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San Diego State Routs Colorado State 45-24 in Mountain West Opener

The performance suggested balance for a team previously carried by defense.

San Diego State running back Byron Cardwell Jr. celebrates his 20-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter against Colorado State at Snapdragon Stadium. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)
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Chris Johnson #1 of the San Diego State Aztecs returns an interception for a touchdown during the second half of a game against the California Golden Bears at Snapdragon Stadium on September 20, 2025 in San Diego, California.
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Overview

  • Jayden Denegal went 13-of-16 for 256 yards with two touchdowns as Jordan Napier posted 153 receiving yards.
  • Lucky Sutton rushed for 113 yards and two scores and Byron Cardwell Jr. added 129 yards and a touchdown to power the ground game.
  • The Aztecs amassed 540 total yards, including 313 by halftime, and Gabriel Plascencia hit a 53-yard field goal to extend his streak to 19 straight.
  • San Diego State improved to 4-1 overall and 1-0 in the Mountain West, while Colorado State dropped to 1-4 and 0-1.
  • CSU coach Jay Norvell said the program must take a step back to re-evaluate and cited roughly 10 unavailable players, as local reporting raised questions about his job security.