego State's 2026 seasonOne look at San Diego State’s preseason depth chart shows exactly where the Aztecs have some work to do in assembling the starting units for their foray into th

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San Diego State star Lucky Sutton named to national player of the year watch listIt’s that time of summer when preseason honors are doled out and “watch lists” pop up amid the anticipation of a new college football season. San Diego State s

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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San Diego State football fall camp 2026: Schedule, dates and everything fans need to knowSan Diego State opens its fall camp on Tuesday, Aug. 5, and will have 26 practices to prepare for its first season in the reborn Pac-12. Third-year coach Sean

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5 Things to Watch: Healthy QB Jayden Denegal heads list as Aztecs open training campSeven starters return on offense, while only three starters are back on defense.

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Aztecs to host free football scrimmage on Aug. 15“First Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium” scrimmage comes three weeks before SDSU’s season opener.

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Ranking every San Diego State position group ahead of the first Pac-12 seasonA year after the defense set the tone for San Diego State, it looks like the offense will need to set the pace as the Aztecs try to make a strong impression in

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Sean Lewis shares expectations for San Diego State's first Pac-12 seasonThe new-look Pac-12 Conference didn’t hold a media day this season, so the San Diego State Aztecs held their own at Snapdragon Stadium. Athletic Director JD Wi

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Aztecs football notebook: Coach Sean Lewis’ contract being renegotiated amid move to Pac-12Lewis currently ranks in the middle of the pack among his Pac-12 peers.

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What San Diego State must answer before its first Pac-12 seasonThe San Diego State Aztecs are just more than a month away from the start of one of the most eagerly anticipated seasons in school history. They’re officially p

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What Sean Lewis said about San Diego State joining the Pac-12The San Diego State Aztecs football team is less than two weeks away from the start of fall camp, which will lead to the most pivotal season in school history.

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The Athletic rates only one Pac-12 QB among the top 50, and it isn’t SDSU’s Jayden DenegalCollege football’s quarterbacks were broken into seven tiers.

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Ranking San Diego State football’s most important newcomersAfter the turnaround 2025 season that included their first bowl game in three seasons, Sean Lewis and his San Diego State Aztecs were busy welcoming new players

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San Diego State's most irreplaceable player entering the 2026 seasonThe San Diego State Aztecs are looking to build on their turnaround season of 2025 by making a good first impression in the first season of the new-look Pac-12

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5 players who will define San Diego State football's first Pac-12 seasonQuarterback Jayden Denegal and running back Lucky Sutton were the key contributors to San Diego State’s turnaround season last fall, combining for nearly 70% of

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San Diego State lands 14 preseason All-Pac-12 selections ahead of 2026 seasonThe San Diego State Aztecs had 10 players make the all-conference team in their final season in the Mountain West, including six who were first-teamers. Now in

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Why San Diego State enters the Pac-12 as a conference contenderThe new Pac-12 officially launched on July 1, bringing to reality several decades of dreaming and hoping by the San Diego State Aztecs and their fans. The star

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Where San Diego State's 2027 recruiting class ranks in the new Pac-12The San Diego State Aztecs wrapped up recruiting for the class of 2027 by hosting some high-exposure visits to the San Diego area and is now in the six-week dea

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Aztecs’ high school football recruiting completed early for second straight yearFor the second straight year, SDSU coach Sean Lewis has “buttoned up” the Aztecs’ high school recruiting class nearly six months before the NCAA’s December early signing period.

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San Diego State beats Fresno State for 2027 three-star recruitThe San Diego State Aztecs had such a good recruiting pitch that it was enough to woo three-star athlete Xavior Jones away from his hometown Fresno State Bulldo

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Aztecs celebrate move to Pac-12 with community cornhole event at Snapdragon StadiumThe San Diego State Football Community Cornhole Tournament will be held Tuesday evening at Snapdragon Stadium’s Thrive Lot.

