Sean Lewis Named a Semifinalist for the George Munger Coach of the Year Award

PHILADELPHIA -- San Diego State’s Sean Lewis has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 George Munger College Coach of the Year Award, which is presented annually by the Maxwell Football Club. Lewis is one of 24 semifinalists.

A year after going 3-9 with six consecutive losses to close the 2024 campaign in his first season on The Mesa, Lewis has guided the Aztecs to an 8-2 record, including a 5-1 mark in Mountain West play. SDSU, which was picked to finish eighth in the MW preseason poll, sits atop the league standings with two games to play before the MW Championship on Dec. 5.

Out of the 20 teams that won three or fewer games last year, only San Diego State and Southern Miss are bowl eligible this year (the Aztecs became bowl eligible after a 23-0 win at Fresno State on Oct. 25). SDSU is one of 26 schools with two or fewer losses this season (3 undefeated teams, 8 one-loss teams, and 15 two-loss teams).

San Diego State is 5-0 at home entering its Saturday night game against San Jose State, outscoring the opposition, 162-38, with two shutouts. One of 26 teams with a perfect record at home this year, the Aztecs are looking to finish with their first undefeated home regular season since the 1996 team went 6-0 at home. SDSU also has undefeated home campaigns in 1969 (6-0), 1972 (7-0), 1974 (7-0-1) and 1977 (7-0).

The finalists for the award will be announced Dec. 8 with the winner released on Dec. 30. The formal presentation of the George Munger Coach of the Year Award will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The Maxwell Football Club will also be presenting its other national awards from high school through the professional ranks at the event.

Established in 1989, the George Munger Award is a prestigious honor in college football, awarded annually to the sport's most outstanding coach. This accolade recognizes exceptional leadership, strategic innovation, and significant impact on the game. The award is named in tribute to George Munger, a respected figure in college football known for his influential coaching career.

George Munger, who served as the head coach of the University of Pennsylvania football team from 1938 to 1953, is celebrated for his remarkable contributions to the sport. Under his leadership, the Penn Quakers achieved multiple Ivy League championships and gained a reputation for strong, disciplined play. Munger’s innovative strategies and dedication to his teams left a lasting legacy in college football, influencing coaching methods and inspiring future leaders.

San Diego State’s game on Saturday night is set to kickoff at 7:30 p.m. PT at Snapdragon Stadium.