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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)\nPosition-by-position previews<\/p>\n
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:<\/p>\n
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)
\nPosition-by-position previews<\/p>\n
Quarterbacks: Returning starter Jayden Denegal leads the way<\/a><\/p>\n Running backs: Lucky Sutton heads deep, talented group<\/a><\/p>\n Wide receivers: Position depth may be greatest in two decades<\/a><\/p>\n Tight ends: Potential for expanded role in the offense<\/a><\/p>\n Offensive line: Rebuild includes several solid candidates<\/a><\/p>\n Defensive line: High hopes for remade unit<\/a><\/p>\n Linebackers: Starters Tano Letuli, Sione Hala backed by solid supporting cast<\/a><\/p>\n Defensive backs: Five new starters needed in the secondary<\/a><\/p>\n Specialists: Eyeing success, with concern in kicking game<\/a><\/p>\n QB Jayden Denegal: Healthy outlook a reason for confidence, optimism<\/a><\/p>\n RB Lucky Sutton: A \u2018freak\u2019 in the best sense of the word<\/a><\/p>\n TE Jackson Ford: Focus is football, but he finds time for guitar, golf<\/a><\/p>\n LT Joe Borjon: Teammates look up to 6-foot-8 senior as he embraces leadership role<\/a><\/p>\n Edge Brady Nassar: Ready to step into role as leader on defense<\/a><\/p>\n Training camp opens with enthusiasm, energy<\/a><\/p>\n Aztecs name five team captains<\/a><\/p>\n SDSU picked for second place in Pac-12<\/a><\/p>\n Single-digit jersey numbers reserved for elite of the elite<\/a><\/p>\n 3 Thoughts \u2026 after Snapdragon Stadium scrimmage<\/a><\/p>\n First scrimmage a good diversion from drills<\/a><\/p>\n Players to Watch: Meet six standouts on 2026 team<\/a><\/p>\n Former Aztecs safety Eric Butler returning? Never mind.<\/a><\/p>\n Aztecs could go bowling at Snapdragon Stadium with return of SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n SDSU could be losing future matchups with Power Four opponents<\/a><\/p>\n Aztecs offer family four packs for $76 to four of their home games<\/a><\/p>\n![\"San](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SUT-L-azfoot-0829-001.jpg\")
San Diego State running back Lucky Sutton rushed for 1,297 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. (Meg McLaughlin \/ The San Diego Union-Tribune)
\n5 Questions with \u2026<\/p>\n![\"San](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/1788197531_894_SUT-L-azfoot-0808-020.jpg\")
San Diego State defensive tackle Malachi Finau (6) chants with teammates during preseason training camp at SDSU\u2019s practice fields. (Meg McLaughlin \/ The San Diego Union-Tribune)
\nPreseason news<\/p>\n