2016 San Diego State Aztecs football team

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2016 San Diego State Aztecs football
San Diego State Aztecs logo.svg
Mountain West champion
MW West Division champion
Las Vegas Bowl champion
Las Vegas Bowl, W 34–10 vs. Houston
Conference Mountain West Conference
DivisionWest Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 25
APNo. 25
Record11–3 (6–2 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Jeff Horton (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Pro-style
Defensive coordinatorRocky Long (8th season)
Base defense 3–3–5
Home stadium Qualcomm Stadium
Seasons
  2015
2017  
2016 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Mountain Division
Wyoming xy  6 2   8 6  
Boise State x  6 2   10 3  
New Mexico x  6 2   9 4  
Air Force  5 3   10 3  
Colorado State  5 3   7 6  
Utah State  1 7   3 9  
West Division
No. 25 San Diego State xy$  6 2   11 3  
Hawaii  4 4   7 7  
Nevada  3 5   5 7  
San Jose State  3 5   4 8  
UNLV  3 5   4 8  
Fresno State  0 8   1 11  
Championship: San Diego State 27, Wyoming 24
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2016 San Diego State Aztecs football team represented San Diego State University in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Aztecs were led by sixth-year head coach Rocky Long and played their home games at Qualcomm Stadium. They were members of the West Division of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 11–3, 6–2 in Mountain West play to be champions of the West Division. They represented the West Division in the Mountain West Championship Game where they defeated Wyoming to be crowned Mountain West champions for the second consecutive year. They were invited to the Las Vegas Bowl where they defeated Houston.

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 35:30 p.m.No. 22 (FCS) New Hampshire *W 31–046,486
September 107:30 p.m. California *
  • Qualcomm Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
CBSSN W 45–4042,473
September 1712:30 p.m.at Northern Illinois *CBSSNW 42–2814,513
October 15:00 p.m.at South Alabama *No. 19 ESPNews L 24–4214,471
October 87:30 p.m. UNLV
  • Qualcomm Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
ESPNU W 26–733,296
October 147:00 p.m.at Fresno State CBSSNW 17–324,731
October 217:30 p.m. San Jose State
  • Qualcomm Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
ESPN2W 42–325,613
October 285:00 p.m.at Utah State CBSSNW 40–1317,332
November 54:00 p.m. Hawaii Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Qualcomm Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
CBSSNW 55–041,644
November 127:30 p.m.at Nevada CBSSNW 46–1616,730
November 191:30 p.m.at Wyoming No. 24CBSSNL 33–3419,112
November 266:00 p.m. Colorado State
  • Qualcomm Stadium
  • San Diego, CA
CBSSNL 31–6334,223
December 34:45 p.m.at Wyoming
ESPN W 27–2424,001
December 1712:30 p.m.vs. Houston * ABC W 34–1029,286
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Pacific time

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Personnel

Roster

2016 San Diego State Aztecs Football

Quarterback

  •  9 Ryan Agnew – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′0, 185)
  • 10 Christian Chapman – Sophomore (6′0, 200)
  • 13 Daniel Prieto – Sophomore (5′11, 165)
  • 14 Mason Hall – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′3, 195)
  • 17 Casey Brown – Freshman (6′0, 170)
  • 18 Jimmy Walker – Junior (6′3, 220)

Tailback

  • 19 Donnel PumphreySenior (5′9, 180)
  • 20 Rashaad PennyJunior (5′11, 220)
  • 22 Chase Jasmin – Freshman (5′11, 185)
  • 26 Marcus Stamps – Junior (6′1, 215)
  • 29 Juwan Washington – Redshirt.svg Freshman (5′7, 175)
  • 44 Chad Woolsey – Sophomore (6′1, 205)
  • 45 Tyler Wormhoudt – Freshman (6′1, 205)

Fullback

  • 15 Nick BawdenJunior (6′3, 240)
  • 34 Isaac Lessard – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′3, 230)
  • 35 Grady Vazquez – Freshman (6′1, 225)
  • 38 Alex Valenzuela – Freshman (6′0, 240)
  • 41 Dakota Turner – Junior (6′3, 250)

Wide receiver

  •  2 Christian Cumberlander – Junior (6′3, 205)
  •  4 Kendrick Mathis – Senior (6′0, 195)
  •  5 Chase Favreau – Junior (6′1, 200)
  •  6 Mikah Holder – Junior (6′0, 180)
  • 36 Josh Hill – Sophomore (6′0, 180)
  • 37 Liam Cabrera – Redshirt.svg Freshman (5′10, 190)
  • 41 Dominic Rose – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 190)
  • 43 Kaylen Williams – Freshman (6′4, 180)
  • 47 Marc Ellis – Junior (6′0, 190)
  • 48 Taylor Dodds – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 190)
  • 81 Eric Judge – Senior (6′1, 195)
  • 85 Quest Truxton – Junior (6′0, 180)
  • 86 Jerry Chaney – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′0, 190)
  • 92 Isiah Macklin – Freshman (6′5, 200)
  • 93 Timothy Wilson Jr. – Freshman (6′4, 190)
  • 97 Curtis Anderson III – Senior (6′3, 200)

