US EditionAztecs Sack, Intercept Their Way to Victory in 34-0 Drubbing of Unbeaten Cal
San Diego State Aztecs dominated with two defensive touchdowns and a 15th consecutive field goal by Gabe Plascencia to hand California Bears their first shutout loss since 2019.
- San Diego State defeated previously undefeated California 34-0 on Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium in a nonconference football game.
- California entered the game 3-0 and favored by 14 points after outscoring opponents 96-32, but their performance declined amid penalties and turnovers.
- The Aztecs quickly jumped to a 7-0 advantage when Napier caught a short pass and ran it in from six yards out, then increased their lead with field goals from Plascencia, and further extended their margin by scoring defensive touchdowns on fumble and interception returns.
- Chris Johnson's 97-yard interception return, Plascencia's 15th consecutive field goal, and Napier's 154 receiving yards highlighted SDSU's dominant 34-0 win before 31,369 fans.
- Cal's undefeated run was snapped as SDSU delivered a dominant defensive effort to blank a major conference opponent for the first time in half a century, highlighting their strong performance on both defense and special teams.
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The Mercury news
What went wrong for Cal in surprise 34-0 thumping at San Diego State
After Cal’s first defeat of the season — a stunning 34-0 road loss to 14-point underdog San Diego State — coach Justin Wilcox could hardly wait for the Bears’ next practice. “The most important day of the year is going to be Monday and what everybody looks like walking through that door,” he said. The team’s three double-digit victories to start the season were swallowed up by a flood of disappointing play Saturday night in front of 31,369 fans …
Aztecs sack, intercept their way to victory in 34-0 drubbing of unbeaten Cal
When head coach Sean Lewis took over the San Diego State football team last year, the hype centered on the team’s “Aztecs fast” offense. The hope was that it would lead to a turnaround for the program. That hype fizzled as the inconsistent team wound up with 3-9 record. But on Saturday night at an energized Snapdragon Stadium, Lewis may have found a new team identity. Maybe call it “Aztecs blast” in honor of a defense that overwhelmed the Cal Go…
Idaho Press
Johnson's 97-yard pick-6 highlights Aztecs' 34-0 rout of previously undefeated Cal
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chris Johnson returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown and Dwayne McDougle had a 35-yard fumble return for a score as San Diego State stunned previously undefeated California 34--0 on Saturday night.
The Record
The Toronto StarJohnson’s 97-yard pick-6 highlights Aztecs’ 34-0 rout of previously undefeated Cal
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Chris Johnson returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown and Dwayne McDougle had a 35-yard fumble return for a score as San Diego State stunned previously undefeated California 34--0 on Saturday night.
Sloppy Cal suffers stunning 34-0 road defeat against heavy underdog San Diego State
Cal’s unbeaten season came crashing to the turf in front of 31,369 fans at San Diego State’s Snapdragon Stadium, where the Bears suffered a stunning 34-0 defeat on Saturday night. Favored by 14 points after three straight victories by double-digit margins, the Bears returned home with a long list of issues they must address before their ACC opener at Boston College next Saturday. Cal committed ill-timed penalties, dropped at least four passes, f…
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