The Fresno State Bulldogs will visit the San Diego State Aztecs on Oct. 17 in the teams’ first football meeting as Pac-12 opponents. Kickoff for the Old Oil Can rivalry is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Pacific at Snapdragon Stadium. CBS Sports Network will televise the game in San Diego.
Records and matchup
Fresno State enters the week 4–2 overall and 1–1 in conference play. San Diego State is 2–4 and also 1–1 in the Pac-12. The Aztecs hold a 32–27–4 lead in the series and have won the last two meetings.
The Bulldogs lead the conference in scoring defense at 20 points allowed per game. They have forced 11 turnovers while committing three through six games. San Diego State’s return game offers another challenge, with Jaylon Hawkins already producing three kickoff-return touchdowns this season.
CSB Take
Possession will be a major factor in this rivalry game. Fresno State’s ability to protect the ball can reduce the short fields that change close contests. San Diego State can create those opportunities through its return unit, making coverage discipline especially valuable for the Bulldogs.
