Jets work out punter Matt Araiza after San Diego State investigation found no wrongdoing
May 24, 2023 GMTFLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — The New York Jets hosted punter Matt Araiza for a workout at the team's facility Wednesday, six days after a San Diego State investigation found no wrongdoing by him in an alleged gang rape at an off-campus party in October 2021.
CBS’ Grant believed to be 1st Black director of a title game
April 2, 2023 GMTMark Grant was considering retirement two years ago after a long career as a director at CBS and ESPN. Those plans changed though when CBS Sports executives offered him the chance to be the lead director for college basketball and the NCAA Tournament.
No. 8 Kansas avenges loss to No. 7 Kansas State
February 1, 2023 GMTLAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Jalen Wilson had 20 points, Kevin McCullar Jr. added 16 points and 13 rebounds, and No. 8 Kansas avenged a loss to Kansas State just a couple of weeks ago with a 90-78 victory over the seventh-ranked Wildcats on Tuesday night.
Middle Tennessee beat San Diego State 25-23 in Hawaii Bowl
December 25, 2022 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Zeke Rankin kicked four field goals, including a 37-yarder for the go-ahead score with 2:05 left, and Middle Tennessee State beat San Diego State 25-23 in the Hawaii Bowl on Saturday night.
Middle Tennessee State faces San Diego State in Hawaii Bowl
December 23, 2022 GMTHawaii Bowl: Middle Tennessee State (7-5) vs. San Diego State (7-5), Dec. 24, 8 p.m. EST (ESPN)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK COLLEGE LINE: San Diego State by 6½.
Middle Tennessee, San Diego State to play in Hawaii Bowl
December 4, 2022 GMTMiddle Tennessee State (7-5, C-USA) vs San Diego State (7-5, Mountain West), Dec. 24, 8 p.m. ET
Roberts has 187 yards; Air Force beats San Diego St. 13-3
November 27, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Brad Roberts ran for 187 yards and a touchdown, and Air Force had a pair of interceptions late in the game and beat San Diego State 13-3 on Saturday night for its fourth straight win.
Mayden’s 2 TDs to Shaw help SDSU beat New Mexico 34-10
November 19, 2022 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Jalen Mayden threw two touchdown passes to Mekhi Shaw, Kenan Christon scored on a 49-yard run and San Diego State beat New Mexico 34-10 Friday night.
Mayden finished 15-of-25 passing for 280 yards, Shaw had six receptions for 120 yards and Christon added 102 yards rushing on 10 carries.
Byrd, Mayden help San Diego St. beat San Jose St. 43-27
November 13, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jalen Mayden threw three touchdown passes, Jordan Byrd returned a kickoff 95 yards for a TD and San Diego State beat San Jose State 43-27 Saturday night to become bowl eligible.
San Diego State (6-4, 4-2 Mountain West) has won nine of its last 10 against the Spartans.
Mayden guides San Diego State past UNLV 14-10
November 6, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jalen Mayden threw two touchdown passes and San Diego State held off UNLV 14-10 on Saturday night.
Mayden connected with Jesse Matthews for a 28-yard touchdown for the only score of the first half.
Haener rallies Fresno State past San Diego State 32-28
October 30, 2022 GMTFRESNO, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener threw three touchdown passes, including a 37-yarder to Nikko Remigio with 56 seconds remaining, to rally Fresno State to a 32-28 victory over San Diego State on Saturday night.
McMorris’ fumble return helps San Diego St. beat Nevada 23-7
October 23, 2022 GMTRENO, Nev. (AP) — Patrick McMorris returned a fumble for a touchdown in the game's opening minute, Jalen Mayden passed for 156 yards and added a 32-yard rushing touchdown and San Diego State beat Nevada 23-7 Saturday night.
Mayden, Browning help San Diego St. beat Hawaii 16-14
October 9, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jack Browning kicked three field goals, including the go-ahead 26-yarder with 7 seconds to play, and San Diego State beat Hawaii 16-14 Saturday night.
Dedrick Parson scored on a 22-yard run to cap a seven-play, 80-yard drive and give give Hawaii its first lead of the game at 14-13 with 1:19 to play and, after the ensuing kickoff went out of bounds, the Aztecs took possession at their own 35.
Lindley returns to San Diego State as quarterbacks coach
October 3, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Lindley, San Diego State's all-time passing leader, was hired Monday as quarterbacks coach at his alma mater, two days after offensive coordinator Jeff Hecklinski was fired.
Lindley had been a defensive analyst at Mississippi State the last two seasons.
