Central Michigan vs. San Diego State - September 28, 2024

3 takeaways from San Diego State's disastrous 66-14 loss to Oregon StateWhatever confidence and momentum the San Diego State Aztecs thought they gained from a thrilling comeback win a week ago disappeared in the opening minutes of a

San Diego State turns to backup quarterback Draiden Trudeau amid blowout loss to Oregon StateSan Diego State turned to redshirt freshman quarterback Draiden Trudeau in the third quarter of Saturday's lopsided matchup against Oregon State, replacing seni

San Diego State suffers disastrous first half as Oregon State builds 38-7 leadThe San Diego State Aztecs knew the Oregon State Beavers were going to be dangerous in their key Pac-12 Conference matchup Saturday at Reser Stadium. But they d

San Diego State injury report: 14 game-time decisions, 14 players out vs. Oregon StateThe San Diego State Aztecs have listed 14 players as being game-time decisions ahead of their Pac-12 showdown against Oregon State. Among them are running back

Can San Diego State upset Oregon State? 3 major challenges facing the AztecsThe shorthanded, underdog San Diego State Aztecs pulled off a thrilling upset of the Texas State Bobcats in the historic Pac-12 opener last week. Can they do i

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San Diego State's injury concerns leave key positions unsettled ahead of Oregon StateJust five games into the season, the two-deep roster that the San Diego State Aztecs include in their weekly notes package is a mere suggestion. Injuries and an

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San Diego State injury report: 4 players trending in opposite directions ahead of Oregon StateThere were some significant moves on the San Diego State Aztecs’ Pac-12 availability report on Thursday evening, two involving players who were upgraded and two

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San Diego State's upset of Texas State gives Sean Lewis something he needed ahead of Oregon StateLike a lot of coaches, Sean Lewis of the San Diego State Aztecs is big on motivational sayings and cliches to fire up his players. He preaches about “AztecFAST

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Friday Flashback: 1975 Aztecs had quite a game for themselves at Oregon StateSDSU blanked the Beavers 51 years ago in Portland.

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San Diego State gets encouraging injury updates on Lucky Sutton, Javion Kinnard ahead of Oregon State gameThe San Diego State Aztecs have another packed availability report heading into their game at Oregon State on Saturday, although there might be a glimmer of hop

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SDSU releases availability report; Aztecs’ top two running backs upgraded to questionableNeither player saw the field in last week’s win over Texas State at Snapdragon Stadium.

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San Diego State gets an inside look at Oregon State ahead of Pac-12 showdownSenior EDGE rusher Kai Wallin will be back in Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon, on Saturday, this time with the San Diego State Aztecs when they face the Oreg

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San Diego State vs. Oregon State odds: Point spread, moneyline and over/underThe thrill of an improbable comeback win for the San Diego State Aztecs, in their historic Pac-12 Conference opener, is giving way to the reality of being big r

Aztecs football report: SDSU’s struggling offense eyes ‘basic things done at an elite level’It’s not any one thing that has sidetracked the Aztecs. It’s a number of things

Two San Diego State players changed everything in wild comeback winThe San Diego State Aztecs’ thrilling comeback win against Texas State in the historic Pac-12 Conference opener earned two players recognition by the league. J

3 Thoughts … on the Aztecs’ 31-29 comeback victory over Texas StateOn SDSU’s odds-defying win, one big freshman performance, and why real men cry.

Sean Lewis cried after San Diego State’s stunning win that may have changed its seasonSan Diego State coach Sean Lewis said he cried after his shorthanded San Diego State Aztecs somehow pulled out an almost unfathomable 31-29 home win over the Te

🚨 Week 5 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

🚨 Week 5 AP Top 25 Poll😬 Gators drop 8 spots 📈 Bama just outside top 5 📲 Tap for full rankings

Sean Lewis explains how San Diego State overcame injuries, illness to stun Texas StateThe San Diego State Aztecs went into Saturday night’s Pac-12 Conference opener against Texas State with 13 players out with various illnesses and injuries, and

3 takeaways from San Diego State’s 14-point comeback win in its Pac-12 debutThe San Diego State Aztecs will long remember their historic first Pac-12 Conference game. Not just because it was a 31-29 win against the Texas State Bobcats,

Aztecs show proof of life in thrilling 31-29 comeback win over Texas StateShort-handed SDSU rallies in second half to top Texas State in Pac-12 opener.

