Retrospective coverage for October 19, 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.
San Diego State seniors Kai Wallin and Cooper DiLeva earned Pac-12 player-of-the-week awards on Oct. 19 following the Aztecs' 26–23 victory over Fresno State. Wallin received the defensive award and DiLeva the special-teams honor, their first weekly conference recognitions. SDSU announcement.
Wallin recorded three sacks for 15 yards in losses. His final sack came after SDSU took the lead with 57 seconds remaining, forcing Fresno State to spend valuable time on its last possession.
DiLeva supplied that lead with a career-long 53-yard field goal. He made four field goals overall, matching the school single-game record, and accounted for 14 of the Aztecs' 26 points. His other successful attempts came from 32, 30 and 40 yards.
The awards recognized separate contributions to the same close result: points on stalled drives and pressure that helped finish the game. SDSU said the selections brought its season total to six conference weekly honors. Performance details.