Boise State, with new starting QB Green, beats SDSU 35-13
October 1, 2022 GMTBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Quarterback Taylen Green and George Holani each had more than 100 yards rushing and a pair of touchdowns, and Boise State shut out San Diego State in the second half and rolled to a 35-13 victory on Friday night.
Byrd’s TD run caps wild 4th, lifts SDSU over Toledo 17-14
September 24, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jordan Byrd ran for 115 yards and two touchdowns — including a go-ahead 1-yard TD in the closing seconds — to help San Diego State beat Toledo 17-14 Saturday.
Braxton Burmeister completed 3 of 4 passes for 25 yards and ran three times for 46 yards before Byrd scored from a yard out to cap the scoring with 41 seconds to play.
Penix helps Washington beat No. 11 Michigan State 39-28
September 18, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Michael Penix Jr. threw for 397 yards and four touchdowns, and Washington emphatically stated its case as a contender in the Pac-12 with a 39-28 win over No. 11 Michigan State on Saturday night.
Cam Rising throws 4 TD passes, No. 14 Utah routs SDSU 35-7
September 18, 2022 GMTSALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cam Rising threw for 224 yards and a career-high four touchdowns in three quarters to help No. 14 Utah rout San Diego State 35-7 on Saturday night.
Rising is the first Utah quarterback since 2017 to pass for 200 or more yards in the first three games of the season.
No. 14 Utah looks to avenge loss last season to San Diego St
September 15, 2022 GMTSan Diego State (1-1) at No. 14 Utah (1-1), Saturday, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Line: Utah by 20 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Rising to occasion: QB leads No. 14 Utah to great heights
September 15, 2022 GMTThe rise of Cameron Rising can be traced to almost exactly a year ago, when the Utah quarterback came off the bench and nearly rescued the Utes in a three-overtime loss against San Diego State.
Byrd propels San Diego State to 38-7 win over Idaho State
September 11, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jordan Byrd returned a punt 66 yards for a touchdown and added a 53-yard scoring run to spark San Diego State to a 38-7 victory over FCS-member Idaho State on Saturday night.
San Diego State (1-1) spotted Idaho State (0-2) a 7-0 lead — on a 75-yard scoring strike from Tyler Vander Waal to Xavier Guillory two plays into the game — before scoring 38 straight points.
Upstart Arizona tries for another big win vs. Mississippi St
September 8, 2022 GMTMississippi State (1-0) at Arizona (1-0), Saturday, 11 p.m. ET (FS1)
Line: Mississippi State by 11½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Erickson propels San Diego to 58-0 romp over La Verne
September 4, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Judd Erickson passed for 228 yards and two touchdowns and San Diego steamrolled Division III-member La Verne 58-0 in a season opener on Saturday night.
Two short touchdown runs and Erickson's 59-yard scoring strike to Vance Jefferson helped the Toreros take a 27-0 lead at halftime.
De Laura throws 4 TD passes as Arizona torches SDSU 38-20
September 4, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Jayden de Laura threw four touchdown passes, three to fellow transfer Jacob Cowing, and Arizona beat San Diego State 38-20 on a sizzling Saturday to spoil the debut of Snapdragon Stadium.
Johnson throws 4 TDs, Montana blanks Northwestern State
September 3, 2022 GMTMISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Lucas Johnson threw four touchdown passes and the Montana defense forced five turnovers as the FCS second-ranked Grizzles coasted to a 47-0 win over Northwestern State on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.
San Diego State will open its new stadium against Arizona
September 1, 2022 GMTArizona (0-0) at San Diego State (0-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS)
Line: San Diego State by 5 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Aztecs finally get a home-field advantage in Mountain West
August 25, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — There’s a Snapdragon coming to the Mountain West Conference and the San Diego State Aztecs couldn’t be happier.
Snapdragon Stadium in Mission Valley opens on Sept. 3 with San Diego State facing Arizona.
San Diego State players get first look at Snapdragon Stadium
April 7, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — After playing home games in a Los Angeles suburb the last two seasons, San Diego State’s football players loaded into buses Wednesday afternoon for the 10-minute drive to their new stadium.
Johnson, San Diego St. beat No. 24 UTSA 38-24 in Frisco Bowl
December 22, 2021 GMTFRISCO, Texas (AP) — Lucas Johnson passed for a career-best 333 yards and three touchdowns, and ran for another score as San Diego State beat No. 24 UTSA 38-24 in the Frisco Bowl on Tuesday night for the Aztecs’ program-record 12th win of the season.
