San Diego State Overwhelms Nevada 44-10, Extends Turnover Streak
RENO, Nev. – San Diego State delivered a dominant performance on the road Saturday, defeating Nevada 44-10 at Mackay Stadium and extending their national lead in turnovers to 16 on the season. The Aztecs (4-2, 2-1 Mountain West) showcased a balanced attack and stifling defense, scoring more points in just over a quarter than they had in their previous two road games combined.
SDSU jumped to a speedy lead, capitalizing on Nevada’s struggles with ball security. The Aztecs expanded their advantage to 21-0 early in the second quarter when quarterback Jayden Denegal connected with running back Christian Washington for a 2-yard touchdown pass.A 31-yard touchdown pass from Denegal to wide receiver Jacob Bostick followed six minutes later, drawing boos from the announced crowd of 19,473.
SDSU continued to pour it on before halftime, with running back Lucky Sutton scoring on a 3-yard carry.Sutton finished the game with 76 rushing yards on 16 carries. The aztecs entered the locker room at halftime with a commanding 35-0 lead.
Denegal completed 14 of 17 passes for 205 yards and two touchdowns, continuing a strong run of form after completing 13 of 16 passes against Colorado State the previous week. He also contributed with his legs, gaining 21 and 29 yards on runs in the first half.
The Aztecs’ special teams also shone, with kicker Gabe Plascencia connecting on field goals of 21, 45, and 49 yards in the third quarter. Plascencia’s 49-yarder extended his school record to 22 consecutive successful field goals, and his 21st straight set a new Mountain West record.
Nevada avoided a shutout when kicker joe McFadden made a 34-yard field goal with 12:50 remaining. The Wolf Pack added a 16-yard touchdown with 2:32 left to complete the scoring.
SDSU’s victory marked their first consecutive 40-point games as 2017 and improved their record to 60-2 over the past 62 games when rushing for at least 200 yards – the Aztecs finished with 206 yards on the ground. The Aztecs also had both a punt and interception returned for touchdowns in the same game for the first time as 2013 against Boise State.
The game wasn’t without its penalties; SDSU linebacker Brady Anderson was ejected for targeting with 4:12 remaining and will miss the first half of the Aztecs’ next game. Linebacker Tano Letuli also missed the game due to an undisclosed injury, with senior transfer Mister Williams starting in his place.
SDSU will enjoy a bye week before resuming their season on October 25 at Fresno State. The Bulldogs (5-2,2-1 MW) lost to Colorado State 49-21 on Friday night,despite outgaining the Rams in total offense.
Originally Published: October 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM PDT