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San Diego State adds another offensive lineman to its 2027 recruiting classThe San Diego State Aztecs are working the Los Angeles area hard in recruiting, and it’s paying off. Tyson Seidman, a three-star offensive lineman from Sierra

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What Travon Garrison brings to San Diego State's 2027 recruiting classThe San Diego State Aztecs are exuding a vibe that is catching recruits’ attention both on and off the field. The latest is Travon Garrison, a 1,000-yard receiv

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

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Why 2027 recruit Nasim Eason flipped from San Diego State to Arizona StateSan Diego State has lost another commitment from the class of 2027, this one to the Arizona State Sun Devils. Nasim Eason, who had committed to the Aztecs seve

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San Diego State adds another Southern California piece to 2027 recruiting classThe San Diego State Aztecs continue to recruit athletes from all of Southern California as well as San Diego County, and the work is paying off. Cornerback Aug

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San Diego State loses 2027 recruit to future Pac-12 rival Oregon StateSan Diego State and Oregon State aren’t officially conference rivals until July 1, but the Beavers just got one over on the Aztecs. According to on3.com, two-w

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What Kamden Tillis brings to San Diego State football's 2027 classThe San Diego State Aztecs continue to reap the benefits of a big recruiting weekend in late May. Two-way player Kamden Tillis of Los Alamitos High, who had a

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Top 5 San Diego State football players to watch in Pac-12 competitionThe San Diego State Aztecs officially join the new-look Pac-12 on July 1 and will play their first conference game on Oct. 3 at home against Texas State. There

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Retired SDSU coach reflects on her life in water polo ahead of this week’s Hall of Fame inductionThe sport is still very much a part of Carin Crawford’s life.

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San Diego State adds 3-star Southern California offensive tackle to 2027 classThe San Diego State Aztecs have landed another commit from a class of 2027 player from Southern California. Offensive tackle Logan Day from Dana Hills High in

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3 biggest concerns facing San Diego State entering its first Pac-12 seasonOn Friday, San Diego State Aztecs On SI presented three reasons why coach Sean Lewis’ team can contend for the title in the new-look Pac-12. The Aztecs prepped

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3 reasons San Diego State can contend for a Pac-12 title in 2026The San Diego State Aztecs will officially leave the Mountain West for the new-look Pac-12 on July 1, along with Fresno State, Colorado State, Utah State and Bo

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Junior college offensive lineman transfers to San Diego StateAn offensive lineman who played one season at San Jose State and then one season at a junior college is returning to Southern California after committing to the

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San Diego State's recruiting surge continues with another 2027 commitmentThe San Diego State Aztecs continue to reap benefits from recently hosting several recruits from the class of 2027 on their official visits. The latest player

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San Diego State adds another 2027 commitment after major recruiting weekendThe San Diego State Aztecs hosted a large group of football recruits from the class of 2027 on Friday, and the visit has paid off big-time. Three-star EDGE Kem

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San Diego State lands another 2027 commitment as Colorado ATH chooses AztecsIt's been a busy few days for the San Diego State Aztecs, who have received a commitment from three-star class of 2027 wide receiver/defensive back Brooklyn Bai

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San Diego State adds another local standout to its 2027 recruiting classThe San Diego State Aztecs have landed another three-star commit from a local high school powerhouse that is becoming a solid pipeline to Montezuma Mesa. Class

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San Diego State lands commitment from local three-star tight end in 2027 classThe San Diego State Aztecs are intent on attracting as much local prep talent as possible, and the Aztecs landed a big one this weekend. Class of 2027 three-st

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Which position groups improved the most this offseason for the San Diego State Aztecs?The San Diego State Aztecs relied heavily on their ballhawking defense last year as they went 9-4 and reached the New Mexico Bowl in a big turnaround season und

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San Diego State's most underrated players entering the new-look Pac-12A new season brings a new chance for players to emerge into the spotlight that comes with more playing time. As the San Diego State Aztecs move into the new-lo

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Pac-12 releases kickoff times and TV information for San Diego State's 2026 scheduleThe new-look Pac-12 has revealed kickoff times and TV information for 10 of the San Diego State Aztecs' 12 games in the forthcoming season. Those 10 games will

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Aztecs get kick times, broadcast networks for most of 2026 football seasonSDSU football will be strictly a Saturday affair this season.

