An afternoon that began with promise for the San Diego State Aztecs when Lucky Sutton returned soon turned to a nightmare when the senior was reinjured early in the third quarter.
To make things even worse, sophomore transfer running back Javion "Chop" Kinnard had to be helped off the field after suffering what appeared to be an injury to his left knee in the first quarter. Last week, Kinnard had 251 yards of total offense in a 26-13 home loss to James Madison.
Sutton had to be helped off the field after getting hurt early in the second half. The extent of the injury wasn't immediately known.
The Aztecs trailed 24-3 at the time.
The Aztecs are now down to Jordin Thomas and Josiah Lucas at running back. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that senior running back Christian Washington left the team at the start of the week.
Sutton missed last Saturday's home loss to James Madison and his status for the Toledo game was announced as questionable.
Sutton jogged onto the field with the offense at the start of the game.
Quarterback Jayden Denegal had three straight pass completions to Jackson Ford before a fourth pass to Ford was broken up. Sutton carried twice on the drive for no gain and then for three yards inside the red zone. Denegal had an incompletion and the Aztecs settled for a field goal.
The Aztecs weren't very forthcoming about Sutton's injury. Coach Sean Lewis said Sutton had gotten "a little dinged" in the UCLA game.
The senior from San Diego's Cathedral Catholic High came into this season looking to build on his breakout junior season,when he led the Mountain West with 1,297 yards.
He received numerous accolades coming into the season, including being named to the watch lists for the Doak Walker Award, which is given to the country's most outstanding running back, and two player of the year awards. Several publications placed him on their All-Pac-12 first teams.
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