{
  "id": 15368099,
  "title": "DiLeva kicks career-long 53-yard FG in closing seconds, San Diego St. beats Fresno St. 26-23",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/dileva-kicks-career-long-53-yard-fg-in-closing-seconds-san-diego-st",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T06:55:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dileva-kicks-career-long-53-065503628.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jayden Denegal and wide receiver Bert Emanuel Jr. each threw touchdown passes in a thrilling San Diego State 26-23 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night. Cooper DiLeva sealed the win with a career-long 53-yard field goal with just 57 seconds remaining. Lucky Sutton returned from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury and rushed for 110 yards on 18 carries. Denegal, sidelined by an ankle injury, was replaced by freshman Stone Saunders, who went 6-of-11 for 61 yards. Fresno State's Julius Gillick had two second-half rushing touchdowns, while Bryson Donelson contributed 62 rushing yards and a touchdown. Saunders connected with Jordan Napier on a crucial 26-yard gain on third-and-10, leading to DiLeva's game-winning kick. The win extends San Diego State's winning streak to two games.",
  "summary": "SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jayden Denegal and wide receiver Bert Emanuel Jr. each threw a touchdown pass, Cooper DiLeva kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal with 57 seconds left, and San Diego State beat Fresno State 26-23 on Saturday night.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jayden Denegal and Bert Emanuel each scored touchdowns",
    "Cooper DiLeva made a 53-yard field goal with 57 seconds left",
    "Lucky Sutton returned from ankle injury, rushed for 110 yards"
  ],
  "editors_take": "San Diego State's ability to overcome injuries and rely on clutch special teams play demonstrates a resilient depth that allows them to maintain momentum during critical late-game situations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "DiLeva kicks career-long 53-yard FG in closing seconds, San Diego St. beats Fresno St. 26-23",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/dileva-kicks-career-long-53-yard-fg-in-closing-seconds-san-diego-st-15369494",
        "published": "2026-10-18T06:58:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}