Texas State foe battling outbreak, depleted roster before game
The Bobcats' landmark road game arrives as their opponent confronts widespread illness and injuries.
The Texas State Bobcats will take on their first Pac-12 conference game this Saturday, but they'll face a challenging situation as their opponent, the San Diego State Aztecs, grapples with a mumps outbreak. According to a bulletin from San Diego State's Student Health Services, 14 cases of mumps have been confirmed in the university community.
Mumps is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through close contact and exposure to saliva or respiratory droplets. Symptoms may not appear for 12 to 25 days after exposure, and infected individuals remain contagious. San Diego State's head coach, Sean Lewis, confirmed that nearly 30 players are dealing with injuries and illness designations, with seven tight end players listed as out or doubtful.
The Texas State Bobcats will play the Aztecs at 10:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, and it remains unclear how the mumps outbreak will impact the San Diego State team for the game. The university and health officials have isolated the infected individuals, and the confirmed cases are no longer contagious.
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