SDSU Set for Historic Pac-12 Opener

San Diego State hosts Texas State in its first Pac-12 game, a landmark matchup arriving as the Aztecs try to stop a three-game skid after falling to 1-3 with a 41-16 loss at Toledo. Their challenge is complicated by a mumps outbreak and a lengthy availability report: running back Lucky Sutton is out, Javion Kinnard is doubtful, and the tight end group has been especially hard-hit. Texas State enters 2-2 after consecutive wins, including a 63-10 rout, and brings a high-powered offense averaging 48 points per game, led by quarterback Brad Jackson and productive runner Torrance Burgess Jr. The teams’ recent form and roster concerns favor the Bobcats, though San Diego State will have home-field support for its conference debut.