San Diego State Beats Boise State 17-7 for MW Lead

San Diego State University defeated Boise State University 17-7 on Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium, seizing sole possession of first place in the Mountain West Conference with two games remaining in the regular season.

The Aztecs, now 8-2 overall and 5-1 in conference play, relied on a dominant ground game and stout defense to overcome rainy conditions and a resilient Boise State offense. Quarterback Jayden Denegal scored both of San Diego State's touchdowns on short runs in the second quarter, while running back Lucky Sutton rushed for 150 yards on 25 carries, surpassing 1,000 yards for the season. Christian Washington added 98 yards on nine carries, helping the Aztecs amass 277 rushing yards on 46 attempts. Their defense limited Boise State to seven points, holding the Broncos to 164 rushing yards on 41 carries and forcing seven punts in a game marked by just 14 first downs for the visitors.

Boise State, falling to 6-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference, tied the score at 7-7 midway through the second quarter on a nine-yard touchdown run by Dylan Riley, who finished with 79 yards on 21 carries. Sire Gaines contributed 78 yards on 13 rushes, and quarterback Max Cutforth,...