Cooper DiLeva kicks 53-yard field goal, San Diego State tops Fresno State
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Last updated Oct 18, 2026
On October 17 in San Diego, Cooper DiLeva hit a career-long 53-yard field goal in the final minute to secure a 26-23 victory for San Diego State over Fresno State. Quarterback Jayden Denegal and receiver Bert Emanuel Jr. each contributed a touchdown pass. Denegal, who exited the game with an ankle injury, had completed 7 of 10 passes for 112 yards, including a long touchdown pass. Freshman Stone Saunders took over and connected with Jordan Napier for a crucial reception before DiLeva's kick. Fresno State's Julius Gillick scored two rushing touchdowns in the second half but fell short in the end.
- •Cooper DiLeva made field goals of 32, 30, 40, and 53 yards.
- •Denegal left the game due to an ankle injury; x-rays were negative.
- •Lucky Sutton returned from injury, rushing for 110 yards on 18 carries.
- •Julius Gillick had two rushing touchdowns for Fresno State.
- •San Diego State scored the winning points with 57 seconds left.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — DiLeva kicks career-long 53-yard FG in closing seconds, San Diego St. beats Fresno St. 26-23
"SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jayden Denegal and wide receiver Bert Emanuel Jr. each threw a touchdown pass, Cooper DiLeva kicked a career-long 53-yard field goal with 57 seconds left, and San Diego State beat Fresno State 26-23 on Saturday night.
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