Massive Shakeup in CFB Top 25 List 🔢Florida and Mississippi State were both humbled after lopsided losses. Tap for new Top 5 📲

Bert Emanuel Jr. returns for San Diego State in Pac-12 opener vs. Texas StateSenior wide receiver Bert Emanuel Jr. is back on the field for the San Diego State Aztecs, who desperately need a victory in their historic Pac-12 Conference op

CFB Week 5 Winners & Losers 📊🐐 Jeremiah enters GOAT convo? 🔻 Kamario's Heisman odds tank 📲 Full recap after Saturday

San Diego State has 14 game-time decisions for historic Pac-12 opener vs. Texas StateThe San Diego State Aztecs’ coaching and medical staff will have a lot of decisions to make prior to the kickoff of their historic Pac-12 opener Saturday night

Week 5 CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Gators became the latest contender to learn how difficult life can be on the road in the SEC

San Diego State vs. Texas State prediction: Can Aztecs overcome depleted roster in Pac-12 opener?The San Diego State Aztecs’ first-ever Pac-12 Conference game should be a festive occasion. They’ve literally waited decades for this day, and even had to wait

How to watch San Diego State vs. Texas State: TV channel, live stream, game timeIt’s finally happening for real: The San Diego State Aztecs will play their first Pac-12 Conference game when they host the Texas State Bobcats on Saturday nigh

San Diego State enters historic Pac-12 opener with little room for errorSaturday night is supposed to be special for Sean Lewis and his San Diego State Aztecs. After decades of hoping and waiting, the Aztecs finally — and officially

NFL prospect watch: 5 SDSU, Texas State players to know for historic Pac-12 openerFive NFL Draft prospects to watch when San Diego State hosts Texas State in its first Pac-12 game, including guard Kalan Ellis and standout wide receiver Beau Sparks.

San Diego State’s availability report changes again ahead of Pac-12 openerThe San Diego State Aztecs’ lengthy availability report changed in some notable ways Thursday night after the initial report revealed a whopping 32 players in t

San Diego State faces its biggest defensive test yet against Texas StateAs if the San Diego State Aztecs don’t have enough problems with injuries to star players and a mumps outbreak that could deplete the roster, here come the high

Friday Flashback: Aztecs’ Pac-12 opener inspires look at previous conference debutsSDSU has played in three different conferences during its Division I history. Here is a look at its debut in each instance.

Colleges Paid Athletes $1.77BFirst year of revenue sharing resulted in massive payouts (The Athletic)

San Diego State lists 32 players on availability report amid reported mumps outbreak The San Diego State Aztecs’ first availability report of the Pac-12 season is a long one, with few specifics but clearly showing that a reported outbreak of mu

San Diego State has a quarterback question entering its Pac-12 openerFans of the San Diego State Aztecs haven’t been happy with the play of senior quarterback Jayden Denegal since a lackluster performance in a 28-10 loss to UCLA

As mumps cases climb, Aztecs list nearly three dozen players on Pac-12 availability reportNews comes as campus health office notes 14 confirmed cases, 1 probably case, isolated to a single team.

CFP Nearing 24-Team FieldLeadership says they 'are definitely going to' expand if TV deal lines up (Yahoo)

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San Diego State reportedly dealing with mumps outbreak ahead of Pac-12 openerThe San Diego State Aztecs are being hobbled by more than just some knee and ankle injuries. The team has been dealing with several cases of mumps, according t

Aztecs football report: SDSU has more cases of mumps as prep begins for Pac-12 openerFour more SDSU football players have tested positive for mumps, sources said Monday.

Early CFP Projections ↕️Gators were rewarded for their marquee win over Ole Miss in AP's Top 25

3 major questions facing San Diego State before historic Pac-12 openerThe San Diego State Aztecs and their fans have been looking forward to Saturday night for years, if not decades. The Aztecs will host the Texas State Bobcats i

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Florida jumps to top 10 😬 Michigan unranked again 📲 Tap for full standings

New Top 5 in CFB Rankings 👀The top 2 teams from last week flip while Mississippi State SURGES. Full breakdown 📲

CFB Week 4 Winners & Losers 📊😏 Karma for Michigan? 💺 Burning hot seats for coaches 📲Full breakdown of wild slate

New CFB Playoff Predictions 👀Ole Miss is the focal point in back-to-back weeks. Full breakdown 📲

Aztecs’ top two running backs injured in lopsided loss at ToledoIt’s the third straight loss for SDSU, which makes its Pac-12 debut next week against Texas State.

San Diego State's nightmare at Toledo gets worse with injuries to star running backsThings were looking up for the San Diego State Aztecs at the start of a sunny fall afternoon in Toledo. Senior running back Lucky Sutton jogged onto the field w

San Diego State gets Lucky Sutton back for Toledo game after injury absenceThe San Diego State Aztecs got some good news right away Saturday when senior running back Lucky Sutton jogged onto the field with the offense at the start of t

5 Things to Watch: Aztecs dealing with mumps as they travel to ToledoHere are five things to watch.

NFL prospect watch: SDSU’s Javion Kinnard evokes Darren Sproles entering Toledo testSan Diego State visits Toledo with five intriguing NFL prospects on display, including Javion Kinnard and Buck Buchanan Award winner Andrew Zock.

