A collection of Union-Tribune stories on the 2026 San Diego State football team as it prepares for the Sept. 5 season opener against Portland State at Snapdragon Stadium:
San Diego quarterbacks (left to right) Draiden Trudeau, Jayden Dengeal, Brady Campbell and Stone Saunders go through a practice drill during preseason camp. (Kristian Carreon / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Position-by-position previews
Quarterbacks: Returning starter Jayden Denegal leads the way
Running backs: Lucky Sutton heads deep, talented group
Wide receivers: Position depth may be greatest in two decades
Tight ends: Potential for expanded role in the offense
Offensive line: Rebuild includes several solid candidates
Defensive line: High hopes for remade unit
Linebackers: Starters Tano Letuli, Sione Hala backed by solid supporting cast
Defensive backs: Five new starters needed in the secondary
Specialists: Eyeing success, with concern in kicking game
San Diego State running back Lucky Sutton rushed for 1,297 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
5 Questions with …
QB Jayden Denegal: Healthy outlook a reason for confidence, optimism
RB Lucky Sutton: A ‘freak’ in the best sense of the word
TE Jackson Ford: Focus is football, but he finds time for guitar, golf
LT Joe Borjon: Teammates look up to 6-foot-8 senior as he embraces leadership role
Edge Brady Nassar: Ready to step into role as leader on defense
San Diego State defensive tackle Malachi Finau (6) chants with teammates during preseason training camp at SDSU’s practice fields. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)
Preseason news
Training camp opens with enthusiasm, energy
Aztecs name five team captains
SDSU picked for second place in Pac-12
Single-digit jersey numbers reserved for elite of the elite
3 Thoughts … after Snapdragon Stadium scrimmage
First scrimmage a good diversion from drills
Players to Watch: Meet six standouts on 2026 team
Former Aztecs safety Eric Butler returning? Never mind.
Aztecs could go bowling at Snapdragon Stadium with return of SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl
SDSU could be losing future matchups with Power Four opponents
Aztecs offer family four packs for $76 to four of their home games
SDSU among schools looking to add sponsor patches to jerseys