John Baron II – Noteworthy
NOV 5 MOUNTAIN WEST SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE WEEK: JOHN BARON II, SAN DIEGO STATE, Senior, Placekicker, Temecula, California/Chaparral HS,…Scored seven points in San Diego State’s narrow 31-23 victory at New Mexico, connecting on his lone field-goal attempt and making all four PATs…Made a 32-yard field goal with 2:56 left in the fourth quarter to give the Aztecs a 24-23 lead, which proved to be the game-winning score…Also handled kick-off duty for SDSU, sending five of his six kicks into the endzone for a touchback. – Mountain West Football
Kyahva Tezino – Noteworthy
NOV 5 MOUNTAIN WEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: KYAHVA TEZINO, SAN DIEGO STATE, Junior, Linebacker, Los Angeles, California/Salesian HS,…Helped lead San Diego State to a 31-23 victory over New Mexico, keeping the Aztecs within one-game of West Division leaders Fresno State…Recorded a team-high 12 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks…The 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks were both career highs…Led a defensive unit that limited New Mexico to just 142 yards of total offense, including 41 passing yards. The 142 yards were the Lobos’ fewest since Sept. 15, 2012 (TCU – 130 yards). – Mountain West Football