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Ranking the toughest games on San Diego State's 2026 football scheduleThe San Diego State Aztecs can expect a step up in prestige and, presumably, rights fees, when they begin play in the new-look Pac-12 this fall. But things wil

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Most important transfers for San Diego State football in 2026The transfer portal has become the lifeblood of college sports, especially in football, where teams often welcome upward of 20 or more new players who are looki

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3 breakout candidates for San Diego State football in 2026Like pretty much every other college football program, the San Diego State Aztecs have had big roster turnover due to the transfer portal and graduation. That,

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Could San Diego State play in revived Poinsettia Bowl at Snapdragon Stadium?There's a chance the San Diego State Aztecs could play a bowl game in their own stadium. According to a report on On3.com, the revived Poinsettia Bowl is workin

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San Diego State faces major special teams overhaul entering Pac-12 playThe placekicker known affectionately as "Hefty Lefty" is gone, having moved on to the NFL. The punter is gone, too, having transferred to Washington of the Bi

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Aztecs football season-ticket sales significantly ahead of last year's paceSan Diego State football season-ticket sales are trending upward after three straight years of decline.

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All 3 San Diego State quarterbacks lead scoring drives in spring scrimmageEach of the three quarterbacks on the San Diego State Aztecs' roster led scoring drives in a scrimmage Saturday that capped spring drills. On the flip side, th

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Aztecs' search for kicker, long snapper will continue after losing top candidatesSDSU took the field for Saturday afternoon's Spring Game without sophomore kicker Nick Clegg and senior long snapper Luke Williams.

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San Diego State must replace 4 starters in secondary after NFL Draft lossIt's never a bad thing when a school sees one of its players get taken in the first round of the NFL Draft, as the San Diego State Aztecs did with Chris Johnso

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San Diego State faces major defensive line rebuild after losing top pass rushersReplacing star cornerback Chris Johnson, who was taken by Miami in the first round of the NFL Draft, is going to be one thing for the San Diego State Aztecs. Ho

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San Diego State faces major offensive line rebuild after losing 3 startersThe San Diego State Aztecs have an offense that's loaded with returning skill position players, from quarterback Jayden Denegal to running back Lucky Sutton to

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Pac-12's New Logo 🎨First look at conference's rebrand here 📲

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Three Aztecs picked up as undrafted free agents; Tampa Bay drafts Helix alum Keionte ScottKicker Gabe Plascencia among players signed to free-agent deals.

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Chris Johnson becomes rare first-round pick as San Diego State star goes No. 27 to Dolphins in NFL DraftSan Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson was picked by the Miami Dolphins with the No. 27 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday. Johnson, the Mountain

Dolphins Draft San Diego State's Chris Johnson

Highlights from Miami's new CB

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Aztecs cornerback Chris Johnson selected by Miami in first round of NFL DraftSan Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson was one of the biggest risers in the weeks and months leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft. His ascent was fueled by an outstanding performance during the 2025 season (sharing Mountain West Defensive...

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Full Chris Johnson Scouting ReportSDSU CB goes No. 27

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The best San Diego State football players in NFL historyThe San Diego State Aztecs have a rich history of sending players to the NFL, a trend that will continue this week when cornerback Chris Johnson is expected to

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Cornerback Chris Johnson expected to end San Diego State's NFL draft droughtChris Johnson is projected as a first-or second-round pick.

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Underrated San Diego State NFL Draft prospects who could be selected in 2026It’s been four years since the San Diego State Aztecs have had a player selected in the NFL Draft. In 2022, the Aztecs had four players taken, starting with de

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The one trait that makes each San Diego State NFL Draft prospect stand out in 2026After posting an impressive turnaround season and playing in a bowl game for the first time in three seasons, San Diego State is sending perhaps a handful of pl

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Gonzaga, Utah State and San Diego State early favorites to win Pac-12 next seasonWith rosters in flux, predicting the order-of-finish requires a few leaps of faith

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Offensive playmakers highlight Aztecs’ scrimmage at Snapdragon StadiumA few observations from the scrimmage.

