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New Mexico Bowl pits No. 23 North Texas against San Diego State

Not too long ago, it appeared Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl, pitting No. 23 North Texas against San Diego State, would be all about quarterback uncertainty

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Undergoes surgery Denegal underwent left shoulder surgery Wednesday and won't play in the New Mexico Bowl against North Texas on Saturday, Kirk Kenney of The Press-Enterprise.

Impact Denegal suffered the injury in the season opener but played with a protective harness the rest of the way, and he ended up suiting up in every game for the Aztecs in 2025. He completed 58.6 percent of his passes for 1,811 yards while posting a 9:8 TD:INT in 12 outings. This means Bert Emanuel will get the nod under center to face the Mean Green.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls in overtime Denegal was 14-for-24 passing for 162 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Friday's 23-17 overtime defeat to New Mexico. He also had seven rushes for eight yards.

Impact It was a step in the right direction for Denegal, who'd thrown for just 98 yards total in his previous two games. Still, the junior quarterback has struggled down the stretch, throwing for fewer than 200 yards in each of his last six contests. Denegal will finish the regular season with a 58.6 completion percentage for 1,811 yards, nine touchdowns and eight interceptions as the Aztecs will now turn their attention towards a bowl matchup.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient out versus Spartans Denegal completed 8 of 16 passes for 81 yards during Saturday's 25-3 victory over San Jose State. He also had five rushes for negative four yards with one touchdown.

Impact Denegal has now fallen short of 100 yards passing for two weeks in a row, though last week's effort against a typically stingy Boise State defense is a little more forgivable. That said, the Aztecs jumped to a comfortable 18-3 lead at halftime, so the offense was basically in coast mode for much of the second half. Denegal did reach pay dirt via a rushing score, marking his third in the last two games, but he may need to ratchet up his passing prowess next week with New Mexico on the ledger to close out the 2025 regular season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lucky Sutton, San Diego State beat San Jose State 25-3

Lucky Sutton, Jayden Denegal and Christian Washington each had a rushing touchdown to help San Diego State beat San Jose State 25-3

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

SDSU's Jayden Denegal rushes for one-yard TD, extending lead over SJSU

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Quiet during Week 12 Denegal completed 6 of 10 passes for 17 yards during Saturday's 17-7 victory over Boise State. He also had five rushes for 16 yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Except for completion percentage, Denegal logged season worsts in every passing category, with the Aztecs relying on a more reliable run game to carry their team over Boise State. Overall, the quarterback's post-bye struggles remain, evident with his one touchdown and five interceptions across four games since he last rested in Week 8.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jayden Denegal leads San Diego State past Boise State 17-7 in Mountain West showdown

Jayden Denegal ran for a pair of second-quarter touchdowns and the San Diego State defense did the rest in a 17-7 victory over Boise State in a Mountain West Conference showdown

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Saturday Denegal (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Boise State.

Impact Denegal will look to keep his breakout season with San Diego State rolling. This season has seen him log 115 completed passes on 194 pass attempts for 1,551 yards and an 8-7 TD-INT ratio. Denegal has not been much of a rushing quarterback, but he still has one touchdown with his feet.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Denegal (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Boise State.

Impact Denegal popped up on Thursday's availability report, putting his status for Week 12 in question. He's struggled across the last three games, completing under 50 percent of his passes and accounting for one touchdown and six turnovers. If he's unable to go, Bert Emanuel will likely start.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two picks in blowout loss Denegal (undisclosed) completed 10 of 27 passes for 132 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-6 loss against Hawaii. He also had seven rushes for negative seven yards.

Impact Denegal ended up beating a questionable status and playing against Hawaii, but he all-out struggled in the blowout loss. The junior quarterback has now recorded less than 200 passing yards and one or fewer touchdowns in his last three games. It wouldn't be surprising now if the Aztecs thought about playing a different quarterback next weekend against Boise State.

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Denegal (undisclosed) is questionable and will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Hawaii.

Impact A decision on Denegal's status will be made closer to the 11 p.m. ET kickoff. If Denegal is unable to suit up, then expect Bert Emanuel to start under center. However, that would be a huge downgrade in the passing game.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Denegal (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at Hawaii.

