Texas State set to face San Diego State amid health crisis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:27 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026

The Texas State Bobcats will play their first Pac-12 game against the San Diego State Aztecs on Saturday at 9:30 p.m. CT. The Aztecs are facing a health crisis with 14 confirmed cases of mumps among its football team, leading to 15 players listed as doubtful or out. Head coach Sean Lewis noted significant injury concerns, with nearly three dozen players impacted. The outbreak and injuries have raised questions regarding the Aztecs' overall readiness for the matchup. Public health officials have isolated those infected, but it's unclear how this will affect the game roster moving forward.
- •Texas State plays San Diego State on October 1.
- •San Diego State reports 14 mumps cases within the team.
- •15 players are listed as doubtful or out due to health issues.
- •Head coach Sean Lewis mentions significant injury challenges.
- •Public health officials have isolated infected players.
- 6:27 PMYahoo Sports — Texas State foe battling outbreak, depleted roster before game
"The Bobcats' landmark road game arrives as their opponent confronts widespread illness and injuries.
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