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Ranking the most NFL-ready San Diego State prospectsThe San Diego State Aztecs are likely to have just one player – cornerback Chris Johnson – selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. But several Aztecs will most likely g

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NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

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How draft experts view San Diego State CB Chris Johnson ahead of the NFL DraftMost NFL draft experts and analysts are on the same page when it comes to Chris Johnson of the San Diego State Aztecs — he’s among the top cornerback prospects

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CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

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This is 40: Aztecs coach Sean Lewis embraces milestone birthday"It's going to be the best time of my life."

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How San Diego State developed its 2026 NFL Draft classCornerback Chris Johnson of the San Diego State Aztecs is sure to hear his name called during the NFL Draft. The general consensus is that he'll go in the secon

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San Diego State WR preview: Former QB Bert Emanuel Jr. makes switch as deep group returnsThe wide receivers' room at San Diego State.is going to be crowded and, the Aztecs hope, productive in their first season in the reconfigured Pac-12. The Aztec

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SDSU's Miles Byrd announces transfer destination from impressive list of suitorsHis choice is a surprise.

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Which San Diego State NFL Draft prospects stood out at Pro DayWith the NFL Draft just two weeks away, it's time to review how the top draft-eligible players from the San Diego State Aztecs did during pro day on campus last

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San Diego State running back Lucky Sutton returns after breakout season ahead of Pac-12 debutLucky Sutton was more interested in finishing his college football career in his hometown than in cashing in on his breakout season and leaving the San Diego St

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Aztecs get another playmaker on the field with backup QB's move to wide receiverBert Emanuel Jr. will play a new position in 2026 after spending the 2025 season as San Diego State's backup quarterback.

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San Diego State football preview: Jayden Denegal healthy as Aztecs sort out quarterback depthStarting quarterback Jayden Denegal was injured almost all of last season, although most fans of the San Diego State Aztecs didn't really know the extent. The A

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3 key things San Diego State is working on in spring football ahead of Pac-12 debutA year ago, Jayden Denegal was competing with Bert Emanuel Jr. for the San Diego State Aztecs' starting quarterback job. Now he's the solid incumbent, healthy

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Aztecs football notebook: SDSU staff additions part of plan for upward trajectoryWhile recent additions to San Diego State's football staff coincide with this year's move to the Pac-12, the personnel moves are as much a reflection of SDSU coach Sean Lewis' intent to keep the program on an upward trajectory. Among the ne...

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Aztecs have QB continuity with healthy starter, promising newcomerJayden Denegal returns as starter, backed by Kentucky transfer Stone Saunders.

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NCAA Eyeing Early CFB StartCommittee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

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Draft Prospects Who Will Go Higher Than Expected 📈Why Chris Johnson is a player to watch for in the draft 👀

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Aztecs open spring practice with energy, effort as they 'clock in' for new seasonNew year. New conference. New team.

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5 Things to Watch: Aztecs open spring practice with plenty of optimism - and questionsFirst spring practice is Monday.

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

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San Diego State coach Sean Lewis previews spring football, discusses roster outlookSpring practice starts Monday for the San Diego State Aztecs football team, which is coming off its first winning season in three years and is looking forward t

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San Diego State left out of NCAA Tournament for first time since 2019Omission marks a disappointing end to a season that never quite took off.

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Aztecs kicker Gabe Plascencia among those making an impression during on-campus Pro Day"I'll be ready for any team that wants to give me an opportunity. I'm ready to continue the line of SDSU specialists in the NFL."

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Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

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San Diego State players have an eye on next level at Tuesday's Pro DayThirteen members of the 2025 San Diego State football team are expected to participate in Tuesday's annual Pro Day.

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NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥💫 Spencer Fano shines 💪 Markell Bell crushes 40 📲 Tap for results

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Preview: Aztecs head to The Pit with Mountain West title on the lineA look at the players, stats and storylines to watch in Saturday morning's game in Albuquerque.

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San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson out to impress at NFL CombineMultiple mock drafts have projected the 6-foot, 195-pound Johnson to go in the top half of the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Preview: Aztecs return home for showdown with Utah StateA look at the players, stats and storylines to watch in Wednesday night's 8 p.m. game from Viejas Arena.