Rocky Long
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

Colorado State running back David Bailey, center, dives into the end zone for a touchdown against New Mexico during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Colorado State at New Mexico 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 09:05 PM EDT

San Diego State running back Greg Bell (22) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Long's streak on line when Lobos face No. 25 SDSU

By Bernie Wilson Oct. 07, 2021 07:05 PM EDT

San Diego State linebacker Caden McDonald (54) sacks Arizona quarterback Will Plummer (15) in the second half of the NCAA college football game in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
No. 25 Aztecs put win streak on line vs Long's defense

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 04:21 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder runs from Notre Dame's JD Bertrand (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
College Football Picks: Cincinnati rooting for Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2021 01:05 PM EDT

Penn State returner Jahan Dotson (5) breaks away from Indiana's Jonathan Haynes (17) on a punt return during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers surge into October

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Brad Roberts, Air Force grind past New Mexico, 38-10

By Glen Rosales Oct. 02, 2021 10:05 PM EDT
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Brad Roberts ran for 142 yards and scored twice as Air Force scored on its first four drives to build a big early lead then coasted to...

Tony White to be the new defensive coordinator at Syracuse

Feb. 05, 2020 05:25 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Tony White will be the new defensive coordinator at Syracuse. Orange coach Dino Babers declined to discuss the...

Rocky Long returns to New Mexico to lead Lobos' defense

Jan. 27, 2020 01:12 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Rocky Long is returning to New Mexico as defensive coordinator after recently retiring from San Diego State, where he coached the...

San Diego State's Rocky Long retires, replaced by Hoke

By Bernie Wilson Jan. 08, 2020 03:18 PM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Rocky Long is retiring as San Diego State’s football coach after taking the Aztecs to nine straight bowl games. He will be...

Florida Atlantic's James Charles, left, scores a touchdown against SMU's Tyeson Neals during the first half of the Boca Raton Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in Boca Raton, Fla. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)
Washington routs No. 18 Boise State in Petersen’s finale

By The Associated Press Dec. 21, 2019 07:51 PM EST

San Diego State cornerback Luq Barcoo (16) celebrates with linebacker Troy Cassidy (42) after an interception in the end zone during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game against Central Michigan on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
San Diego State beats C. Michigan 48-11 in New Mexico Bowl

By Russell Contreras Dec. 21, 2019 05:47 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Central Michigan's Jonathan Ward, right, breaks away from Eastern Michigan's Brody Hoying, left, and Vince Calhoun for a 64-yard touchdown on a pass reception during the second quarter of an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Central Michigan and San Diego State meet Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019, in the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, N.M. in a game expected to be a defensive battle. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Central Michigan, San Diego State meet in New Mexico Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 20, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Baker, Thompson lead SDSU to 13-3 win vs BYU

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 01, 2019 12:31 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State’s stingy defense took all the pressure off redshirt freshman Carson Baker, who was taking his first college snaps against...

Nevada defensive back Daniel Brown (25) intercepts a pass in front of San Diego State wide receiver Kobe Smith (92) during the first half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in San Diego. CA. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Cooks, Lee lead Nevada to 17-13 win vs. No. 24 San Diego St.

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 10, 2019 01:57 AM EST

No. 24 San Diego State faces Nevada during redemption tour

By Bernie Wilson Nov. 08, 2019 02:41 AM EST
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego State jumped into The Associated Press Top 25 after a close road victory against UNLV and then moved up a spot after a bye weekend. ...

Nevada quarterback Carson Strong (12 ) rolls out against New Mexico second half of an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
No. 24 San Diego St. puts winning streak on line vs Nevada

By The Associated Press Nov. 07, 2019 04:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) looks to throw during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. For the first time in college football history, there will be two games matching teams of at least 8-0 on the same day, according to ESPN Facts and Info. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, LSU and the Crimson Tide will play the first regular-season game matching AP Nos. 1 and 2 since 2011 _ when No. 1 LSU beat No. 2 Alabama 9-6 in overtime. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
College Football Picks: Monster matchups to shake CFP race

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2019 04:03 PM EST

Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (4) eludes Arkansas defensive back Montaric Brown (21) to break free for a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: 3 ways of deciding who is No. 1

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 28, 2019 03:03 AM EDT

Zero no more: San Diego State gets first win over UCLA 23-14

By Joe Reedy Sep. 07, 2019 07:40 PM EDT
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Agnew wanted to be a part of San Diego State history on Saturday at the Rose Bowl. The senior quarterback accomplished that by leading...