Danny O'Neil News, Rumors, Updates - San Diego State Aztecs

Signs with Wisconsin O'Neil has signed with Wisconsin, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Now that Tyler Van Dyke and Braedyn Locke are either in the transfer portal or will enter it, Wisconsin's team needs someone to be its primary quarterback, with Mabrey Mettauer not being the most promising choice. O'Neil is a relatively proven commodity, having logged at least 2,000 passing yards and double-digit during San Diego State's 2024 season.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seeks new program O'Neil will enter the transfer portal, Steve Wiltfong of On3.com reports.

Impact O'Neil started 11 games for San Diego State as a true freshman, tossing for 2,181 yards, 12 touchdowns and six interceptions while completing 63.3 percent of his passes. The signal caller's early-career experience should make him sought-after in the portal by quarterback-needy schools.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in finale O'Neil completed 24 of 32 passes for 230 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-20 loss to Air Force. He also had 11 rushes for 25 yards.

Impact It was an up-and-down season for O'Neil, but the freshman finished strong, completing 75 percent of his passes while topping 200 yards passing for the first time in his last six games. O'Neil will wrap up the season with a 63.3 completion percentage for 2,181 yards, 12 touchdowns and six intercetpions across 11 games.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Better in loss O'Neil was 23-for-31 passing for 199 yards during Saturday's 41-20 loss to Utah State. He also had eight rushes for 37 yards.

Impact It was a better performance from O'Neil, who completed a season-best 74.2 percent of his passes. Still, the freshman was held below 200 passing yards for a fifth straight game. Overall, O'Neil's completed 62.1 percent of his throws for 1,951 yards, 11 touchdowns and six interceptions through 10 games heading into next week's season finale against Air Force.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two more picks O'Neil was 13-for-22 passing for 162 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 41-20 loss to UNLV. He also had nine rushes for 10 yards with a touchdown.

Impact O'Neil's struggles continued Saturday, as he was held below 200 yards passing for a fourth straight week. After going four games without an interception to start the year, the freshman has now thrown six picks in his last five games. O'Neil will look to right the ship next week on the road against Utah State. Overall, he's completed 60.7 percent of his passes for 1,752 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falls to New Mexico O'Neil completed 26 of 41 passes for 195 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 21-16 loss against New Mexico. He also had eight rushes for 21 yards.

Impact While O'Neil's 41 pass attempts were a season high, the freshman was still held below 200 yards passing for a third straight week. Overall, O'Neil's completed 60.8 percent of his passes for 1,590 yards, nine touchdowns and four interceptions through eight games this season. He'll face UNLV on the road in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles vs. Broncos O'Neil was 14-for-30 passing for 155 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in Friday's 56-24 loss to Boise State.

Impact O'Neil has now been held below 200 passing yards in consecutive starts while throwing three interceptions in that span. Overall, the freshman's completed 60.3 percent of his passes this season for 1,395 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions. He'll look to get back on track next week in a softer matchup with New Mexico.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet vs. WSU O'Neil was 22-for-34 passing for 195 yards and an interception during Saturday's 29-26 loss to Washington State.

Impact O'Neil was held below 200 passing yards for the second time this season while throwing an interception in a second straight game. The freshman now sports a 62.6 completion percentage for 1,240 yards, six touchdowns and two interceptions on the campaign. Should he get another start, O'Neil would have a tough road matchup next week against Boise State.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inconsistent vs. Wyoming O'Neil was 16-for-27 passing for 254 yards with a touchdown and an interception during Saturday's 27-24 win over Wyoming.

Impact O'Neil got off to a shaky start Saturday, throwing his first interception of the season in the first quarter. However, the freshman would rally late, orchestrating a pair of scoring drives in the fourth to lead the Aztecs to a come-from-behind win. O'Neil's now completed 62.1 percent of his passes this season for 1,045 yards and six touchdowns through five starts.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Aztecs to win O'Neil was 24-for-33 passing for 224 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 win against Hawaii.

Impact It was an efficient outing from 0O'Neil, who set a new personal best with a 72.7 completion percentage. San Diego State has utilized a run-first approach early in O'Neil's career, though the freshman has done a good job limiting mistakes -- he's now completed 62.8 percent of his passes for 791 yards, five touchdowns and no interceptions through his first four collegiate starts. O'Neil and the Aztecs will look for a second straight conference win next week against Wyoming on the road.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in return O'Neil was 14-for-23 passing for 246 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 22-21 loss against Central Michigan. He also had nine rushes for seven yards.

Impact O'Neil was sidelined for SDSU's last game against Cal with a knee injury prior to a bye week. While the Aztecs leaned heavily on their rushing attack Saturday, the freshman quarterback put together a decent outing, throwing for a season-high 246 yards. O'Neil will head into next week's conference opener against Hawaii with a 58.8 completion perception for 567 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Central Michigan O'Neil (knee) will resume his starting role under center during Saturday's game against the Chippewas, Kirk Kenney of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact O'Neil, who missed SDSU's matchup with California in Week 3 due to a knee injury, will make his return to the field this weekend. The 6-foot freshman quarterback threw for 321 yards (33-of-57) and two touchdowns across the Aztecs' first two games. Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson, who started in his absence, will return to the bench in Week 5.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday O'Neil will not play during Saturday's meeting with California as he tends to a knee injury, Kirk Kenney of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact O'Neil will be forced to miss his first game of the season as he is reportedly dealing from a knee injury. In his absence, true freshman quarterback Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson will start under center.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held in check vs. Beavers O'Neil completed 11 of 24 passes for 107 yards during Saturday's 21-0 loss to Oregon State.

Impact The Aztecs couldn't get anything going in a shutout loss to the Beavers, with O'Neil completing just 45.8 percent of his passes for an average of 4.5 yards per attempt. Through two starts, the freshman quarterback's completed 33 of 57 passes for 321 yards. two touchdowns and no interceptions. O'Neil could be in for another tough matchup next week on the road against a Cal team that held Auburn to 14 points in a Week 2 win.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in collegiate debut O'Neil completed 22 of 33 passes for 214 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 45-14 win over Texas A&M-Commerce. He also had five rushes for 18 yards.

Impact O'Neil got off to a slow start in the opener, throwing for just 65 yards in the first half. However, the true freshman looked like a different quarterback after halftime, leading the Aztecs to a 42-point second half in the season-opening victory. After surprisingly earning the starting job over AJ Duffy and Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson in the offseason, O'Neil will be tasked with leading a new-look SDSU offense. He'll look to build on Saturday's performance next week in a home matchup with Oregon State.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will start in opener O'Neil has been named as San Diego State's starting quarterback for their season opener against Texas A&M Commerce, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact O'Neil will start the season opener for the Aztecs as a true freshman, as he has been named the starting quarterback ahead of AJ Duffy and Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson. The former three-star recruit was previously committed to Colorado before flipping his committment to the Aztecs.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Competing to be primary QB O'Neil will compete against AJ Duffy and Javance Tupou'ata-Johnson to be San Diego State's primary quarterback for 2024, Kirk Kenney of The San Diego Tribune reports.

Impact O'Neil is a 6-foot, 195-pound quarterback expected to begin his collegiate career during San Diego State's 2024 season. SDSU's lack of proven QBs has already made him an adequate candidate to be a primary option. Per an earlier article by Kenney, San Diego State's head coach Sean Lewis said he is not naming his starting quarterback until after preseason this August, which is looking more like it will come to fruition.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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