HONORS/AWARDS
* 2024 All-Mountain West Honorable Mention
A very athletic, twitchy linebacker who is great at getting to the ball.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2024)
Earned an all-Mountain West honorable mention ... Started all 10 games he appeared in during his first season on The Mesa ... Voted team captain by his teammates, first Aztec underclassman to be named captain (along with Trey White) since 2005 ... Led the team with 70 tackles (38 solo) despite missing two games of the season ... Recorded 3.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery touchdown ... Made his SDSU debut, and first career start, in the season opener against Texas A&M-Commerce ... Recorded eight tackles (five solo), including 0.5 tackles for loss ... Recovered his first career fumble in the endzone for a touchdown ... Made seven tackles (five solo) against Oregon State on Sept. 7 ... Made four tackles (two solo) at California on Sept. 14 ... Also had a sack an interception with a 20-yard return ... Made five tackles (three solo) at Central Michigan on Sept. 28 ... Missed the first two conference games due to injury ... Returned to the field against Washington State on Oct. 26 ... Recorded a career best 10 tackles (four solo), including 0.5 TFL ... Was the second double-digit tackle game by an Aztec on the team ... Was the second highest graded FBS linebacker (90.4, min. 20 snaps) in week nine by Pro Football Focus ... Recorded his second straight game of 10 tackles at No. 15/19 Boise State on Nov. 1 ... Also had 0.5 TFL/sacks ... Had three tackles (two solo) vs. New Mexico on Nov. 8 ... Recorded seven tackles (one solo) at UNLV on Nov. 16 ... Made eight tackles (four solo) at Utah State on Nov. 23 ... Ended the season with eight tackles (five solo) including a tackle for loss in the season finale vs. Air Force.
PRIOR TO SAN DIEGO STATE
Comes to San Diego State after spending one season at Army West Point … Made 12 tackles in 11 games for the Black Knights as a true freshman in 2023
HIGH SCHOOL
A three-year letterwinner at Cathedral Catholic High School in San Diego … Played running back with the Dons, totaling 259 yards in 16 games with five touchdowns according to MaxPreps … Rated as a three-star prospect by 247 Sports … Ranked No. 149 in the state of California.
SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Tackles: 10 at No. 15/19 Boise State (11/1/24), vs. Washington State (10/26/24)
Tackles for Loss: 1.0 vs. Air Force (11/30/24), at California (9/14/24)
Sacks: 1.0 at California (9/14/24)
Interceptions: 1 at California (9/14/24)
Fumble Recoveries: 1 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (8/31/24)
Touchdowns: 1 vs. Texas A&M-Commerce (8/31/24)
Tano Letuli Season 2024
Rob Aurich Named Aztec Football Defensive Coordinator
Aurich coached the Aztec EDGEs last year and brings numerous years of experience as a defensive coordinator.
Aztec Football Announces 2025 Mountain West Opponents
Specific dates and times to be announced at a later date as the Aztecs kick off their regular season Aug. 28 vs. Stony Brook.
Nine Aztecs Named to 2024 All-Mountain West Team
Three Aztecs made the MW first team in Marquez Cooper, Trey White and Tyler Pastula.
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.
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 Falls at No. 15/19 Boise State
The Aztecs suffered their first loss of conference play
San Diego State Continues Road Trip at Central Michigan on Saturday
The Aztecs hit the road once again for a Saturday game at Central Michigan.
Aztecs Drop Road Game at California
San Diego State football suffered a 31-10 loss in their first road game of the season at California.
San Diego State Welcomes Oregon State on Saturday Night
The Aztecs will host the Beavers of Oregon State on Saturday night. Kickoff from Snapdragon Stadium will be at 7:30 p.m. live on CBS Sports Network.
Second Half Surge Propels Aztecs Past Texas A&M-Commerce, 45-14
Marquez Cooper rushed for 223 yards and two touchdowns to power San Diego State to a 45-14 victory over Texas A&M-Commerce on Saturday at Snapdragon Stadium, giving Sean Lewis a victory in his inaugural game as the Aztecs’ head coach.
Aztec Football Names Captains
Marquez Cooper, Tano Letuli and Trey White have been elected team captains for the 2024 season.