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Aztec football seeks to build off its winning ways ahead of matchup with Northern Illinois University

SDSU searches for first road win of the season behind strong run defense and offensive leaders

Redshirt Freshman wide receiver Parker Threatt pushes past Stony Brook defense for a late-game touchdown in a 42-0 win on August 28, 2025, at Snapdragon Stadium.

Coming off a massive upset victory over previously undefeated Cal, San Diego State football (2-1) looks to keep the ball rolling in an away matchup against Northern Illinois University (1-2).

NIU comes into the matchup on a two-game losing streak. However, Aztecs head coach Sean Lewis made sure to emphasize the opposing programs’ tenacity through their first three games in a press conference on Monday, calling the squad a “really tough opponent that’s battle tested.