San Diego State Aztecs Football

San Diego State Aztecs Football

2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
205.0 PYPG
125.8 RYPG
21.8 PPG
330.8 TotY/G

Team Information

Ground Snapdragon Stadium
City San Diego, California
Conference Mountain West,
Nickname Aztecs

2024 Regular Season Leaders

All Stats
Passing Yards
D O'Neil
1590
J Tupou'ata-Johnson
197
J Napier
27
D Herman
21
Rushing Yards
965
C Davis
75
J Armstead
42
J Tupou'ata-Johnson
21
Receiving Yards
J Napier
411
304
N Bennett
264

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About San Diego State Aztecs Football

The 2023 San Diego State Aztecs football team, representing San Diego State University, competed in the NCAA Division I FBS football season as part of the Mountain West Conference. Coached by Brady Hoke for his sixth season, they played home games at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. Hoke announced his retirement on November 13, 2023.

Name of TeamSan Diego State Aztecs Football Team
First season1921
Athletic directorJohn David Wicker
Head coachSean Lewis1st season, 0–0 (–)
StadiumSnapdragon Stadium(capacity: 35,000)
LocationSan Diego, California
ConferenceMountain West
DivisionWest (2013–2019, 2021–present)
Field surfaceGrass
Conference titles21
Division titles6 (MW, West)
Fight song“Fight On”
MascotMontezuma (The Aztec Warrior)
RivalsFresno State Bulldogs, the UNLV Rebels, and the BYU Cougars
Consensus All-Americans11

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team Introduction

The San Diego State Aztecs football team represents San Diego State University in NCAA Division I (FBS) as part of the Mountain West Conference. They play home games at Snapdragon Stadium. Since their inception in 1921, they've won 21 conference championships and boast a 10–10 record in postseason bowl games. Notable alumni include Pro Football Hall of Famers Marshall Faulk, Joe Gibbs, and John Madden.

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team History

San Diego State University's football history traces back to 1921 when San Diego Normal School and San Diego Junior College merged to form San Diego State College. Led by athletic figure Charles E. Peterson, the teams initially struggled to settle on a nickname and colors. In 1925, they adopted "Aztecs" as their moniker. After some color confusion, they settled on Scarlet and Black as their official colors in 1928. Since then, the Aztecs football team has become a prominent fixture in college football, boasting notable achievements and a strong legacy.

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team Coaches

Head Coach Profile

Sean Lewis, born April 11, 1986, is an American football coach currently leading San Diego State University's team. Before this role, he served as the offensive coordinator at the University of Colorado Boulder and previously coached at Kent State University. Lewis initially played college football as a quarterback at the University of Wisconsin before transitioning to tight end.

No.CoachTenure
1Charles E. Peterson1921–1929
2Walter Herreid1930–1934
3Leo Calland1935–1941
4John Eubank1942
5Bob Breitbard1945
6Gander Terry1946
7Bill Schutte1947–1955
8Paul Governali1956–1960
9Don Coryell1961–1972
10Claude Gilbert1973–1980
11Doug Scovil1981–1985
12Denny Stolz1986–1988
13Al Luginbill1989–1993
14Ted Tollner1994–2001
15Tom Craft2002–2005
16Chuck Long2006–2008
17/19Brady Hoke2009–2010, 2020–Present
18Rocky Long2011–2019

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team Stadium

Snapdragon Stadium, located in San Diego, California, is the home of the San Diego State Aztecs football team, competing in NCAA Division I (FBS). It also hosts San Diego Wave FC of the National Women's Soccer League and the San Diego Legion of Major League Rugby. A new Major League Soccer expansion team, San Diego FC, will join in 2025. The stadium on the SDSU Mission Valley campus is the cornerstone of an entertainment and education district. It replaced the old San Diego Stadium and serves as a vibrant hub for sports and community events in the region.

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team Rivals

Fresno State - The Battle for the Oil Can

The rivalry between Fresno State and San Diego State is called the Battle for the Oil Can. It began in 1923, with memorable games like "The Fog Bowl" in 1962. The schools started competing for the Oil Can trophy in 2011, which symbolizes the challenging travel conditions fans faced in the past. As of February 2023, San Diego State leads the all-time series 30–27–4.

San Jose State - El Camino Real Rivalry

The rivalry between San Jose State and San Diego State is known as the El Camino Real Rivalry. This series dates back to 1935, named after the historic road connecting Spanish missions in California. The rivalry taps into the broader Northern vs. Southern California sports competition. San Diego State leads the series 24–21–2 as of 2023. There were talks in 2014 about creating a trophy for this matchup, but it never materialized.

BYU

San Diego State views BYU as a major rival, though the feeling is not equally reciprocated. BYU leads the series 28–9–1 and has never lost consecutive games to the Aztecs. Notable games include "replay-gate" in 2010 and the 2012 Poinsettia Bowl. Despite this rivalry, BYU's primary rivals are in-state teams Utah and Utah State. Former SDSU coach Rocky Long noted the historical intensity of this rivalry, especially among older fans.

