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Late Field Goal Dooms 'Dogs in Battle for the Old Oil Can
Cooper DiLeva capped a late San Diego State drive with a career-long 53-yard field goal as Fresno State suffered its third straight Old Oil Can Rivalry loss.
On Saturday night in San Diego, San Diego State defeated Fresno State 26-23, securing their third consecutive win in the Old Oil Can Rivalry with a late career-long 53-yard field goal from Cooper DiLeva.
The Aztecs took a 16-10 halftime lead, but lost starting quarterback Jayden Denegal to injury in the second quarter while Fresno State's offense remained stagnant throughout the first half.
Running back Lucky Sutton rushed for 110 yards on 18 carries, while Denegal completed 7-of-10 passes for 112 yards including a 52-yard touchdown to Jaylon Hawkins; Julius Gillick scored two rushing touchdowns for the Bulldogs.
Manaki Watanabe missed a PAT that kept the game tied at 23, giving San Diego State a final opportunity. Jordan Napier caught a fourth-quarter touchdown pass that positioned the Aztecs for the decisive drive.
Fresno State enters a bye week to regroup before hosting Oregon State at Valley Children's Stadium on Saturday, October 31, while the Bulldogs aim to recover from their third consecutive Old Oil Can Rivalry loss.
Cooper DiLeva connected the decisive attempt with 57 seconds to play to seal the 26-23 win; the Aztecs added their third consecutive victory in the rivalry for the Old Oil Can SAN DIEGO trophy, California.— Cooper DiLeva converted a 53-yard field goal with 57 seconds remaining and San Diego State defeated 26-23 Fresno State this Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium, to retain the Old Oil Can trophy and achieve their third consecutive victory in …