Jordon Brookshire
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 - San Diego State's Matt Araiza (2) celebrates his field goal against San Jose State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. 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/Tony Avelar, File)
No. 19 SDSU, Utah State meet in Carson for MWC championship

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 04:51 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

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

Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) celebrates with offensive lineman John Ojukwu (70) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the San Diego State in Carson, Calif., Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Boise State at San Diego State 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 02:01 PM EST

San Diego State quarterback Lucas Johnson (7) is sacked by San Jose State safety Jay Lenard (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
No. 22 Azetcs' top run defense faces Falcons' ground game

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 04:42 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 Jose State quarterback Nick Nash is sacked by San Diego State's Keshawn Banks (2) and Jonah Tavai (66) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
San Diego State at San Jose State 10/15/2021

Oct. 15, 2021 10:59 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

San Diego State quarterback Jordon Brookshire (4) runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game against the New Mexico Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
New Mexico at San Diego State 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 10:47 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

Arizona running back Drake Anderson (8) gets swarmed behind the line of scrimmage by San Diego State linebacker Segun Olubi (24), left, defensive lineman Kahi Neves (91) and defensive lineman Jonah Tavai (66) in the second half of the NCAA college football game in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
After loss, Utah renews rivalry with unbeaten San Diego St.

By Greg Beacham Sep. 16, 2021 05:09 PM EDT

SDSU pulls away in 3rd quarter, beats New Mexico State 28-10

Sep. 05, 2021 02:53 AM EDT
CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Greg Bell ran for a touchdown and a career-high 165 yards, Jordon Brookshire scrambled for a score, and San Diego State pulled away in...

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 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