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As expected, San Diego State senior quarterback Jayden Denegal is listed as a “game time decision” on the final Pac-12 availability report ahead of the Aztecs’ game at Colorado State on Saturday afternoon. Denegal left last week’s home victory against rival Fresno State with an ankle injury.

San Diego State Aztecs News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / October 22

San Diego State vs. Colorado State betting odds: Point spread, moneyline and over/under

The San Diego State Aztecs are looking for their first road victory of the season when they head to the Rocky Mountains to take on Colorado State on Saturday

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 21

Previewing the 2026 Week 8 Pac-12 Football Games

The Pac-12 race is starting to get interesting. Boise State and Oregon State lead the pack, but San Diego State might be finding itself after an ayahuasca trip earlier in the year.

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San Diego State QB Jayden Denegal exits Fresno State game with injury as Aztecs lead at halftime

San Diego State quarterback Jayden Denegal took a hit from defensive tackle Deijon Laffitte and left due to an apparent ankle injury with about 7 minutes to play in the first half of the Old Oil Can rivalry game against Fresno State on Saturday night.

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 14

Previewing the 2026 Week 7 Pac-12 Football Games: Highlighting the three contests involving conference teams this weekend

The Pac-12 is trying to change its reputation after an underwhelming non-conference showing; Boise State and Oregon State appear to be stalwarts of the league.

San Diego State Aztecs News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / October 14

San Diego State vs. Fresno State betting odds: Spread, moneyline for Old Oil Can rivalry

The San Diego State Aztecs are reeling following one of the worst losses in program history and must regroup quickly to prepare for Saturday night’s home game against their biggest rivals, the Fresno State Bulldogs.

College Football News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / October 11

Who will start at quarterback for San Diego State against Fresno State?

The whispers first started after San Diego State senior quarterback Jayden Denegal was benched in favor of redshirt freshman Draiden Trudeau with less than six minutes left in a 41-16 blowout loss at Toledo two weeks ago. Was the change temporary, or would Trudeau start the next game?

San Diego State Aztecs News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / October 10

San Diego State coach Sean Lewis puts quarterback Jayden Denegal's starting job in question

Ineffective San Diego State Aztecs senior quarterback Jayden Denegal was replaced by redshirt freshman Draiden Trudeau in the second half of an ugly 66-14 loss at Oregon State on Saturday and an “embarrassed” coach Sean Lewis said it could signal a permanent change.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / October 7

Previewing the 2026 Week 6 Pac-12 Football Games: Highlighting the three contests involving conference teams this weekend

The second week of conference play is here, and it’s time to improve and begin preparing for the postseason. The most notable game on the Pac-12 slate this week is Boise State at Fresno State.

San Diego State Aztecs News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / September 30

San Diego State has a quarterback question entering its Pac-12 opener

Fans of the San Diego State Aztecs haven’t been happy with the play of senior quarterback Jayden Denegal since a lackluster performance in a 28-10 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl on Sept.

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College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 30

Previewing the Top 2026 Week 5 Pac-12 Football Games: Highlighting the top four contests involving conference teams this weekend

The Pac-12 is off to a pretty rough start this year: Going 0-12 against Power Four opponents sends the wrong message for a league looking to make its mark.

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 23

Previewing the Top 2026 Week 4 Pac-12 Football Games: Highlighting the top four contests involving conference teams this weekend

The Pac-12 is off to a pretty rough start this year: Going 0-11 against Power Four opponents sends the wrong message for a league looking to make its mark.

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3 key things San Diego State is working on in spring football ahead of Pac-12 debut

A year ago, Jayden Denegal was competing with Bert Emanuel Jr. for the San Diego State Aztecs’ starting quarterback job. Now he’s the solid incumbent, healthy after having shoulder surgery in December and ready to lead the Aztecs into their first season in the new-look Pac-12 Conference.

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San Diego State Aztecs News / San Diego State Aztecs On SI / December 19

San Diego State’s starting quarterback out with shoulder injury

An injury to his non-throwing left shoulder in the season opener has finally caught up to San Diego State junior quarterback Jayden Denegal, who had surgery this week and will miss the New Mexico Bowl on Dec.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 14, 2025

Former Michigan QB wins starting job at San Diego State

The Michigan Wolverines football program has produced another starting quarterback — but not in Ann Arbor. Former Michigan football signal-caller Jayden Denegal has been named the starting quarterback for the San Diego State Aztecs football program, winning the preseason competition in head coach Sean Lewis’ second year with the program.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / August 13, 2025

Report: Former Michigan QB wins starting job at new school, will start Week 1

Former Michigan quarterback Jayden Denegal has reportedly won the starting QB position at San Diego State and will start the team's opener against Stony Brook the night of Aug.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 20, 2024

Michigan QBs Alex Orji and Jayden Denegal Enter Transfer Portal After Challenging Season

Michigan's quarterback room continues to evolve as both Alex Orji and Jayden Denegal have entered the transfer portal following an up-and-down 2024 season.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 19, 2024

Report: Former Michigan quarterback's transfer destination revealed

It appears that one of Michigan's transfer quarterbacks has found a new home. On Thursday, Kirk Kenny of the San Diego Tribune reported that junior QB Jayden Denegal was committing to San Diego State.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / December 9, 2024

Michigan football loses quarterback to transfer portal

The conclusion of the regular season brings roster attrition across college football, and another member of Michigan's 2024 squad has elected to continue his career elsewhere.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 9, 2024

Michigan Quarterback Jayden Denegal Shares Heartfelt Message As He Announces Portal Decision

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