Brief
San Diego State clinches 26-23 win over Fresno State with 53‑yard field goal
Cooper DiLeva's 53‑yard field goal in the final minute secured San Diego State's victory over Fresno State.
By Felo News Desk · Published
San Diego State edged Fresno State 26-23 on Saturday night after Cooper DiLeva converted a career‑long 53‑yard field goal with 57 seconds remaining, the Associated Press reported.
What happened
Jayden Denegal started for San Diego State, completing 7 of 10 passes for 112 yards and throwing a 52‑yard touchdown to Jaylon Hawkins before leaving the game with an ankle injury. Freshman Stone Saunders replaced him, going 6 of 11 for 61 yards. Fresno State responded with two second‑half rushing touchdowns by Julius Gillick and added a score from Bryson Donelson. With the game tied at 23, DiLeva's 53‑yard kick gave the Aztecs the lead.
What was said
The AP noted that DiLeva also made kicks from 32, 30 and 40 yards earlier in the contest.
Key facts
- San Diego State won 26-23 over Fresno State (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Cooper DiLeva kicked a 53-yard field goal with 57 seconds left (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Jayden Denegal threw a 52-yard touchdown pass before exiting with an ankle injury (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Freshman Stone Saunders replaced Denegal and completed 6 of 11 passes for 61 yards (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Julius Gillick scored two second‑half rushing touchdowns for Fresno State (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “DiLeva kicks career-long 53-yard FG in closing seconds, San Diego St. beats Fresno St. 26-23”
