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San Diego State coach Brady Hoke walks along the sideline during the first half of the team's Frisco Bowl NCAA college football game against UTSA, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Hodde)
Johnson, San Diego St. beat No. 24 UTSA 38-24 in Frisco Bowl

Dec. 21, 2021 11:21 PM EST

UTSA head coach Jeff Traylor, center, holds the team's conference trophy as he and his team celebrate their win over UAB in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
UTSA finally gets Frisco Bowl, faces San Diego State

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 08:28 PM EST

San Diego State running back Kaegun Williams (26) jumps over Utah State defenders during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Utah St routs No. 19 San Diego St 46-13, wins Mountain West

By Greg Beacham Dec. 04, 2021 06:52 PM EST

FILE - Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State on Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. The No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs have called the Los Angeles suburbs their home for two seasons while they're building a new stadium in Mission Valley. They'll host Utah State in the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday in Carson. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Carson, ho! No. 19 SDSU hosts Utah State in MWC title game

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 02, 2021 03:12 PM EST

FILE - San Diego State place kicker Matt Araiza (2) plays during an NCAA football game against Utah in Carson, Calif., Saturday Sept. 18, 2021. Araiza is unquestionably the best player for the No. 19 Aztecs, who will host Utah State in the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at their temporary home in Carson, a Los Angeles suburb. Using his powerful left leg, the junior from San Diego is able to completely flip the field for SDSU, which has a strong defense but often struggles on offense. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Araiza's booming punts carry No. 19 Aztecs to MWC title tilt

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 01, 2021 06:19 PM EST

Boise State cornerback Kaonohi Kaniho (14) breaks up a pass to San Diego State wide receiver Jesse Matthews (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Carson, Calif., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 22 San Diego State rallies past Boise State 27-16

By Greg Beacham Nov. 26, 2021 03:50 PM EST

San Diego State coach Brady Hoke watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against UNLV on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 22 SDSU, Boise State get early wake-up call for big game

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 25, 2021 04:09 PM EST

UNLV quarterback Cameron Friel looks for a receiver during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against San Diego State on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
No. 23 San Diego State holds off UNLV, 28-20

W.g. Ramirez Nov. 20, 2021 03:02 AM EST

San Diego State wide receiver Elijah Kothe (96) runs the ball as UNLV defensive back Davone Walden Jr. (37) gives chase during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)
San Diego State at UNLV 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:19 AM EST

Hawaii coach Todd Graham walks on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia)
San Diego State at Hawaii 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 10:45 PM EDT

Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against San Diego State on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fresno State hands No. 21 San Diego State 1st loss, 30-20

By Joe Reedy Oct. 31, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

San Diego State's Tyrell Shavers, left, scores a touchdown against Fresno State's Bralyn Lux during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fresno State at San Diego State 10/30/2021

Oct. 31, 2021 12:13 AM EDT

Fresno State offensive lineman Dontae Bull, foreground, celebrates a win over Nevada during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fresno, Calif., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Gary Kazanjian)
No. 21 Aztecs, Bulldogs face off for supremacy in rivalry

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 28, 2021 07:55 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels rolls out for a pass against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
No. 22 San Diego State holds off Air Force, 20-14

By Dennis Georgatos Oct. 23, 2021 10:43 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) holds the ball in the air while scoring a touchdown against Kansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: CFP race of Big 12 incoming, outgoing

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Air Force quarterback Haaziq Daniels warms up before an NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, at Air Force Academy, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
San Diego State at Air Force 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 06:45 PM EDT

Air Force running back Brad Roberts (20) runs with the ball against Boise State during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Boise, Idaho. Air Force won 24-17. (AP Photo/Steve Conner)
No. 22 Aztecs turn to Johnson, hope to stop USAF ground game

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 21, 2021 02:24 PM EDT

San Diego State wide receiver Isaiah Richardson, left, catches a pass against San Jose State cornerback Kenyon Reed (18) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 24 San Diego St. outlasts San Jose St. 19-13 in 2 OTs

By Josh Dubow Oct. 16, 2021 02:41 AM EDT

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire (4) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 24 San Diego St. seeks revenge at San Jose St.

By Josh Dubow Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

New Mexico quarterback Terry Wilson (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA football game against the San Diego State Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
No. 25 San Diego State starts fast, beats New Mexico 31-7

By Doug Padilla Oct. 10, 2021 12:31 AM EDT