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team Record and Stats

Here are the San Diego State Aztecs Football Team records and stats for trophies they have won:

National championships

SeasonConferenceCoachOverall RecordConference Record
1966California Collegiate Athletic AssociationDon Coryell11–05–0
1967California Collegiate Athletic AssociationDon Coryell10–15–0
1968IndependentDon Coryell9–0–1N/A

Conference Championships

The Aztecs have won 21 conference championships throughout history, which signifies their dominance within their conference.

SeasonConferenceCoachOverall RecordConference Record
1922Southern California Junior College ConferenceC. E. Peterson6–44–0
1923C. E. Peterson8–22–0
1924C. E. Peterson7–1–23–0
1936Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic ConferenceLeo B. Calland6–1–15–0
1937Leo B. Calland7–14–1
1950California Collegiate Athletic AssociationBill Schutte5–3–13–0–1
1951Bill Schutte10–0–14–0
1962Don Coryell8–26–0
1963Don Coryell7-24-1
1966Don Coryell11–05–0
1967Don Coryell10–15–0
1969Pacific Coast Athletic ConferenceDon Coryell11–06–0
1970Don Coryell9–25–1
1972Don Coryell10–14–0
1973Claude Gilbert9–1–13–0–1
1974Claude Gilbert8–2–14–0
1986Western Athletic ConferenceDenny Stolz8–47–1
2012Mountain West ConferenceRocky Long9–47–1
2015Rocky Long11–38–0
2016Rocky Long11–36–2

Division Championships

Since joining the Mountain West, San Diego State has won their division six times and appeared in three conference championship games.

SeasonDivisionCoachOpponentCG result
1998WAC - Pacific DivisionTed TollnerDNQ - Lost tiebreaker to BYU
2014MW - West DivisionRocky LongDNQ - Lost tiebreaker to Fresno State
2015Air ForceW 27–24
2016WyomingW 27–24
2019DNQ - Lost tiebreaker to Hawaii
2021Brady HokeUtah StateL 13–46

Trophy Games:

Old Oil Can Trophy: This trophy is contested between San Diego State University and Fresno State University. The Aztecs and the Bulldogs compete for this vintage oil can trophy, adding an extra layer of rivalry to their matchups.

Overall, these records and achievements highlight the success and competitiveness of the San Diego State Aztecs Football Team.

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team Roster

Here are the current players, captains, and leaders for the San Diego State Aztecs football team:

Current Players:

Jalen Mayden (QB)

Martin Blake (RB)

Tobin O'Dell (QB)

Zechariah Ramirez (PK)

Mark Redman (TE)

Mekhi Shaw (WR)

Brionne Penny (WR)

Baylin Brooks (WR)

Kenan Christon (RB)

Phillippe Wesley II (WR)

Jaylon Armstead (RB)

Leo Kemp (RB)

Jordan Napier (S)

Jack Browning (PK)

DJ Herman (LB)

Sheldon Canley II (RB)

DJ Bryant (S)

Mikey Welsh (WR)

Darius De Los Reyes (WR)

Captains:

Jalen Mayden (QB)

Zyrus Fiaseu (LB)

Cedarious Barfield (S)

Jack Browning (PK)

Team Leaders:

Passing Yards: Jalen Mayden (2,031 yards)

Rushing Yards: Jalen Mayden (528 yards)

Receiving Yards: Mark Redman (408 yards)

Tackles: Zyrus Fiaseu (65 tackles)

Interceptions: Cedarious Barfield (4 interceptions)

San Diego State Aztecs Football Team Schedule

Here's the San Diego State Aztecs Football Team's regular season schedule:

Sat, Aug 31: vs Texas A&M-Commerce

Sat, Sep 7: vs Oregon State

Sat, Sep 14: @ California

Sat, Sep 28: @ Central Michigan

Sat, Oct 5: vs Hawai'i

Sat, Oct 12: @ Wyoming

Sat, Oct 26: vs Washington State

Sat, Nov 2: @ Boise State

Sat, Nov 9: vs New Mexico

Sat, Nov 16: @ UNLV

Sat, Nov 23: @ Utah State

Sat, Nov 30: vs Air Force

Game times are yet to be determined, and tickets are available at various prices for each game.

FAQ's On San Diego State Aztecs Football

A. The football season typically starts in late August or early September.

A. Tickets can be purchased online through the official San Diego State University Athletics website or at the stadium on game day.

A. Fresno State Bulldogs, UNLV Rebels, and BYU Cougars are among the Aztecs' biggest rivals.

A. The Aztecs play their home games at Snapdragon Stadium on the campus of San Diego State University.

A. The Old Oil Can Trophy is contested between San Diego State University and Fresno State University, adding extra intensity to their matchups.