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Junior cornerback Ron Smith (17) and sophomore linebacker Andrew Aleki tackle Stanford senior wide receiver Trenton Irwin following a catch during the Aztecs 31-10 loss to Stanford on Aug. 31 at Stanford Stadium.

Column: SDSU secondary must improve following poor play against Stanford

by Kyle Saunders, Staff Writer // September 1, 2018

The rematch of one of San Diego State’s best games last season was much like blockbuster movie sequels: it disappointed. SDSU had prepared for this...

Rashaad Penny is all smiles during the Aztecs 42-23 victory over Nevada on Nov. 18 at SDCCU Stadium.

Penny, Kelly among Aztecs honored by Mountain West

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor // November 30, 2017

San Diego State football senior running back Rashaad Penny was named the Mountain West Offensive and Special Teams Player of the Year by the conference...

Freshman safety Tariq Thompson intercepts a pass against New Mexico on Nov. 24.

SDSU football: 2017 season in review

by Zach Engberg and Abraham Jewett // November 29, 2017

Offense: Ground and pound is the name of the game for San Diego State football. Anchored by an offensive line with only one returning starter – who...

Senior running back Rashaad Penny cuts into the open field on his way to a touchdown in the third quarter of SDSU’s 52-7 win over San Jose State on Nov. 4.

O-line making up for midseason missteps in big way

by Kyle Saunders, Staff Columnist // November 8, 2017

The San Diego State running back corps stole the show Saturday night against San Jose State, rushing for a school-record 554 yards. The Aztecs, with their...

Senior safety Kameron Kelly intercepts an NIU pass at the goal line during the fourth quarter of SDSU's 34-28 win.

Football enters new era of team success

by Kyle Saunders, Staff Columnist // October 4, 2017

Good football at San Diego State is nothing new. Fans have been spoiled in recent years with two consecutive Mountain West Conference championships,...

Senior running back Rashaad Penny powers through a tackle during SDSU's 20-17 win over Stanford.

Aztecs open conference play with road battle at Air Force

by Abraham Jewett, Assistant Sports Editor // September 20, 2017

San Diego State football travels to Falcon Stadium in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Saturday, Sept. 23, for a game against Air Force Academy. The contest...

SDSU players David Wells, Nick Bawden, Antonio Rosales and Parker Houston celebrate after Wells' game-winning touchdown catch against Stanford.

SDSU showed true grit against Stanford

by Kyle Saunders, Staff Columnist // September 20, 2017

Saturday night was the best win in the history of San Diego State football, as the Aztecs beat No. 19 Stanford, 20-17. All 43,040 fans in attendance...

Redshirt junior quarterback Christian Chapman throws a pass during SDSU's 20-17 win over Stanford.

SDSU stakes claim for New Year’s Six bowl

by Mayer Pohlod, Staff Columnist // September 20, 2017

Last year many fans were hoping to hear San Diego State football named as one of 12 teams to be in a New Year’s Six bowl, which only the best teams in...

Sophomore cornerback Ron Smith intercepts a pass during the second quarter of SDSU's 20-17 win over Stanford University.

SDSU topples No. 19 Stanford, 20-17

by Abraham Jewett, Assistant Sports Editor // September 17, 2017

Lifetime San Diego State football fan and San Diego native Gregg Anderson stood on the field next to his son, still in shock after watching the Aztecs...

SDSU football players prepare for a snap during a 2017 practice.

Football depth chart filled with freshmen

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor // August 28, 2017

San Diego State football released its depth chart for the 2017 season on Thursday, Aug. 24. The chart, which details the projected starter and backup...

SDSU redshirt sophomore cornerback Ron Smith participating in a drill during fall practice.

Smith will need to step up for SDSU football

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor // August 16, 2017

Then redshirt freshman cornerback Ron Smith stepped in front of the pass from University of Houston senior quarterback Greg Ward Jr., mid-sprint, intercepting...

SDSU senior running back Rashaad Penny runs a route during the team's practice at Miramar MCAS.

The future may be now for SDSU football

by Zach Engberg, Sports Editor // August 16, 2017

The constant turnaround is what makes college sports exciting. Aside from the rare outlier, maybe players compete at this level for a maximum of four years...