DiLeva kicks career-long 53-yard FG in closing seconds, San Diego St. beats Fresno St. 26-23
San Diego State secured a thrilling 26-23 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night through a series of key plays. Quarterbacks Jayden Denegal and Bert Emanuel Jr. each contributed a touchdown pass, while Cooper DiLeva capped off the game with a remarkable 53-yard field goal with just 57 seconds remaining on the clock.
Returning from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury, Lucky Sutton delivered a standout performance for San Diego State. He rushed for 110 yards on 18 carries, showcasing his resilience after suffering an ankle injury earlier in the game. Denegal, who left the game in the second quarter with an ankle injury (which proved to be negative on X-rays), completed seven of ten passes for 112 yards, including a 52-yard touchdown pass to Jaylon Hawkins.
However, he was replaced by freshman Stone Saunders in the second half, who finished with six of eleven completions for 61 yards.
Fresno State's Julius Gillick contributed two second-half rushing touchdowns, while Bryson Donelson added 62 rushing yards and a touchdown. Saunders connected with Jordan Napier on a 26-yard gain on third-and-10, setting up DiLeva's game-winning field goal. The San Diego State defense also played a crucial role, as they limited Fresno State to 62 total yards rushing.
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