The Falcons will end the regular season trying to exorcise a second demon that has plagued them over several years. Earlier this season, they managed wins against both Army and Navy for the first time since 2016, winning the coveted Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy. The task this weekend will be to garner the first win over San Diego State since 2009.
Each of the last four games have been decided by only one score, and on paper, this game does not appear to be an exception to that rule.
San Diego State struggled early in the year, but after managing only 117 yards and losing to Boise State, head coach Brady Hoke turned in desperation to safety Jalen Mayden as his starting quarterback and the results have been remarkable.