Saunders keeps the starting job
Sean Lewis is staying with Stone Saunders while Jayden Denegal recovers from an ankle injury. Saunders completed 23 of 33 passes for 369 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions, at Colorado State.
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The Aztecs: what our research says
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Cougars game.
San Diego State is 2-5, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-4 road mark. The Aztecs return to Snapdragon after a 49-56 loss at Colorado State. Their home wins over Fresno State, 26-23, and Texas State, 31-29, contrast with their road results. They also lost 14-66 at Oregon State.
Right nowWon last game
SDSU is 2-5, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-4 road record. Its home wins were 26-23 against Fresno State and 31-29 against Texas State. The road results include a 49-56 loss at Colorado State and a 14-66 defeat at Oregon State, with defense a continuing concern.
The news
Defensive absences complicate the response
Tackling received extra attention after the Colorado State loss. Jelani McLaughlin and Jalen Thomeson are out, while Josiah Cox, Mike Lindsay and Tano Letuli remain questionable.
Hawkins grows into a receiving role
Jaylon Hawkins has become a deep passing target after scoring on three kickoff returns. Nathan Acevedo and Jordan Napier also contributed as receivers against Colorado State.
DiLeva delivers in a tight finish
Cooper DiLeva supplied the decisive 53-yard field goal in the 26-23 home win over Fresno State. He is 10-for-11 on field-goal attempts this season.
Injuries
Aztecs
- Jayden DenegalQuestionable
- Josiah CoxQuestionable
- Mike LindsayQuestionable
- Tano LetuliQuestionable
- Jelani McLaughlinOut
- Jalen ThomesonOut
- DJ OverstreetOut
- Dalesean StaleyOut
- +3 more
Aggies
- Darrius ClemonsQuestionable
- Jeremiah BernardQuestionable
- Nylan BrownOut
- Tony F.Out
- Hudson CedarlandOut
- Ryan McKendryOut
- CJ ToneyOut
The matchup
Aztecs projected starters
- Stone SaundersQB
- Lucky SuttonRB
- Donovan Brown or Jaylon Hawkins (WR-X)
- Bert Emanuel Jr. or Jacob Bostick (WR-Z)
- Nathan Acevedo or Jordan Napier (slot WR)
- Jackson FordTE
- Joseph BorjonLT
- Kalan EllisLG
- Isaac LucasC
- Charlton Luniewski or Michael Levelle WatkinsRG
- Dennis JonesRT
- Brady NassarDE
- Malachi FinauNT
- Gavriel LightfootDT
- Djibril Rahman or Kai WallinDE
- Sione Hala or Cameron CooperWLB
- Tano Letuli or Dean HarringtonMLB
- Jelani Whitmore or Carsten Mamaril or Jamison StarksCB
- Mike Lindsay or Caleb RicksCB
- Josiah CoxNB
- Tainoa LaveSS
- Josh Hunter or Isaiah GreenS
- Cooper DiLevaK
- Tashi DorjeP
Aggies projected starters
- Owen EshelmanQB
- Kirby VorheesRB
- Darrius ClemonsWR
- Daniel BloodWR
- Branden GanashamoorthyWR
- Jack PedersenTE
- Ashton TrippLT
- Jonny LesterLG
- Noah DunhamC
- Nick BakkenRG
- Jaylin CaldwellRT
- Linus ZunkDE
- Jirah Leaupepetele or Damarjhe LewisDT
- Kaden Beatty or Paul Hutson III or Josh WedelDT
- Matyus McLainDE
- Keith BrownMLB
- DJ WarnerWLB
- Jamarey SmithNB
- Khamari TerrellCB
- Jalil TuckerCB
- Jaylen ThomasS
- Jeremiah BernardS
- Jack StevensK
- Max DeanP
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Our Aztecs picks, graded
Wins and losses10–3 on Aztecs games this season · 76.9%
- 961st Half Spread: San Diego State Aztecs -1.5 +100Sat 10/31win+1.0%
- 63Full Game Spread: San Diego State Aztecs -3 −108Sat 10/31win
- 69Full Game Money Line: San Diego State Aztecs −126Sat 10/31win+3.7%
- 44Full Game Spread: Colorado State Rams +1.5 −114Sat 10/24win+0.4%
- 96Full Game Team Total: San Diego State Aztecs Under 16.5 +134Sat 10/17loss
