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San Diego State

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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBJayden Denegal
  2. RBLucky Sutton
  3. WRDonovan Brown
  4. TEJackson Ford
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 4
    78
    Jayden DenegalRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 13
    61
    Draiden TrudeauRS FR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEBrady Nassar
  2. NTMalachi Finau
  3. DTGavriel Lightfoot
  4. RDEKai Wallin
  5. WLBSione Hala
  6. MLBTano Letuli
  7. LCBJelani Whitmore
  8. SSJelani McLaughlin
  9. FSJosh Hunter
  10. RCBMike Lindsay
  11. NBJosiah Cox
RB
  1. 7
    81
    Lucky SuttonRS SR
    Starter
  2. 21
    61
    Javion KinnardSO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 14
    79
    Donovan BrownSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 12
    64
    Jaylon HawkinsRS FR
  3. 16
    55
    Will CianfriniRS SO

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Next game kickoff time

San Diego State Aztecs plays Utah State at home on Sat, Nov 14. The listed kickoff time is 09:30 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the San Diego State depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachSean Lewissince 2023
Offensive CoordinatorMatt Johnson
Defensive CoordinatorDemetrius Sumler
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

9 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
26.4
Yards/G
324.6
Pass Yds/G
168.3
Rush Yds/G
156.2
TO Margin
0
3rd Down %
34.48%
Total TD
28
Sacks
19
TFL
35
INT
7
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #104 IN WS POWER
Results this season-15.3 pts

Lost to Colorado State Rams in week 8.

2025 SP+: 3.1

85%

Roster talent: 36th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #83 national

6%

Returning production: 99%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −15.3 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. Ratings never go below 62. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

18 adds in two-deep · avg 66 OVR · top add: G. Lightfoot (DT, 77, from Colorado)

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San Diego State transfer portal

San Diego State Aztecs transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

18 transfers on the San Diego State depth chart, 6 projected to start. Showing the top 16. Tap a name for the player page.

San Diego State Starting Quarterback

San Diego State Aztecs starting lineup

San Diego State starting lineup: QB Jayden Denegal, RB Lucky Sutton, WR-X Donovan Brown, TE Jackson Ford. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Jayden Denegal is the projected starting quarterback for San Diego State as of November 1, 2026. Draiden Trudeau is listed second.

San Diego State also projects Lucky Sutton at running back, Donovan Brown at wide receiver and Jackson Ford at tight end.

The full San Diego State Aztecs two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Jayden Denegal · QBLucky Sutton · RBDonovan Brown · WR-XJackson Ford · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is San Diego State's starting quarterback?
Jayden Denegal is the projected starting quarterback for San Diego State as of November 1, 2026. Draiden Trudeau is listed second.
Who starts at running back for San Diego State?
Lucky Sutton is the projected starter at running back for San Diego State, with Javion Kinnard listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for San Diego State?
Donovan Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for San Diego State, with Jaylon Hawkins listed second.
Who starts at tight end for San Diego State?
Jackson Ford is the projected starter at tight end for San Diego State, with Ryan Wolfer listed second.
When was the San Diego State Aztecs depth chart last updated?
The San Diego State Aztecs depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was San Diego State's record last season?
San Diego State Aztecs finished 9-4 (6-2 in Pac-12 play).
When does San Diego State Aztecs play next?
San Diego State Aztecs plays Utah State at home on Sat, Nov 14. The listed kickoff time is 09:30 PM ET.
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Full San Diego State roster

Every player on the San Diego State Aztecs depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Donovan Brown, Jaylon Hawkins, Will Cianfrini

WR: Bert Emanuel Jr., Justius Lowe, Jacob Bostick

WR: Nathan Acevedo, Jordan Napier

LT: Joseph Borjon, Mercer Luniewski

LG: Kalan Ellis, Evan Lawrence

C: Isaac Lucas, Justice Turner

RG: Michael Levelle Watkins, Charlton Luniewski

RT: Dennis Jones, Ashdon Wnetrzak

TE: Jackson Ford, Ryan Wolfer

QB: Jayden Denegal, Draiden Trudeau

RB: Lucky Sutton, Javion Kinnard

Defense

DE: Brady Nassar, Nate Henrich

NT: Malachi Finau, Krishna Clay

DT: Gavriel Lightfoot, Amari Comier

DE: Kai Wallin, Djibril Rahman

WLB: Sione Hala, Cameron Cooper

MLB: Tano Letuli, Dean Harrington

CB: Jelani Whitmore, Carsten Mamaril, Jamison Starks

SS: Jelani McLaughlin, Max Garrison, Tainoa Lave

FS: Josh Hunter, Isaiah Green

CB: Mike Lindsay, Caleb Ricks

NB: Josiah Cox, Jalen Thomeson

RES: Dalesean Staley

Special Teams

PT: Tashi Dorje, Camden Cowgill

PK: Cooper DiLeva, Noah Serna

KO: Cooper DiLeva, Noah Serna

LS: Connor Poulson, Matthew Mercado

H: Tashi Dorje, Camden Cowgill

PR: Nathan Acevedo, Jaylon Hawkins

KR: Jaylon Hawkins, Parker Threatt