San Diego State Defeats Boise State 17-7 in Defensive Battle
San Diego State Defeats Boise State 17-7 in Defensive Battle
Game Result Overview
San Diego State emerged victorious over Boise State in a hard-fought regular season contest, with a final score of 17-7. The game was a defensive struggle, with both offenses finding it difficult to gain consistent momentum. San Diego State's ability to capitalize on key opportunities ultimately proved to be the difference.
Key Individual Performances
The rushing attack for San Diego State proved to be the most potent offensive weapon. Lucky Sutton led the way with an impressive 150 rushing yards on 25 carries. Christian Washington also had a strong performance, adding 98 rushing yards on 9 carries for San Diego State. Boise State's rushing game was led by Dylan Riley , who had 79 rushing yards and one touchdown, while Sire Gaines added 78 yards on the ground.
The passing game was less effective for both teams. San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal completed 6 of 10 passes for 17 yards. Boise State's Max Cutforth completed 12 of 18 passes for 104 yards. Chase Penry led Boise State receivers with 50 receiving yards.
Defensively, both teams had multiple players with high tackle numbers. Ty Benefield of Boise State led all tacklers with 11. San Diego State saw strong performances from Mister Williams and Owen Chambliss , each recording 8 tackles.
Turning Points
Several plays significantly impacted the game's outcome. In the 1st quarter, a 41-yard run by Christian Washington put San Diego State deep into Boise State territory, setting the stage for a potential scoring drive. Later in the 2nd quarter, a 27-yard run by Lucky Sutton gave San Diego State another first down deep in Boise State territory. Also in the 2nd quarter, Christian Washington had a 26-yard run that put San Diego State deep in Boise State territory. Boise State struggled with negative plays, including a fumble by Max Cutforth in the 1st quarter. In the 4th quarter, G. Plascencia successfully kicked a 47-yard field goal, further extending San Diego State's lead.
Looking Ahead
San Diego State will look to build on this victory and continue to improve their running game. Boise State will need to find ways to generate more offense and limit turnovers. Both teams will need to focus on their offensive execution and defensive discipline as they move forward in the season.