Retrospective coverage for October 17, 2026. First published October 26, 2026 06:07 -07:00 (Pacific time). This is an AI-assisted brief compiled from linked public source records; the coverage date is not the publication date.
Cooper DiLeva’s 53-yard field goal with 57 seconds remaining gave San Diego State a 26–23 victory over Fresno State at Snapdragon Stadium on Oct. 17. SDSU retained the Old Oil Can rivalry trophy and improved to 3–4 overall and 2–1 in Pac-12 play. SDSU game report
The winning kick followed a 10-play, 40-yard drive after Fresno State tied the score. A 26-yard completion from Stone Saunders to Jordan Napier helped the Aztecs convert a third-and-long during that possession.
DiLeva made four field goals, matching a program single-game record, according to the university’s account. His winner was a career-long attempt.
The defense then stopped Fresno State’s final possession. Kai Wallin recorded his third sack of the game on that drive. SDSU finished with 384 yards to Fresno State’s 276 and recorded its third consecutive victory in the series.