Oct. 8, 2016
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SAN DIEGO -
San Diego State-UNLV Postgame Notes
Big Notes
- San Diego State outgained UNLV, 460-122, tied for the 13th-largest yard differential (338 yards) in its Division I history (since 1969). It was the 25th time in its DI history that SDSU had at least a 300-yard advantage in total yards.
- The Aztecs held the Rebels to just 122 yards of total offense, the fourth-fewest allowed by SDSU in its Division I history. UNLV's 122 yards were its fifth fewest in a game in at least 20 years (since 1996).
- SDSU held UNLV to just nine passing yards, ranked as the fourth-fewest allowed in its DI history. They were also the second fewest in a game by UNLV in at least 20 years (since 1996).
- San Diego State is 4-1 for the first time in 20 years (since 1996).
- The Aztecs won their 12th consecutive game against a conference opponent (including the win over Air Force in the 2015 Mountain West Championship), which is tied with Clemson for the longest active conference winning streak in FBS.
- SDSU has outscored the opposition, 410-142, over the 12-game conference winning streak.
- San Diego State has won 12 straight home games against conference opponents.
- The Aztecs held the Rebels to 122 total yards and now have held 17 consecutive conference opponents to less than 400 yards of total offense, the longest active streak in FBS.
- SDSU had two 100-yard rushers in the same game for the fourth time in the last 15 contests and 22nd time in school history. San Diego State is now 21-1 when it has multiple 100-yard rushers.
- SDSU won its fourth straight conference opener for the first time since accomplishing the feat in their first seven seasons of Division I play (1969-75) while in the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA).
- San Diego State has won five consecutive home conference openers for the first time since winning seven straight from 1987-93.
- The Aztecs won their 26th consecutive game when rushing for at least 200 yards. SDSU is now 34-2 in the Rocky Long era when rushing for 200-plus yards.
Team Notes
- San Diego State outscored UNLV, 13-7, in the first half and has now outscored the opposition, 305-101, in the first half over its last 15 games.
- The Aztecs have a rushing touchdown in 17 straight games (43 total) and in 27 of their last 28 games, and 14 straight with multiple rushing scores (40 total).
Trends
- SDSU started with the ball for the 54th time over its last 60 games.
- San Diego State won the coin toss for the 19th time over the last 29 games.
- The Aztecs have now gone 122 games without suffering a shutout (Nov. 18, 2006 at TCU), which is the third-longest streak among current Mountain West schools (Air Force at 290 and Boise State at 243). That is the only time SDSU has been shut out in their last 214 games.
- SDSU held its opponent scoreless on the opening drive for the 14th time over the last 16 games.
- San Diego State won its 13th straight game when scoring first, and is now 4-0 on the season and 35-11 in the Rocky Long era when scoring first.
- The Aztecs won their 11th straight game when leading after the first quarter, and are now 3-0 this season and 32-7 in the Rocky Long era when leading after a quarter.
- SDSU extended its streak of not trailing at halftime to 15 games (last time was a 27-24 deficit at Penn State on Sept. 26, 2015).
- San Diego State improved to 4-1 this year and 31-8 in the Rocky Long era when leading at the half.
- The Aztecs improved to 4-1 this year and 31-8 in the Rocky Long era when leading after three quarters.
- SDSU improved to 4-1 on the season and 46-12 in the Rocky Long era when scoring at least 20 points.
- San Diego State held an opponent to single digits in scoring for the seventh time since the beginning of 2015 (19 games).
The Series
- San Diego State improved to 17-9 all-time against UNLV, including an 11-3 record at home.
- The Aztecs won their third straight game in the series (3-0), sixth of the last seven meetings (6-1) and 12th in 15 games (12-3).
- SDSU won its eighth consecutive home game against the Rebels, outscoring them, 247-103, over the span.
Coach Long Notes
- Rocky Long improved to 47-24 (.662) as head coach at San Diego State.
- The 47 wins by Coach Long (2011-16) are one win shy of tying Bill Schutte (1947-55) for the third most in program history.
- Rocky Long is now 12-4 against UNLV over his coaching career. The 12 wins against the Rebels are his most against any one opponent.
Player Notes
* Donnel Pumphrey, Sr., RB (31 att., 141 yds., 1 TD | 7 rec., 57 yds.)
- Rushed 31 times for 141 yards (4.5 avg.) and one touchdown, while adding a career-high seven catches for 57 yards, which was seven yards short of matching his career best.
- Broke 100 yards rushing for the 26th time of his career, the active FBS leader and tied with New Mexico's DonTrell Moore for the most in Mountain West history.
- Moved from 17th in NCAA history (using the official NCAA record books) to 14th with 5,163 rushing yards, passing the likes LaMichael James (5,082) and Montee Ball (5,140), among others.
- Recorded a rushing touchdown for a sixth straight game (10 total over that span).
- Scored his ninth rushing touchdown of the season and now has 54 for his career. Also scored his ninth overall touchdown and now has 59 for his career.
- SDSU improved to 21-5 when he reached 100 rushing yards and 25-8 when he scores at least one rushing touchdown.
* Rashaad Penny, Jr., RB (14 att., 110 yds., 1 TD | 2 rec., 50 yds., 1 TD)
- Rushed 14 times for a 110 yards and a touchdown, and added two catches for 50 yards and a touchdown. The rushing yards, rushing touchdown, receptions, receiving yards and receiving TD were all personal bests.
- Recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game (75th player in school history).
- Scored a touchdown for the ninth straight game. He has 10 touchdowns over that span, including five rushing, three receiving and two kick return.
- Now has six touchdowns on the year (three receiving, two rushing, one kick return) and 14 for his career (six rushing, four kick return, four receiving).
* Christian Chapman, So., QB (15-for-20, 215 yds., 1 TD, 0 INT)
- Was 15-for-20 for 215 yards and one touchdown.
- Improved to 6-1 as the starting quarterback.
- Now has eight touchdown passes on the season and 10 for his career.
- Connected on a career-high 75 percent of his passing attempts (min. 5 att.).
* John Baron, So., PK (2-for-2 FGs, Long 50)
- Was 2-for-2 in field goal attempts, including a pair of career-long makes (48 and 50 yards)
- Became the first Aztec since 2007 with multiple field goals in the same game from at least 48 yards (third time since 1996).
- He is now 5-for-6 (.833) for his career.
* Calvin Munson, Sr., LB (5 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 PBU)
- Shared the team lead in tackles with five, four of which were solo.
- Led the team in tackles for the 12th time of his career (third time this season).
Other Notes
- CB Damontae Kazee, LB Calvin Munson, RB Donnel Pumphrey, LG Nico Siragusa and WAR Malik Smith each started for the 32nd straight game, the longest streaks on the team (does not include specialists).
- RT Daniel Brunskill, RB Donnel Pumphrey and LG Nico Siragusa each played in their 45th consecutive game, the longest streak on the team.
- Derek Babiash recorded an interception for the second straight game and now has two for his career.
- Austin Wyatt-Thayer had his first career sack.
- Tanner Blain had a season-long 55-yard punt.
- SDSU only had one make their collegiate debut tonight (true freshman Parker Houston).
- Tonight's game temperature was 73 degrees.
- Tonight's attendance was 33,296.
- Tonight's Honor Warrior was Rob Awalt (1985-86).