UTSA seeks 1st-ever bowl win vs. San Diego State in Frisco
December 20, 2021 GMTFrisco Bowl: No. 24 UTSA (12-1) vs. San Diego State (11-2), Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. Eastern (ESPN)
Line: UTSA by 1 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook
UTSA finally gets Frisco Bowl, faces San Diego State
December 6, 2021 GMTNo. 24 UTSA (12-1, Conference USA) vs. San Diego State (11-2, Mountain West Conference), Dec. 21, 7:30 p.m. ET
No. 4 Alabama beats No. 1 Georgia in SEC championship game
December 5, 2021 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Bryce Young threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as fourth-ranked Alabama rolled over No. 1 Georgia 41-24 in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday, a result that likely sends both powerhouse programs to the four-team College Football Playoff.
Utah St routs No. 19 San Diego St 46-13, wins Mountain West
December 5, 2021 GMTCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Less than a year after coach Blake Anderson and several players uprooted their lives and moved across the country to team up at Utah State, they triumphantly raised their new school's first Mountain West Conference trophy.
No. 19 SDSU, Utah State meet in Carson for MWC championship
December 2, 2021 GMTUtah State (9-3, 6-2 Mountain West) at No. 19 San Diego State (11-1, 7-1, No. 19 CFP), Saturday at noon EST (Fox) in Carson, Calif.
Line: San Diego by 6 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Carson, ho! No. 19 SDSU hosts Utah State in MWC title game
December 2, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — The No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs have to make one more trip to the Los Angeles suburb of Carson, this time to host the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday against Utah State in their temporary home at a soccer pitch.
Araiza’s booming punts carry No. 19 Aztecs to MWC title tilt
December 2, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Standing in his own end zone, San Diego State’s Matt Araiza reached down for the low snap and — BOOM — lofted a punt that went over the head of the retreating San Jose State returner, landed at the 25-yard line and rolled to a stop at the 3.
No. 4 Cincinnati tops ECU to complete perfect regular season
November 27, 2021 GMTGREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and No. 4 Cincinnati, aiming to maintain its position among the top four in the College Football Playoff rankings, completed a perfect regular season by beating East Carolina 35-13 on Friday.
No. 22 San Diego State rallies past Boise State 27-16
November 26, 2021 GMTCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Jordon Brookshire's last competitive pass had been thrown in mid-October, back when he lost San Diego State's starting quarterback job and got labeled a third-stringer. He was not a likely candidate to save the Aztecs' Mountain West championship hopes in their regular season finale.
Utah State makes MWC title game with 35-10 win over NM
November 26, 2021 GMTALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Logan Bonner threw five touchdown passes and Utah State rolled to a 35-10 win at New Mexico State on Friday, earning a berth in the Mountain West Conference title game.
No. 22 SDSU, Boise State get early wake-up call for big game
November 26, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — While people around the country jostle for Black Friday deals or begin to pull out of Thanksgiving food comas, Boise State and No. 22 San Diego State will get an early wake-up call for a showdown at a soccer pitch in suburban Los Angeles that will help decide the Mountain West Conference’s division titles.
Boise State, No. 22 SDSU meet with division titles at stake
November 25, 2021 GMTBoise State (7-4, 5-2 Mountain West) at No. 22 San Diego State (10-1, 6-1, CFP No. 21), Friday at noon EST in Carson, Calif. (CBS).
Line: Boise State by 2 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 23 San Diego State holds off UNLV, 28-20
November 20, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Lucas Johnson completed 18 of 24 pass attempts for 192 yards and threw three touchdowns, and No. 23 San Diego State survived a scare to beat UNLV 28-20 on Friday night.
The Aztecs led just 21-20 before Johnson found Jesse Matthews for a 7-yard strike with 3:33 left in the game.
No. 17 Houston wins 10th straight, beating Memphis 31-13
November 20, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Clayton Tune threw for 264 yards and a touchdown and ran for another score as No. 17 Houston extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 31-13 victory over Memphis on Friday night.
Too much at stake for No. 23 Aztecs to underestimate UNLV
November 18, 2021 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Three years after a devastating loss to UNLV, No. 23 San Diego State knows not to overlook the Rebels this time.
There’s simply too much at stake for the Aztecs (9-1, 5-1 Mountain West), who can keep the inside track to winning the West Division and playing for the MWC championship if they beat the Rebels (2-8, 2-4) on Friday night in their first visit to Allegiant Stadium.
No. 23 SDSU looks to stay on track for MWC championship game
November 18, 2021 GMTNo. 23 San Diego State (9-1, 5-1 Mountain West, No. 19 CFP) vs. UNLV (2-8, 2-4), Friday at 11:30 p.m. EST (CBS Sports Network).