How to watch San Diego State vs. Toledo: TV channel, game time, streamingThe San Diego State Aztecs and their fans will have early wake-up calls on Saturday ahead of the final non-conference game against Toledo at the Glass Bowl. Fo

Friday Flashback: Aztecs’ 2016 team set standard for rushing and defenseIt’s no stretch to say SDSU’s 2016 team ranks among the greatest in program history.

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Oddsmakers see little separating San Diego State and Toledo in Week 4The San Diego State Aztecs head to the Midwest for their final non-conference game, facing the Toledo Rockets at the Glass Bowl in a matinee showdown that kicks

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The stakes just got much higher for San Diego State before its Pac-12 debutIt’s never too early for a must-win game, which is the situation the San Diego State Aztecs find themselves in with just one game left to tune up for their big

Scouting Report: Aztecs face Toledo team coming off stirring comeback winSDSU is a 3-point underdog at Toledo for Saturday’s game.

San Diego State may need its breakout transfer to carry the offense againIf the San Diego State Aztecs need Javion Kinnard to carry the load again on Saturday at Toledo, he’ll be ready to go. Kinnard carried 33 times for 181 yards —

Aztecs football notebook: Sean Lewis tunes out social media noise during the season“Personally, for me, it was doing more harm than good. So I removed it.”

🚨 Week 4 CFB AP Top 25 Poll📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

What San Diego State's latest loss means for the rest of the seasonHeading into Week 4, the San Diego State Aztecs already have half as many losses as they did last year, when they finished 9-4 in a turnaround season under coac

San Diego State may have found something special in Javion KinnardThe San Diego State Aztecs knew Javion Kinnard was versatile when he transferred in from Colorado State, and he proved it with a big-time performance in place o

Why didn't Lucky Sutton play for San Diego State against James Madison?The San Diego State Aztecs were without star running back Lucky Sutton when they were beaten 26-13 on Saturday night by a superior James Madison squad that had

🚨 Week 3 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

📈 Ole Miss in the top 5 🫣 Texas A&M drops 14 spots 📲 Tap for full standings

San Diego State has questions to answer after stunning home loss to James MadisonThe San Diego State Aztecs had one of their worst performances in a long time when they lost 26-13 at home Saturday night to James Madison. The biggest questio

Aztecs dress for success, but James Madison gets the job doneAztecs can’t rally from early deficit, fall to Dukes.

Week 3 Winners & Losers 📊📡 Many teams off national radar 😈 Revenge game for the ages 📈 SEC QBs putting up numbers

Early CFB Bracket Predictions 👀Louisville should now be viewed as the No. 1 contender to Miami in the ACC 📲

5 Things to Watch: Aztecs must slow high-scoring James Madison, get offense on trackSan Diego State is coming off a disappointing road loss to UCLA coming into this week’s home game against James Madison.

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3 things could decide San Diego State's matchup with James MadisonThe San Diego State Aztecs face another big test on Saturday when they host the James Madison Dukes in a non-conference game at Snapdragon Stadium. The Aztecs

San Diego State unveils bold new 'Age of the Jaguar' uniformsLucky Sutton, Sione Hala and the rest of the San Diego State Aztecs will look dramatically different when they host the James Madison Dukes on Saturday night at

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Scouting Report: Aztecs opponent James Madison coming off 87-point performanceHere’s everything you need to know about the Dukes heading into Saturday’s game at Snapdragon Stadium.

How to watch San Diego State vs. James Madison: TV channel, streaming and game timeThe San Diego State Aztecs return to Snapdragon Stadium on Saturday night to host James Madison in the first meeting between the schools. The Aztecs (1-1) are

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3 Thoughts … after the Aztecs’ 28-10 loss to UCLAThree thoughts after San Diego State’s 28-10 loss to UCLA on Saturday at the Rose Bowl.

🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll

🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📳 Tap for full standings

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🚨 Week 2 CFB AP Top 25 Poll🤩 Texas jumps to No. 1 📉 Oregon & OU plummet 📲 Tap for full standings

Photos: Aztecs lose to UCLA, 28-10Visit the post for more.

Tom Krasovic: Talent the difference in UCLA’s win over visiting AztecsThe biggest difference in the second half? Talent.

CFB Week 2 Winners & Losers 📊🦆 Oregon suffers major stunner 🤘 Texas' biggest comeback since 2007 📲 The chaos is officially back

Aztecs can’t muster much offense in 28-10 loss to UCLASan Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal’s best throw is a deep sideline ball. Denegal went long seemingly every other time he dropped back to pass Saturday against UCLA. Again and again and again. Denegal was 0-fer after more than…

NFL prospect watch: SDSU’s Justius Lowe, Sione Hala face test at UCLAUCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava headlines five potential NFL Draft prospects to watch when San Diego State visits the Rose Bowl on Saturday.