- 56Full Game Spread: Fresno State Bulldogs -8.5 −110Sat 10/17loss
- 56Full Game Spread: Oregon State Beavers -14.5 −110Sat 10/10win+1 pt
- 631st Half Team Total: San Diego State Aztecs Under 13.5 −110Sat 10/3win+3 pts
- 781st Half Team Total: San Diego State Aztecs Under 12.5 −110Sat 9/26win+1 pt
- 721st Half Game Total: Under 26.5 −105Sat 9/26win+2 pts
- 80Full Game Spread: James Madison Dukes +1.5 −101Sat 9/19win
- 931st Half Game Total: Under 27.5 Sat 9/12win
- 94Full Game Spread: San Diego State Aztecs +12.5 Sat 9/12loss
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Results and against the spread
3–5 · 3–4 ATSRecord
3–5
Against the spread
3–4
Form, last 5
WLWLW
Last game
W 26-20vs Cougars
| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 10/31 | vs Washington State Cougars | W 26-20 | −3 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | at Colorado State Rams | L 49-56 | −3 | Missed |
| Sat 10/17 | vs Fresno State Bulldogs | W 26-23 | +9.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/10 | at Oregon State Beavers | L 14-66 | +14 | Missed |
| Sat 10/3 | vs Texas State Bobcats | W 31-29 | +3.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Aztecs’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
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The full read on the Aztecs
Written Sat Oct 31, before the Cougars game.
Season so far
SDSU is 2-5, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-4 road record. Its home wins were 26-23 against Fresno State and 31-29 against Texas State. The road results include a 49-56 loss at Colorado State and a 14-66 defeat at Oregon State, with defense a continuing concern.
The read
San Diego State is 2-5, with a 2-1 home record and an 0-4 road mark. The Aztecs return to Snapdragon after a 49-56 loss at Colorado State. Their home wins over Fresno State, 26-23, and Texas State, 31-29, contrast with their road results. They also lost 14-66 at Oregon State.
Sean Lewis is keeping Stone Saunders at quarterback while Jayden Denegal recovers from an ankle injury. Saunders completed 23 of 33 passes for 369 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions, at Colorado State. Lucky Sutton leads the running-back depth chart, with Javion Kinnard behind him. Nathan Acevedo and Jordan Napier remain options in the slot.
The defensive lineup remains unsettled. Jelani McLaughlin and Jalen Thomeson are out, while Josiah Cox, Mike Lindsay and Tano Letuli are questionable. Tainoa Lave is listed behind McLaughlin, and Caleb Ricks backs up Lindsay. Tackling was a focus in practice after the Colorado State loss. Those availability decisions affect the secondary and linebacker rotation.
Cooper DiLeva made the decisive 53-yard field goal against Fresno State. His season field-goal mark is 10-for-11. Tonight’s opponent is 0-7 Washington State, with kickoff at 6:00 PM CT. Darrius Clemons and Jeremiah Bernard are questionable for the visitors. Starter projections remain conditional where availability is unresolved.
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Aztecs questions, answered
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What is the Aztecs' record this season?
The San Diego State Aztecs are 2-5: 2-1 at home and 0-4 on the road.
Who is on the Aztecs injury report?
The Aztecs list Jayden Denegal (Questionable), Josiah Cox (Questionable), Mike Lindsay (Questionable), Tano Letuli (Questionable), Max Garrison (Probable), Jelani McLaughlin (Out), Jalen Thomeson (Out), DJ Overstreet (Out), Dalesean Staley (Out), Jack Ellis (Out), Luke Williams (Out), Yanick Parker (Out).