San Diego State Aztecs Outlast Northern Illinois Huskies at San Diego County Credit Union Stadium in Football Showdown

In a closely contested game, the San Diego State Aztecs emerged victorious over the Northern Illinois Huskies with a final score of 34-28. The Aztecs now stand with an impressive record, while the Huskies' record takes a hit.

At the San Diego County Credit Union Stadium, home to turf battles and roaring crowds of up to 70,561 fans, only 35,717 spectators witnessed as the San Diego State Aztecs secured another win on their home ground. The game was marked by strategic plays and calculated moves from both sides. The Aztecs' offense was particularly effective in passing and rushing against a tough Huskies defense.

The passing game for the Aztecs was efficient; they completed half of their attempts for a total of 136 yards through the air. Two touchdown passes were thrown including one that connected for an impressive longest completion of 33 yards which also resulted in a touchdown. On the ground, they accumulated 127 yards on 36 attempts with their longest rush being a notable 25-yard dash.

Special teams played an integral role in this contest as well. The field goal unit was flawless for the Aztecs, converting both attempted field goals with the longest being from 38 yards out. Kickoff returns were also pivotal; one return stretched across an electrifying distance of 96 yards and ended gloriously in a touchdown.

Defensively, San Diego State showcased its might by sacking Northern Illinois quarterbacks four times for losses totaling to thirty yards and intercepting three passes – one returned all way back for an astounding touchdown covering eighty-three yards.

Penalties could have been costly but did not deter victory; ten penalties were called against them resulting in lost yardage totaling to over hundred twenty-six but it did not affect their overall performance significantly.

The fourth quarter saw both teams battling fiercely but it was only home team that managed to put points on board during this period adding three more points to secure lead until final whistle blew sealing victory at thirty-four points against twenty-eight scored by visiting team.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought win at home soil under lights of stadium clock set around evening time fans can anticipate next challenge awaiting their beloved team when they face UNLV Rebels away at Sam Boyd Stadium located Las Vegas Nevada on October seventh year two thousand seventeen broadcasted live ESPN2 satellite channel two hundred nine starting eight forty-five PM Eastern Time ensuring supporters won't miss moment action as season continues unfold.