Utah State Visits San Diego State With Bowl Hopes at Stake

Each team must win twice in its remaining three games to qualify for a bowl. Utah State enters after consecutive victories over Colorado State and Fresno State, while San Diego State last beat Washington State 26-20 before its bye week. The Aggies are favored by 2.5 points; the over-under is 42.5, and San Diego State’s moneyline is +122.

San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis announced that Stone Saunders, a redshirt freshman, will open at quarterback. Senior Jayden Denegal, who hurt his ankle against Fresno State on October 17, was expected to play. Saunders earned his first career win against Washington State, with running backs Lucky Sutton and Javion Kinnard combining for 202 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Utah State has won its last two games and is led by quarterback McCae Hillstead, who has avoided turnovers in those victories. The Aggies’ defense ranks first in the Pac-12 in both opponent yards allowed per game and touchdowns allowed. It has kept its last two opponents from scoring in the first half.

San Diego State leads the series 13-5, but Utah State has won the last three meetings and four of the last five. The November 14 game begins at 6:30 p.m. Pacific time and will air on USA Sports. The Aztecs next visit Boise State on November 21; Utah State travels to Oregon State that day.