Final
• DeKalb, IL
The Aztecs ground out a defensive slugfest in DeKalb, taking down Northern Illinois in a game where field goals were the only points on the scoreboard.
Matchup
Recap
In a defensive slugfest at Huskie Stadium, the Aztecs squeezed out a dramatic 6-3 victory over Northern Illinois on Gabriel Plascencia's game-winning 25-yard field goal as time expired. The Huskies struck first with Andrew Glass's 31-yard field goal in the opening quarter, but San Diego State answered with Plascencia's first field goal early in the second period. Both defenses dominated the remainder of the contest until Plascencia's clutch kick delivered the Aztecs their hard-fought win.
Key Players
TELLY JOHNSON JR.
RB
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Northern Illinois Huskies
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SO
53 Rushing Yards
16 Rushing Attempts
11 Rushing Long
LUCKY SUTTON
RB
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San Diego State Aztecs
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JR
88 Rushing Yards
5.2 Rushing Yards Per Attempt
17 Rushing Attempts
GABRIEL PLASCENCIA
K
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San Diego State Aztecs
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SR
2 Field Goals Made (Detailed)
30 Field Goal Long (Detailed)
