San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec




San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913

The Daily Aztec

Aztecs Edge Falcons 27-20

It didn’t look so pretty in the first half, but the San Diego State University Aztecs rallied back from a 14-point deficit to beat the U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons 27-20. Junior quarterback Quinn Kaehler had another impressive game, completing 15 of 26 passes for 249 yards, three touchdowns and one interception. Junior running back Adam Muema continued to look like his old self and ran for 86 yards on 18 carries.

The players of the game, however, were freshman running back Donnel Pumphrey and junior wide receiver Ezell Ruffin. Ruffin caught six passes for 106 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown completion. Pumphrey ran for 117 yards and 17 carries. He scored the game-winning touchdown with 1:39 left in the game.

After an 0-3 start to the season, SDSU has won three straight games. It is 2-0 in the Mountain West Conference. The Aztecs have a bye week next week and will play Fresno State University at Qualcomm Stadium on Oct. 26.

About the Contributor
Matthew Bain
Matthew Bain, Managing Editor
Matthew Bain is the managing editor for The Daily Aztec. He’s a senior journalism major with the Honors minor in interdisciplinary studies. His work has been featured in the The Daily Aztec, North Coast Current, SB Nation and Four El Magazine. He spent this past summer as a sports reporting intern with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
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