Oct. 26, 2010
SDSU Football Game Notes at Wyoming in PDF Format
Receiving top-25 votes in both major polls this week for the first time since 1995, San Diego State (5-2, 2-1 MWC), which has matched its best seven-game record in the last 33 seasons and owns its best record in 14 years, hits the road to face Wyoming (2-6; 0-4 MWC). It is the second consecutive road game and third in the last four weeks for the Aztecs.
Game time is set for noon MT (11 a.m. PT) and the contest will be televised in high definition by The Mtn. The game can also be seen in high definition in the San Diego market on Channel 4 San Diego and can be heard throughout Southern California on AM 600 KOGO.
On Saturday, San Diego State snapped a four-game losing streak in Albuquerque with a workman like 30-20 victory over New Mexico. The defensive unit stole the stage, forcing eight three-and-outs, two turnovers and allowing just three drives for more than 21 yards. Senior linebacker Miles Burris had eight tackles, including a sack, and senior Aztec back Andrew Preston added seven stops. The Aztec defense limited the Lobos to 308 yards and just 1-for-12 on third-down conversions (New Mexico's conversion came on its 12th try).
On offense, San Diego State had a balanced attack with senior wide receiver DeMarco Sampson leading the way with seven catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns. His 40-yard grab in the end zone as the first-half clock expired gave the Aztecs a 17-6 halftime lead. Junior quarterback Ryan Lindley threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns and senior running back Brandon Sullivan became the 32nd Aztecs player with 1,000 yards rushing as he carried 18 times for 69 yards in the game.
Freshman running back Ronnie Hillman left the game with a hip pointer. Despite logging just one carry after intermission, Hillman ended the game with 64 yards rushing and a touchdown. He is expected to play Saturday at Wyoming.
San Diego State's remarkable turnaround has left the Aztecs one win short of bowl eligibility. The Aztecs last bowl appearance came in 1998, when they faced North Carolina in the Las Vegas Bowl.
San Diego State remains one of the top statistical teams in the country, ranking among the top 40 nationally in scoring offense, scoring defense, total offense and total defense. SDSU is one of just 15 teams in the nation that are ranked among the top 40 in all four categories.
SDSU and Wyoming are meeting for the 32nd time in school history, with the Cowboys owning a 17-14 lead. Wyoming has won the last two meetings overall and three straight in Laramie. Last season, Wyoming rallied from a 21-point fourth-quarter deficit to claim a 30-27 victory in Mission Valley.
Following this game, the Aztecs return to Qualcomm Stadium and a date with Colorado State. San Diego State, which plays three of its final four regular-season games at home, is a perfect 3-0 at Qualcomm this season.
GAME INFORMATION
(rv/rv) San Diego State (5-2; 2-1 Mountain West)
at Wyoming (2-6; 0-4 Mountain West)
Date: Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010
Kickoff: Noon MT/11 a.m. PT (announced)/12:06 p.m. MT (kickoff)
Location: Laramie, Wyo. | Stadium: War Memorial Stadium
Capacity: 29,086
Series: Wyoming leads, 17-14
Television: The Mtn. James Bates (play-by-play), Todd Christensen (analyst), Andrea Lloyd (sidelines), Mike Helling (producer)
Radio: AM 600 KOGO. Ted Leitner (play-by-play) and Chris Ello (analyst)
Internet: Live stats and radio broadcast available at GoAztecs.com.