Line: SDSU by 10 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
Araiza, No. 22 San Diego State beat Nevada 23-21
November 14, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Greg Bell had 16 carries for 104 yards and Matt Araiza kicked a 35-yard field goal with 1:21 to play to help No. 22 San Diego State beat Nevada 23-21 on Saturday night.
San Diego State (9-1, 5-1 Mountain West) took sole possession of first place in the West Division, a half-game ahead of Fresno State — which beat the Aztecs 30-20 on Oct.
San Diego State turns back Hawaii 17-10
November 7, 2021 GMTHONOLULU (AP) — Greg Bell and Jack Browning had first-half touchdown runs and the San Diego State defense made them stand up in a 17-10 victory over Hawaii in Mountain West Conference play on Saturday.
Fresno State hands No. 21 San Diego State 1st loss, 30-20
October 31, 2021 GMTCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Fresno State once again came into Southern California and knocked off a ranked opponent.
Jake Haener passed for 306 yards and a touchdown, Jordan Mims rushed for a career-high 186 yards and two scores, and the Bulldogs handed No.
No. 21 Aztecs, Bulldogs face off for supremacy in rivalry
October 28, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Bragging rights as the best college football team in California will be decided Saturday night in a Mountain West Conference game at a soccer pitch in an industrial suburb of Los Angeles.
No. 21 Aztecs host Bulldogs in big Mountain West showdown
October 28, 2021 GMTFresno State (6-2, 3-1 MWC) at No. 21 San Diego State (7-0, 3-0), Saturday at 10:30 p.m. EDT (CBSSN).
Line: SDSU by 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 22 San Diego State holds off Air Force, 20-14
October 24, 2021 GMTAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — A change in San Diego State’s defensive scheme helped the Aztecs slow down Air Force’s run-heavy offense.
Matt Araiza kicked two field goals, Kaegun Williams and Chance Bell ran for touchdowns and No.
No. 22 Azetcs’ top run defense faces Falcons’ ground game
October 21, 2021 GMTNo. 22 San Diego State (6-0, 2-0 Mountain West) at Air Force (6-1, 3-1), Saturday at 7 p.m. EDT (CBS).
Line: Air Force by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 22 Aztecs turn to Johnson, hope to stop USAF ground game
October 21, 2021 GMTAIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Senior quarterback Lucas Johnson's reward for delivering a double-overtime win for No. 22 San Diego State is the starting assignment Saturday at Air Force.
“Lucas finished the other night on a high note," Aztecs coach Brady Hoke said.
No. 24 San Diego St. outlasts San Jose St. 19-13 in 2 OTs
October 16, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Diego State needed a spark on offense and Lucas Johnson delivered.
Johnson threw TD passes to Jesse Matthews in both overtime periods for his only completions of the game as No.
Undefeated No. 24 Aztecs look for revenge against Spartans
October 14, 2021 GMTNo. 24 San Diego State (5-0, 1-1 MWC) at San Jose State (3-3, 1-1), Friday at 10:30 p.m. EDT (CBS Sports Network).
Line: San Diego State by 8 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
No. 24 San Diego St. seeks revenge at San Jose St.
October 14, 2021 GMTSAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Even as San Diego State rolled to its second 5-0 start in 47 years, the Aztecs had something else on their mind.
The home loss more than 11 months ago to San Jose State still stings for the 24th-ranked Aztecs (5-0, 1-0 Mountain West) headed into the rematch against the Spartans (3-3, 1-1) on Friday night.
No. 25 San Diego State starts fast, beats New Mexico 31-7
October 10, 2021 GMTCARSON, Calif. (AP) — Greg Bell rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown, quarterback Jordon Brookshire added two scoring runs and No. 25 San Diego State beat New Mexico 31-7 on Saturday night in its first game as a ranked team in two seasons.
Texas A&M stuns No. 1 Alabama 41-38 on last-second FG
October 10, 2021 GMTCOLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Seth Small made a 28-yard field goal as time expired and Texas A&M stunned top-ranked Alabama 41-38 on Saturday night to end the Crimson Tide’s winning streak at 19 games.
Long’s streak on line when Lobos face No. 25 SDSU
October 7, 2021 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — If Rocky Long’s mojo is still intact in the New Mexico-San Diego State series, then the underdog Lobos stand a chance of upsetting the No. 25 Aztecs.
Long coached the Lobos to eight straight wins against the Aztecs from 2001-08.