FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, the San Diego State sideline celebrates as running back Donnel Pumphrey runs on his way to a second half touchdown against California in an NCAA college football gamein San Diego. Coming off back-to-back 200-yard games, San Diego State’s Donnel Pumphrey has built a comfortable lead atop the national rushing chart.(AP Photo/Don Boomer, File)
Five players to watch when UNLV’s football team plays San Diego State at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (ESPNU) at Qualcomm Stadium:
1. Donnel Pumphrey, RB, San Diego State:
The Canyon Springs High School product leads the nation in rushing yards (750) and rushing yards per game (187.