San Diego State
Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 1984, file photo, San Diego Padres Steve Garvey, center, is carried triumphantly off the field by his teammates after hitting a game-winning home run in the ninth inning to beat the Chicago Cubs, in Game 4 of the National League Playoffs in San Diego. The biggest piece of San Diego's sports history is slowly being knocked down and ground to bits. Now the stadium is coming to an unceremonious end, leaving generations of fans feeling melancholy because, due to the coronavirus pandemic, they didn't get to say a proper goodbye to the place where they tailgated with gusto in the massive parking lot before cheering on the Chargers, Padres and Aztecs, or watched myriad other events and concerts. (AP Photo/File)
San Diegans left feeling sad as 'The Murph' comes down

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 22, 2020 05:24 PM EST

San Diego State coach Brady Hoke talks to his defense during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey, Pool)
No. 14 BYU shuts down San Diego State for 28-14 victory

By John Coon Dec. 13, 2020 01:36 AM EST

San Diego State running back Jordan Byrd (15) runs against Nevada the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
After 1st loss, No. 14 BYU looks to bounce back against SDSU

By The Associated Press Dec. 10, 2020 04:56 PM EST

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire, left, tries to avoid a tackle by Colorado safety Isaiah Lewis during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Undefeated season over, No. 14 BYU regroups for San Diego St

By Pat Graham Dec. 10, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Long returns by Byrd, Busbee help SDSU beat Colorado St.

Dec. 05, 2020 11:02 PM EST
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Jordan Byrd had a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, BJ Busbee scored on a 90-yard punt return, and San Diego State beat Colorado...

Southern California players pose for a photograph after their NCAA college football game against Utah Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Keep it Simple is the mantra for game-planning in the Pac-12

By Anne M. Peterson Dec. 02, 2020 06:04 PM EST

San Diego State running back Chance Bell, left, is pulled down by Colorado linebacker Nate Landman (53) after a short gain as Colorado safety Isaiah Lewis follows the play in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Defense shines as Colorado beats SDSU 20-10 to move to 3-0

By Pat Graham Nov. 28, 2020 09:10 PM EST

Colorado cornerback Mekhi Blackmon, bottom, pulls down San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State at Colorado 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 06:49 PM EST

San Diego State players celebrate an interception late into the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nevada, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Gearing up for USC, Colorado quickly pivots to face SDSU

By Pat Graham Nov. 27, 2020 08:30 PM EST

Southern California head coach Clay Helton looks on following an NCAA college football game against Utah Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Colorado-USC canceled by COVID cases; Buffs book SDSU

Nov. 26, 2020 09:26 PM EST

Diego State running back Chance Bell (21) walks off the field as Nevada running back (3) Jamaal Bell and defensive end Sam Hammond celebrate their win in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
Nevada goes to 5-0 with 26-21 win over San Diego State

Nov. 21, 2020 08:07 PM EST

San Diego State quarterback Kaegun Williams throws a first-down pass against Nevada during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Reno, Nev. (AP Photo/Lance Iversen)
San Diego State at Nevada 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:37 PM EST

Marshall's Micah Abraham (6) celebrates after a Middle Tennessee turnover during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Huntington, W.Va. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 14, 2020 09:08 PM EST

San Diego State running back Greg Bell, left, sprints for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Greg Bell has career-high 160 yards, 2 TDs in Aztecs' win

Nov. 14, 2020 07:22 PM EST

San Diego State team celebrate running back Greg Bell's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)
Hawaii at San Diego State 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 05:57 PM EST

Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
No. 13 Wisconsin to resume season after 2 weeks at Michigan

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:53 PM EST

Utah State coach Gary Andersen watches the team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP, Pool)
San Diego State at Utah State 10/31/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 03:23 PM EST

San Jose State starts season 3-0 for first time since 1982

Nov. 07, 2020 12:52 AM EST
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Backup Nick Nash threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another score with 1:32 remaining, and San Jose State took advantage of three...

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2020 12:56 PM EST
Nov. 12 1892 — William “Pudge” Heffelfinger becomes the first pro football player by getting $500 to play for the Allegheny Athletic...