Impact Denegal is a question mark for Saturday's contest, and a decision on his status will be made closer to Saturday's 11 p.m. ET kickoff. Denegal completed 11 of 22 passes for 194 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions during the 24-7 victory against Wyoming in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two picks in win Denegal completed 11 of 22 passes for 194 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-7 victory against Wyoming.

Impact While San Diego State improved to 7-1 on the year and 4-0 in conference play, Denegal's struggled a bit recently, completing 53.7 percent of his passes for 318 yards, a touchdown and three interceptions in his last two games. Overall, the junior's completed 62.9 percent of his throws for 1,419 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions across eight contests this season. Denegal and the Aztecs visit Hawaii next week.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sutton's 50-yard TD run helps San Diego State pull away from Wyoming 24-7

Lucky Sutton runs for 158 yards and a touchdown as San Diego State beats Wyoming 24-7

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting vs Wyoming Denegal (undisclosed) is available and starting Saturday against Wyoming, Bryant Thursby of the East Village Times reports.

Impact Denegal was previously listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury. However, he'll be under center to start the game Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable on injury report Denegal (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Wyoming.

Impact Denegal popped up on the Aztecs' injury report this past Thursday, and he'll remain questionable ahead of kickoff. The junior quarterback's true status should be determined right before the evening showing. He's coming off a rough outing last week versus Fresno State, where he completed less than 60 percent of his passes for just 124 yards and one interception. Bert Emanuel will likely get the start if Denegal can't play.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Denegal (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Wyoming.

Impact Denegal popped up on Thursday's injury report and his status for Saturday's game is now in question. He's coming off a rough performance at Fresno State where he completed less than 60 percent of his passes for just 124 yards and one interception. If he can't go, Bert Emanuel would likely step in and start.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited output in win Denegal was 11-for-19 passing for 124 yards and an interception during Saturday's 23-0 win versus Fresno State. He also had eight rushes for 30 yards.

Impact It wasn't Denegal's best game, though the quarterback wasn't asked to do much as the San Diego State defense led the way in a shutout victory. Through seven games, Denegal's completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 1,225 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for another 85 yards and a score. The Aztecs will host Wyoming next week.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid again in win Denegal was 14-for-17 passing for 205 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-10 victory against Nevada. He also had four rushes for 41 yards.

Impact In his last two games, Denegal has completed 81.8 percent of his passes for 461 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions as the Aztecs improved to 5-1 heading into a bye. Overall, the junior Denegal's thrown for 1,101 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions this season.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Denegal's 2 TD passes help San Diego State beats Nevada 44-10

Jayden Denegal was 14-of-17 passing for 205 yards and two touchdowns, Chris Johnson returned an interception 40 yards for a score, and San Diego State beat Nevada 44-10 for the Azt...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads Aztecs to 4-1 start Denegal was 13-for-16 passing for 256 yards and two touchdowns during Friday's 45-24 victory over Colorado State.

Impact It was an impressive bounce-back showing from Denegal, after the junior threw two interceptions last week against NIU. Denegal completed all but three of his pass attempts, finishing with a season-high 256 yards. The Michigan transfer has completed 63.3 percent of his passes for 896 yards, five touchdowns and two interceptions through five games this year.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

What San Diego State's players said after dominant win over Colorado State The first sign it was going to be a big night for San Diego State was when Jayden Denegal dropped a 45-yard dime down the right sideline mid...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jayden Denegal leads San Diego State over Colorado State 45-24 in Mountain West opener

Jayden Denegal threw two touchdown passes, Byron Caldwell Jr. and Lucky Sutton both rushed for over 100 yards and combined for three scores and San Diego State beat Colorado State...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles vs. NIU Denegal was 13-for-20 passing for 110 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 6-3 victory against Northern Illinois. He also had nine rushes for 19 yards.

Impact It was a frustrating outing for Denegal, who threw his first two interceptions of the year as SDSU was ultimately limited to a pair of field goals in Saturday's defensive battle. Overall, the junior's completed 60.2 percent of his passes for 640 yards and three touchdowns through four games this season. Denegal and the Aztecs will open conference play next week at home against Colorado State.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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