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Washington State tries to end skid at San Diego State | Live updates
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- Washington State tries to end skid at San Diego State | Live updates
Oct. 31—Key moments
Eshelman cuts into deficit
4th, 6:55 — SDSU 26, WSU 20: Eshelman scores on a 2-yard keeper to draw within one possession.
The Cougars were set up inside the five after a long completion to Daniel Blood.
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SDSU gaining momentum
4th, 9:47 — SDSU 26, WSU 14: San Diego State scores on a trick play as Bert Emanuel Jr. finds Jackson Ford for a 1-yard touchdown reception.
The Aztecs' 2-point conversion attempt fails.
Aztecs extend lead
3rd, 8:25 — SDSU 20, WSU 14: DiLeva makes a 45-yard field to give San Diego State a 6-point lead.
Thomas sets up Cougs
3rd, 14:12 — SDSU 17, WSU 14: Jaylen Thomas intercepts SDSU QB Stone Saunders and the Cougars take over possession.
Eshelman throws interception
2nd, 1:49 — SDSU 17, WSU 14: Defensive end Kai Wallin intercepts Eshelman to give the Aztecs another possession before halftime.
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Aztecs regain lead
2nd, 3:16 — SDSU 17, WSU 14: Cooper DiLeva makes a 36-yard field as rain begins to fall at Snapdragon Stadium.
Vorhees plunges in for TD
2nd, 6:19 — WSU 14, SDSU 14: A pass interference penalty sets up a 2-yard touchdown for Kirby Vorhees.
Kinnard scores again
2nd, 12:32 — SDSU 14, WSU 7: Kinnard breaks through the WSU defense to score a 10-yard rushing touchdown, his second of the game.
Cougars even score
1st, 2:19 — WSU 7, SDSU 7: Owen Eshelman keeps the ball and rushes up the middle for a 4-yard touchdown.
Aztecs get on the board
1st, 7:27 — SDSU 7, WSU 0: Javion Kinnard makes a defender miss and rushes nine yards into the end zone.
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Pregame
Washington State gets another crack at earning its first Pac-12 Conference and FBS win of the season, this time on the road against San Diego State.
Owen Eshelman and the Cougars' offense should have room to operate after a tough game against Boise State last week.
The Aztecs (3-5, 2-2) are giving up about 36 points per game and allowing 462 yards per contest, some of the worst numbers nationwide.
For the WSU's special teams, they will need to limit the threat of returner Jaylon Hawkins. The Cougar offensive line will also need to hold up against the Aztecs' defensive front.
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The game is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Series history
Washington State has won three of the four meetings between the Cougars (1-7, 0-4 Pac-12) and the Aztecs.
Notatable stat
Three. That's the amount of kickoff return touchdowns engineered by SDSU redshirt freshman wideout Hawkins. He took one back 100 yards against FCS Portland State, one 96 yards against Texas State and one 97 yards against Oregon State.
Game preview
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