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Tristan Matthews' late field goal lifts Central Michigan over San Diego State 22-21

Tristan Mattson kicked three field goals, including a 46-yarder with 5 seconds remaining, to rally Central Michigan to a 22-21 victory over San Diego State

SEPTEMBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Central Michigan vs. San Diego State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 28, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Central Michigan Chippewas vs. San Diego State Aztecs game, Saturday, Sept. 28.

SEPTEMBER 28 • DATA SKRIVE

Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson - Back to the bench Tupou'ata-Johnson will return to his backup role on Saturday against CMU as Danny O'Neil returns to the field, Kirk Kenney of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Tupou'ata-Johnson, who started in place of the injured Danny O'Neil (knee) in Week 3 against California, will resume his backup role in Week 5. The 6-foot-4 freshman quarterback threw for 156 yards (13-of-29), one touchdown and two interceptions against the Golden Bears.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Danny O'Neil - 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 • ROTOWIRE

7 Mountain West schools agree to stay, steadying the conference amid realignment

Seven Mountain West schools have agreed to remain in the league amid overtures by the Pac-12 and other conferences to lure away more of its teams

SEPTEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Central Michigan vs. San Diego State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 28, 2024

Preview the Sept. 28 matchup between the Central Michigan Chippewas and San Diego State Aztecs with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, b...

SEPTEMBER 26 • DATA SKRIVE

Pac-12 files a federal lawsuit against Mountain West over $43 million in 'poaching' penalties

The Pac-12 is suing the Mountain West over what it calls unlawful and unenforceable fees that could cost the rebuilding conference more than $40 million for adding Boise State, Fre...

SEPTEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gabriel Plascencia - DNP at California Plascencia (undisclosed) did not play during San Diego State's 31-10 loss Saturday at California.

Impact An unavailable Plascencia resulted in Nick Lopez being San Diego State's placekicker instead. Currently, the team has its next game scheduled for Sept. 28 at Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

California makes ACC debut against struggling Florida State

Cal makes its debut in the Atlantic Coast Conference and seeks a 4-0 start for the first time since 2019 against reeling Florida State, which is trying to avoid its first 0-4 start...

SEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jordan Napier - Hauls in second touchdown Napier compiled two receptions (on four targets) for 53 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 31-10 loss versus California.

Impact Napier scored the Aztecs' lone touchdown Saturday with a 40-yard grab in the fourth quarter. While the redshirt freshman is still behind Ja'Shaun Poke and Louis Brown on San Diego State's depth chart, Napier has shown some big-play ability, scoring two touchdowns while averaging 18.6 yards per reception through three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

AAC ramps up interest in adding Air Force to conference with Army and Navy, AP source says

The American Athletic Conference has renewed interest in adding Air Force as a member to put all three service academies into the same league for the first time

SEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marquez Cooper - Continues to lead rushing attack Cooper totaled 22 rushes for 87 yards and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for one yard during Saturday's 31-10 loss to California.

Impact Through three weeks, Cooper has separated himself as the bell cow in San Diego State's backfield -- no other running back saw more than three carries Saturday. After posting three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons between Kent State and Ball State, Cooper is well on his way to topping that mark again in his first season with the Aztecs. He's up to 363 yards with two touchdowns on 62 carries this year. With San Diego State struggling to move the ball through the air, Cooper could see an even larger role going forward.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson - Struggles in debut Tupou'ata-Johnson completed 13 of 29 passes for 156 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions in Saturday's 31-10 loss to California.

Impact With Danny O'Neil (knee) sidelined, Tupou'ata-Johnson was tasked with his first collegiate start in a tough matchup with Cal. It did not go well for the true freshman, who threw a pair of interceptions though he managed to boost his final line with a 40-yard touchdown throw to Jordan Napier in the fourth quarter. If O'Neil can suit up next week against Central Michigan, expect Tupou'ata-Johnson to return to a backup role.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

California beats San Diego State 31-10 for its first 3-0 start since 2019

Fernando Mendoza threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading California to a 31-10 victory over San Diego State

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Danny O'Neil - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Javance Tupou’ata-Johnson - Set for first college start Tupou'ata-Johnson will make the first start of his career Saturday at California, Kirk Kenney of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact Danny O'Neil is out with a knee injury, so Tupou'ata-Johnson will make the first start of his college career only a few miles away from where he was born. He's made just one appearance in the season and recorded one rush for seven yards.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Cal vs. San Diego State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – September 14, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the California Golden Bears vs. San Diego State Aztecs game, Saturday, Sept. 14.

SEPTEMBER 14 • DATA SKRIVE

Committee hopes to elevate Sacramento State to FBS level of football

Local officials have launched a committee aimed at helping Sacramento State move to the highest level of college football with hopes of getting an invitation down the road to eithe...

SEPTEMBER 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 Things to Watch: SDSU's uncertainty at QB complicates getting offense back on track What to watch for on Saturday night, when the Aztecs take on Cal in Berkeley

SEPTEMBER 13 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pac-12 adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State, San Diego State in 2026

The Pac-12 is adding Boise State, Fresno State, Colorado State and San Diego State from the Mountain West, starting in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 12

San Diego State at Cal, College Football Expert Picks, Predictions: Week 3 The College Football News expert picks and predictions for the Week 3 San Diego State at Cal matchup.

SEPTEMBER 12 • THESTATE.COM

San Diego State at Cal, College Football Expert Picks, Predictions: Week 3 The College Football News expert picks and predictions for the Week 3 San Diego State at Cal matchup.

SEPTEMBER 12 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cal vs. San Diego State Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 14, 2024

Preview the Sept. 14 matchup between the California Golden Bears and San Diego State Aztecs with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, bett...

SEPTEMBER 12 • DATA SKRIVE

Marquez Cooper - Limited by Oregon State Cooper accrued 13 rushes for 53 yards and hauled in 2 of 4 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 21-0 defeat to Oregon State.

Impact Cooper led the Aztecs in both carries and yardage for a second straight week, though San Diego State's offense was limited as a whole in a shutout loss to the Beavers. After a huge Week 1, Cooper has 276 yards and two touchdowns on 40 carries this season. He'll have another tough matchup this weekend against Cal prior to SDSU's bye week.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Danny O'Neil - 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 • ROTOWIRE