It was a stifling performance by the San Diego State Aztecs’ (4-3, 2-1 MWC) defense as they held the Wolfpack (2-6, 0-4 MWC) to only 227 yards of total offense in a complete performance in Reno.
With senior quarterback Jalen Mayden making his second consecutive start, it was the defense who provided the early spark as senior linebacker Ryan Shawcroft forced a fumble that senior safety Patrick McMorris picked up and returned for an Aztecs touchdown.
“When everybody gets to the ball, good things happen,” Shawcroft said. “Luckily someone else had him wrapped up and I came in and knocked it out, and Pat was right there.