SAN DIEGO STATE AZTECS NEWS

Aztecs football notebook: Determining what to expect from Boise State offense San Diego State trying to figure out what to prepare for after Broncos change offensive coordinator and quarterback

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Column: The problems remain plural for grounded Aztecs passing game San Diego State ranked 130th out of 131 teams in passing offense

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

3 Thoughts ... on the Aztecs' 17-14 win over Toledo San Diego State still searching how best QB Braxton Burmeister can succeed in offense that doesn't excite fan base

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Mekhi Shaw - 21 yards in second appearance Shaw notched 21 receiving yards on two receptions Saturday as San Diego State outlasted Toledo by a score of 17-14.

Impact On a night where receptions were hard to come by, Shaw led the Aztecs with 21 yards on his two receptions. This was actually the most amount of yards Shaw has totaled in 2022 through the first four games, and he will look to continue improving Friday when San Diego State faces Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Byrd - Go-ahead TD to win game Byrd rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries Saturday and helped to defeat Toledo 17-14.

Impact Byrd notched his second and third touchdowns of the season against Toledo, and this included a 1-yard touchdown to secure the win for the Aztecs. His 115-yard performance was far better than any other game of his in 2022, and he will look to continue this style of play Friday as he faces Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Burmeister - Inefficient in win Burmeister completed 13-of-24 passes for 65 yards and one interception while rushing for 44 yards Saturday as the Aztecs defeated the Rockets 17-14.

Impact Burmeister has had a difficult start to the season with injuries and low-impact games, but his performance against Toledo was pretty representative of how he's played this season. He has reached 100 yards just once this season, and has struggled to score as of late. Burmeister has a 2:2 touchdown to interception ratio through the first four games, and will need to work to clean up his game before facing Boise State on Friday.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Byrd's TD run caps wild 4th, lifts SDSU over Toledo 17-14

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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

What is most logical bowl destination for Aztecs? San Diego State football fans dared to dream about a Fiesta Bowl berth two weeks ago when the Aztecs were undefeated and anything seemed pos...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

University of Utah student arrested for allegedly making nuclear threat if football team lost A University of Utah student was arrested after she allegedly threatened to detonate a nuclear reactor if the football team lost to San Dieg...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Utah Student Accused of Making Terrorist Threat Over Football Game The student was arrested Wednesday after police say she “posted threats of violence” before the game against San Diego State.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Chance Bell - Unlikely to play Saturday Coach Brady Hoke said Tuesday that he doesn't think Bell (undisclosed) will be available this weekend, Jon Schaeffer of Sports760 reports.

Impact While Hoke doesn't think Bell will be available, he didn't rule him out completely. Regardless, the senior's potential absence would be a huge blow to San Diego State's running attack. If he's sidelined, Cam Davis and Jordan Byrd would be likely candidates for increased roles.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Braxton Burmeister - Good to go for Saturday Burmeister will be available for Saturday's contest against Toledo, Jon Schaeffer of Sports760 reports.

Impact Burmeister was poked in the eye two minutes into the first quarter and was sidelined for the remainder of last week's loss to Utah. However, coach Brady Hoke said the quarterback is just fine and will be good to go for Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aztecs Scouting Repot: Toledo San Diego State a 1-point underdog against Mid-American Conference team led by dual-threat QB Dequan Finn

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

3 Thoughts ... on the Aztecs' 35-7 loss to No. 14 Utah San Diego State has a quarterback controversy on its hands, but with a twist — who's No. 2?

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Jordan Byrd - 29 yards as offense lacks Byrd ended Saturday's 35-7 loss to Utah with six carries and 29 yards.

Impact Byrd rushed for just 29 yards against the Utes, but he was only two yards away from tying Jaylon Armstead for the most team rushing yards. Similar to most players on the Aztecs, Byrd saw his stats decline between Weeks 2 and 3, but he will look to get them back up as San Diego State faces Toledo Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jaylon Armstead - Rushes for 31 yards Armstaead had five carries for 31 yards Saturday when the Aztecs fell to the Utes 35-7.

Impact Armstead notched career-high receiving yards in Week 2 with 96 yards, but he reverted back to more of his normal yardage with 31. He will attempt to get closer to his career-high yards when San Diego State faces Toledo on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Nicholson - Makes collegiate debut vs. Aztecs Nicholson had two receptions for 23 yards and one touchdown Saturday as San Diego State fell to Utah 35-10.

Impact Nicholson appeared in his first college game as the Aztecs faced the Utes, and while it was not a pretty game, Nicholson still found reason to celebrate. He notched the only touchdown for San Diego State and also led the team in receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Crum - Third QB to face Utah Crum went 5-for-16 and threw for 53 yards, one touchdown and one interception Saturday as the Aztecs fell to the Utes 35-7.

Impact Crum was the third choice for an Aztecs quarterback, and while he did not look particularly strong, the Aztecs quickly ran out of options. He came into the game in the second quarter following the exit of Braxton Burmeister and William Haskell, and he managed to score a touchdown despite an inefficient performance.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will Haskell - Replaces Burmeister after injury Haskell went 1-for-1 and passed for one yard Saturday as San Diego State fell to Utah 35-7.

Impact After Haskell came in to replaced the injured Braxton Burmeister, he did not look particularly strong. He struggled to run the offense and lasted less than one quarter before being replaced by true freshman Kyle Crum.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE