HIGH SCHOOL
Prepped at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, starting at quarterback for three years … In his first year as the starting QB, led his team to a 14-1 overall record and a Class 5A state championship … The Fighting Irish then went 18-6 across his last two seasons, winning a regional and two sectional titles in 6A … Competed at the 2023 Elite 11 Finals showcase … A two-time city offensive player of the year and all-city team selection … Named an IFCA All-State Top 50 Offensive Player for the state of Indiana as both a junior and senior … Owns the Cathedral HS passion records in yards, touchdowns, completions and attempts … According to MaxPreps, totaled 7,786 yards through the air in his career along with 98 touchdowns with 62.6 completion percentage while running for 1,326 yards and 27 touchdowns … As a sophomore, was 231-of-367 for 2,956 yards and 33 touchdowns, all season-bests in his career … Surpassed 2,000 yards and 30 touchdown passes in all three seasons as a starter … As a senior, ran for 722 yards on just 118 carries (6.1 avg) to go along with 2,068 yards in the air and 31 touchdowns … Rated as a high three-star recruit by 247sports, On3, Rivals and ESPN … Ranks as the No. 12 quarterback by Rivals, No. 31 by ESPN and No. 40 by 247 Sports … Picked San Diego State over offers from Colorado, Cincinnati, Houston, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisville, Marshall, Miami (OH), Northwestern, Ohio, Purdue, Syracuse, Toledo, Tulane, UConn, Wake Forest and Western Michigan.
Danny O'Neil Season 2024
Aztecs Fall to Air Force on Senior Night, 31-20
San Diego State concluded the 2024 campaign on a sour note Saturday with a 31-20 defeat at the hands of visiting Air Force, spoiling the Aztecs’ Senior Night festivities at Snapdragon Stadium.
San Diego State Closes Season Against Air Force for Senior Day on Saturday Night
The Aztecs end the 2024 campaign at 7:30 p.m. PT Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium
Aztecs Drop Final Road Game of 2024 at Utah State
Marquez Cooper became the 23rd player in NCAA history to surpass 5,000 career rushing yards in the loss.
San Diego State Heads to Logan to Take on Utah State
The Aztecs play Utah State at 1:30 p.m. MT (12:30 p.m. PT) Saturday.
Aztecs Toppled, 41-20, at UNLV
San Diego State fell 41-20 at Allegiant Stadium on Saturday night.
San Diego State Heads to UNLV for Saturday Night Showdown
San Diego State takes on UNLV Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Aztecs Outlasted by New Mexico on Friday Night
San Diego State lost 21-16 against New Mexico on Friday night.
San Diego State Welcomes New Mexico for Second Straight Friday Night Game
The Aztecs welcome New Mexico on Friday night.
San Diego State Falls at No. 15/19 Boise State
The Aztecs suffered their first loss of conference play
San Diego State Looks to Stay Undefeated in Mountain West Play at Boise State
San Diego State looks to stay undefeated in Mountain West play when it travels to Boise State for a Friday night game.
San Diego State Hosts Washington State for Homecoming Game on Saturday Night
The Aztecs (3-3) host Washington State (6-1) for Homecoming Weekend on Saturday night.
Danny O’Neil Named MW Freshman of the Week
True freshman quarterback Danny O'Neil has been named the Mountain West Freshman of the Week for the second straight week.
Fourth Quarter Surge Lifts Aztecs Past Wyoming in Laramie
San Diego State scored 10 points for their second consecutive fourth quarter comeback victory, topping Wyoming 27-24 on the road.
Trey White, Danny O’Neil Earn Mountain West Weekly Honors
Trey White was named defensive Player of the Week and Danny O’Neil was named Freshman of the Week after leading the Aztecs to a 27-24 conference opening victory over Hawai'i on Saturday.
Aztecs Top Hawai'i, 27-24
Marquez Cooper ran for 109 yards and two touchdowns to lead San Diego State over Hawaii 27-24 on Saturday night in the Mountain West opener.
SDSU Holds Fan Fest Scrimmage
SDSU held its Fan Fest scrimmage on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium.