On Saturday night, the San Diego State Aztecs will travel on the road to face the Nevada Wolf Pack. According to ESPN’s Football Power Index, the Aztecs have a 87.2% chance to win. Below are three keys to ensure a victory for the Aztecs.
1. Dominate the run game.
Coming into Saturday’s game, Nevada currently ranks 127th out of 128th among FBS teams for rushing yards allowed (457 yards/game). Meanwhile, the Aztecs currently have the 7th best rushing offense (432 yards/game) and the rushing yards leader in Donnel Pumphrey (1581 yards, 13 TDs).