How to watch San Diego State vs. UCLA: TV channel, streaming and game timeThe San Diego State Aztecs play what can easily be considered their marquee game of the season when they visit the UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl on Saturday. Th

5 Things to Watch: Aztecs must win line of scrimmage, contain UCLA quarterback at Rose BowlSDSU (1-0) is an 11 1/2-point underdog against UCLA (1-0) for Saturday’s game.

SDSU HC Drops Bars in Rant 😭Sean Lewis goes off ahead of facing UCLA 🎥

9/11 anniversary an opportunity for SDSU coaches, staff to remind players of tragic event“We’ll remind the boys about the privileges that we have because of the brave men and women that defend our freedom down range.”

What playing at the Rose Bowl means to San Diego State For years, the San Diego State Aztecs envisioned walking into the Rose Bowl to play the UCLA Bruins in a Pac-12 Conference showdown. Well, the Aztecs are fina

Week 2 CFB Picks 🔮Predicting winner of Ohio State-Texas and every game this weekend 📲

3 San Diego State players who could decide the UCLA gameThe San Diego State Aztecs jump from their season opener against a Big Sky school to their marquee game on the schedule, a Saturday afternoon matchup against th

Nico Iamaleava could be San Diego State's biggest challenge yetThe San Diego State Aztecs take a big jump this week in the caliber of their competition, going from a blowout win against Portland State of the FCS to facing t

San Diego State kick returner named Pac-12 Special Teams Player of the WeekJaylon Hawkins of the San Diego State Aztecs ran his way to history on Saturday night when he returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in a season-opening 5

Week 2 AP Poll Revealed 📊Indiana takes Oregon's spot in top 5 while Michigan falls out. Tap for full rankings 📲

🚨 First CFB AP Top 25 Poll

😬 Michigan unranked 📉 Oregon out of Top 5 📳 Tap for full rankings

What San Diego State needs to know about UCLA's dangerous rushing attackThe San Diego State Aztecs are finally going to the Rose Bowl as a member of the Pac-12 Conference to play the UCLA Bruins. It’s just that the Bruins are no lon

Week 2 CFB Coaches Poll 📊Biggest risers and fallers from latest rankings 📲

Aztecs football report: SDSU aims to clean up ‘sloppy’ play before battling BruinsThe Bruins, who started the season with a 45-24 victory over Cal, opened as an 11-point favorite over SDSU.

Jaylon Hawkins’ 100-yard kickoff return TD for SDSU was one for the booksThe third-quarter TD was the ninth 100-yard kickoff return in SDSU history.

What Sean Lewis, SDSU players said ahead of UCLA matchupCoach Sean Lewis and his San Diego State Aztecs were laboring on Labor Day as they moved past their season-opening 53-20 rout of Portland State and began prepar

3 Thoughts … after the Aztecs’ 53-20 win over Portland StateThree thoughts after San Diego State’s 53-20 win over Portland State on Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium.

Sean Lewis, San Diego State players react to 53-20 season-opening winThe San Diego State Aztecs started their Pac-12 era with a resounding 53-20 win against Portland State on Saturday and like most every team, they’ll have a lot

3 things we learned from San Diego State’s 53-20 win over Portland StateThe San Diego State Aztecs opened their Pac-12 Conference era with a 53-20 blowout win over the Portland State Vikings of the Big Sky Conference on Saturday nig

Top 25 CFB Rankings Predictions 🔮Where everyone could sit after Week 1 games

Aztecs Scene & Heard: Greener grass right here as Sutton climbs SDSU rushing chart“Being able to have my family come out to a majority of my games means a lot to me.”

CFB Week 1 Winners & Losers 📊Refs are the talking point in Michigan's controversial win. Full breakdown of wild slate 📲

How to watch Portland State vs. San Diego State: TV channel, time, predictionThe Pac-12 Conference era is finally here for the San Diego State Aztecs, who get things going on Saturday night with a non-conference season-opener against Por

Updated Heisman Odds 📊Where everyone stands after Toney's standout performance

Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predictions for Clemson-LSU, Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

3 keys for San Diego State to open the 2026 season with a winIt’s closing in on game day for the San Diego State Aztecs, who will open the much-awaited new season by hosting the Portland State Vikings on Saturday night.

🚨 New CFB Pregame ShowThis one is completely animated

5 things to watch as San Diego State opens the 2026 seasonThe San Diego State Aztecs have undergone a roster redo since last season, as most teams have in the era of the transfer portal and NIL. Fans will be watching r

San Diego State vs. Portland State: What to know about the VikingsThe San Diego State Aztecs and Portland State Vikings have met just once before in football, and it went as a lot of encounters with FCS schools do. The Aztecs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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…

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

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

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.

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

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.”

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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