Aztecs beat Fresno State 26-23 with last-minute 53-yard field goal

San Diego State University football team secured a 26-23 victory over Fresno State Saturday night at Snapdragon Stadium, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. The game was decided by a last-minute 53-yard field goal by SDSU kicker Cooper DiLeva, his fourth of the game and a career-long.

The Aztecs established an early lead and withstood a Fresno State rally in the second half. The Bulldogs missed an extra point late in the game, which left the score tied at 23-23 before DiLeva's decisive kick with 57 seconds remaining.

SDSU running back Lucky Sutton, returning from injury, led the team with 18 carries for 110 rushing yards. The team showed resilience and heart, focusing on the present moment to overcome adversity following a tough loss the previous week, the Union-Tribune reported.

After the game-winning field goal, SDSU's defense made a final stop and the team celebrated by hoisting The Old Oil Can Trophy. The source quotes Lewis commenting on the team's character and the importance of the rivalry game, but does not specify his role or mention coach Brady Hoke.