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San Diego State football head coach Brady Hoke spoke with the media on April 13, 2021.

Three observations: Aztecs’ spring ball in full swing

by Andrew Finley and Jason Freund // April 16, 2021

 Halted by inclimate weather and a delay due to COVID-19 tracing in the program, SDSU football spring practices are now underway. In a press conference...

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Then-Western Kentucky offensive line coach Mike Goff coaches a group of Hilltopper linemen.

Football adds Goff as offensive line coach

by Andrew Finley, Staff Writer // March 1, 2021

San Diego State football head coach Brady Hoke announced the hire of offensive line coach Mike Goff from Western Kentucky University on March 1, replacing...

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San Diego State football head coach Brady Hoke speaks in front of the media during a press conference on Dec. 16 — the beginning of the early National Signing Day period.

Football reels in 23 commits during early National Signing Day period

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // December 16, 2020

The NCAA implemented an early signing period for National Signing Day, and San Diego State football took advantage of it — as 23 recruits signed with...

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Then-sophomore tight end Daniel Bellinger (88) celebrates with then-sophomore wide reciever Elijah Kothe after Bellinger caught a touchdown pass during the Aztecs’ 13-3 victory over Brigham Young on Nov. 30, 2019 at SDCCU Stadium.

Football falls to No. 18 Brigham Young, ends regular season

by Luis Lopez, Assistant Sports Editor // December 13, 2020

San Diego State Football closed out its regular season with a 28-14 defeat to No. 18 ranked Brigham Young University on Saturday night at LaVell Edwards...

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Junior wide receiver BJ Busbee returns a punt for a touchdown during the Aztecs' 29-17 win against Colorado State on Dec. 5 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Three observations: Aztecs end losing streak, take down Colorado State on Senior Night

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // December 5, 2020

San Diego State football was able to keep its Mountain West Conference championship hopes alive following a 29-17 win over Colorado State on Dec. 5 at...

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Senior linebacker Segun Olubi (right) celebrates with junior long snapper Jacob Raab after Olubi returned an interception for a touchdown during the Aztecs' 34-10 win over Hawaii on Nov. 14 at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Football looks to rebound from losing streak at home against Colorado State

by Andrew Finley, Staff Writer // December 5, 2020

After two losses on the road, San Diego State football heads back to Carson, Calif. for a home game against the Colorado State Rams on Saturday, Dec. 5.  Colorado...

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Sophomore quarterback Carson Baker drops back and prepares to throw a pass during the Aztecs' 28-17 loss to San José State on Nov. 6 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

Column: Aztecs need to find consistency at quarterback position

by Amber Salas, Senior Staff Writer // November 27, 2020

San Diego State football fans thought they finally found what they’ve been looking for when transfer Lucas Johnson took the field as the Aztecs starting...

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Then-sophomore running back Chance Bell carries the ball during the Aztecs’ 17-13 loss to the Wolf Pack on Nov. 9, 2019 at SDCCU Stadium.

Three observations: Aztecs’ MWC championship hopes in doubt following loss to Nevada

by Luis Lopez, Assistant Sports Editor // November 21, 2020

San Diego State football lost to the Nevada Wolf Pack 26-21 on Saturday afternoon. The Aztecs have (3-2) now lost two of their last three games and are...

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Then-freshman defensive lineman Cam Thomas and then-junior defensive back Tariq Thompson surround Nevada then-freshman quarterback Carson Strong for a sack during the Aztecs' 17-13 loss to the Wolf Pack on Nov. 9, 2019 at SDCCU Stadium.

Football travels to Reno to take on the undefeated Wolf Pack

by Andrew Finley, Staff Writer // November 20, 2020

The Mountain West Conference’s top-rated offense in Nevada takes on San Diego State football’s conference-leading defense in a pivotal MWC matchup...

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Junior running back Jordan Byrd celebrates after scoring a rushing touchdown during the Aztecs’ 34-10 win over the Rainbow Warriors at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Nov. 14.

Column: Aztecs in need of improvement on special teams

by Amber Salas, Senior Staff Writer // November 17, 2020

As San Diego State football made preparations to begin the 2020 season back in October, Head Coach Brady Hoke said special teams would be one of the Aztecs'...

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Junior linebacker Caden McDonald strip sacks Hawaii sophomore quarterback Chevan Cordeiro during the Aztecs' 34-10 win over the Rainbow Warriors at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Nov. 14

Three observations: Aztecs claim third win of season in 34-10 victory over Hawaii

by Kyle Betz, Sports Editor // November 14, 2020

San Diego State football defeated Hawaii 34-10 in the team’s third home game of the season at Dignity Health Sports Park on Nov. 14. With another...

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Junior tight end Daniel Bellinger catches a pass during the Aztecs’ 28-17 loss to San José State on Nov. 6 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.

Football looks to return to winning ways against Hawaii

by Andrew Finley, Staff Writer // November 13, 2020

Almost a year after stealing a trip to the Mountain West Conference championship from San Diego State football, the University of Hawaii Rainbow Warriors...

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