San Diego State is back in sole possession of the Mountain West football race after a 17-7 win against Boise State on a wet, miserable night at Snapdragon Stadi

Losses by South Florida and Memphis cleared out two playoff contenders and improved the Aztecs’ chances for an improbable run.

SAN DIEGO - San Diego State defeated Boise State, 17-7, at Snapdragon Stadium on November 15, 2025. The Sporting Tribune’s Aaron Brenner was there to capture the following TST Images. Boise State wide receiver Quinton Brown (25) scans the field before an NCAA football game against SDSU, Saturday November 15, 2025 in San Diego, California.

San Diego State’s big 17-7 win against Boise State on Saturday night resonated with a few more poll voters, but not nearly enough to get them close to breaking

By our count, North Texas (9-1), Navy (8-2) and Tulane (8-2) are better positioned than the Aztecs (8-2), along with James Madison (9-1), the front-runner in the Sun Belt.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 15 | Time: 10:30 p.m. Location: Snapdragon Stadium -- San Diego, California TV: CBS Sports Network [ Channel finder ] Live stream: CBSSports.com | Mobile: CBS Sports App Spread: San Diego State -2.5 | Will the Rebels cover? Check out SportsLine's Week 12 projections here

In miserable conditions at Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego State seized first place in the Mountain West standings with a 17-7 home victory over Boise State.  The