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SDSU’s pervasive defensive efforts force Cal to post a goose egg for the first time this decade

From Dwayne McDougle’s scoop-and-score to Chris Johnson’s 97-yard pick-six, the Aztecs’ defense turned Snapdragon into a nightmare for the Golden Bears

San Diego State cornerback Chris Johnson (#1) signals to the refs on Sept. 20. Photo by Isabella Biunno

The California Golden Bears (3-1) and its offense began its night with an 18-play drive spanning almost 10 minutes, putting the San Diego State Aztecs (2-1) on the ropes early.

Unlike the defenses Cal has seen this year, the Aztecs did not fold, forcing a crucial fourth-down, goal-line stop on the 19th play that set the defensive tone for the rest of Saturday night’s contest.