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Jaylon Hawkins returns kickoff, Cameron Cooper records pick-6 in SDSU win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 6:34 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Jaylon Hawkins returns kickoff, Cameron Cooper records pick-6 in SDSU win

Summary

San Diego State defeated Texas State 31-29 in their first Pac-12 Conference game on October 3. Jaylon Hawkins opened the second half with a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, while Cameron Cooper contributed a 32-yard pick-6. The Aztecs played without 13 players due to a mumps outbreak and also missed key rushers Javion Kinnard and Lucky Sutton due to injury. Freshman Josiah Lucas rushed for 111 yards and two touchdowns. For Texas State, Brad Jackson passed for 372 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions, and Beau Sparks had 153 receiving yards, including a late touchdown. Next, Texas State will host Colorado State on October 15, while San Diego State travels to Oregon State.

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Status Watch

•San Diego State scored 21 unanswered points in the third quarter.
•Hawkins' touchdown marked a significant momentum shift.
•Cooper's interception return added late-game insurance for SDSU.
•Texas State scored a touchdown with 1:54 remaining, bringing the game close.
•Jackson threw for three touchdowns but could not seal the comeback.

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6:34 AMYahoo Sports — Hawkins' 96-yard KOR for TD, Cooper's pick-6 help San Diego State beat Texas State 31-29

What they're saying

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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jaylon Hawkins returned the opening kickoff of the second half for a touchdown, Cameron Cooper had a 32-yard pick-6, and short-handed San Diego State beat Texas State 31-29 on Saturday night in the inaugural Pac-12 Conference game for both teams. The Aztecs were missing 13 players due to a mumps outbreak within the program.
— Yahoo Sports

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