Junior Jalen Mayden drops back for a pass on Oct. 8. Mayden transferred to play safety, but turned in the best Aztec quarterback performance of the season against Hawaii.There was nowhere to go but up for the Aztec passing attack.
After a week five 35-13 blowout loss to the Boise State Broncos, San Diego State’s passing offense ranked 131st in FBS college football. The ranking placed them dead last in the nation and after a game in which the Aztecs had only two pass completions, head coach Brady Hoke announced offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Jeff Hecklinski was relieved of his duties. Assistant coach Jeff Horton was promoted to offensive coordinator and former Aztec quarterback…