Placekicker

  • 29 John Baron II – Sophomore (5′11, 190) (+P)
  • 59 Conor Perkins – Freshman (5′11, 168)

Punter

  • 91 Tanner Blain – Senior (6′0, 205)
  • 96 Neil Boudreau – Freshman (6′3, 200)
 

Tight end

  • 49 Troy Artopoeus – Freshman (6′3, 230)
  • 82 Parker Houston – Freshman (6′3, 240)
  • 83 Kyle Spalding – Freshman (6′6, 270)
  • 84 Darryl Richardson – Junior (6′5, 255)
  • 87 Kahale Warring Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′6, 245)
  • 88 David Wells – Junior (6′5, 255)
  • 89 Daniel BrunskillSenior (6′5, 260)

Offensive lineman

  • 51 Zachary Oblea – Freshman (6′2, 260)
  • 53 Douglas Tucker II – Freshman (6′5, 300)
  • 56 Nico SiragusaSenior (6′5, 330)
  • 57 Dominic O'Brien – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′4, 290)
  • 60 Keith IsmaelFreshman (6′3, 310)
  • 62 Nick Gerhard – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′5, 300)
  • 63 Trenton Fincher – Freshman (6′8, 340)
  • 64 Ryan Krum – Senior (6′4, 320)
  • 66 Jordan Becar – Freshman (6′4, 315)
  • 67 Antonio Rosales – Junior (6′4, 295)
  • 70 Arthur Flores – Senior (6′5, 305)
  • 71 Andre Beltran - Freshman (6’4, 255)
  • 72 Derrick Achayo – Junior (6′4, 285)
  • 73 Alfonso Solis – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 280)
  • 74 Tyler Roemer – Freshman (6′7, 305)
  • 75 Kwayde Miller – Senior (6′7, 315)
  • 76 Zachary Thomas – Freshman (6′5, 270)
  • 77 Ryan Pope – Redshirt.svg Sophomore (6′7, 320)
  • 78 Joe Salcedo – Sophomore (6′7, 295)
  • 79 Daishawn Dixon – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′5, 340)

Defensive lineman

  • 45 Fred Melifonwu – Junior (6′5, 250)
  • 46 Jay Henderson – Junior (6′2, 230)
  • 51 Sam Tai – Redshirt.svg Senior (6′3, 280)
  • 55 Chibu Onyeukwu – Junior (6′4, 240)
  • 58 Alex BarrettSenior (6′3, 255)
  • 59 Kyle Kelley – Senior (6′3, 260)
  • 61 Damon Moore – Sophomore (6′4, 245)
  • 65 Sergio Phillips – Junior (6′2, 295)
  • 68 Myles Cheatum – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 265)
  • 90 Julian Rochelin – Sophomore (6′5, 245)
  • 94 Jondarius Gardner – Junior (6′4, 295)
  • 95 Noble Hall – Sophomore (6′3, 265)
  • 96 Thomas Browne – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′4, 255)
  • 97 Jay Williams – Freshman (6′3, 240)
  • 99 Forrest Hanlon – Freshman (6′2, 240)
 

Linebacker

  • 34 John Carroll – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′2, 225)
  • 38 Dru Mathis – Freshman (6′3, 205)
  • 39 Ronley Lakalaka – Sophomore (6′0, 225)
  • 40 Randy Ricks – Senior (6′5, 230)
  • 42 Troy Cassidy – Freshman (6′3, 210)
  • 43 Austin Wyatt-Thayer – Senior (6′5, 230)
  • 44 Kyahva Tezino – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′0, 230)
  • 47 Kaelin Himphill – Freshman (6′2, 225)
  • 49 Josh Bringuel – Freshman (6′4, 225)
  • 52 Tyler Morris – Junior (6′3, 225)
  • 53 Temerick Harper – Junior (6′1, 225)
  • 54 Calvin MunsonSenior (6′1, 245)
  • 57 Ryan Munn – Junior (6′3, 230)
  • 98 Reggie Murphy – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′5, 250)

Cornerback

  • 17 Ron Smith – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′0, 170)
  • 22 Kalan Montgomery – Junior (6′1, 185)
  • 23 Damontae KazeeSenior (5′11, 190)
  • 24 Billy Vaughn Jr. – Junior (6′1, 190)
  • 27 Kyree Woods – Freshman (6′0, 175)
  • 30 Garrett Binkley – Redshirt.svg Freshman (5′9, 170)
  • 31 Derek Babiash – Junior (6′1, 190)
  • 32 Tayler Hawkins – Freshman (6′1, 185)
  • 35 Kevin Walcott – Junior (5′11, 195)

Safety

  •  3 Trey Lomax – Junior (5′11, 195)
  •  7 Kameron KellyJunior (6′2, 195)
  • 10 Jeff Clay – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′0, 195)
  • 11 Will Stricklin II – Freshman (6′0, 200)
  • 12 Malik Smith – Senior (6′0, 190)
  • 14 Parie Dedeaux Jr. – Freshman (6′1, 180)
  • 16 Dwayne Parchment – Redshirt.svg Freshman (5′11, 190)
  • 18 Trenton Thompson – Freshman (6′2, 185)
  • 21 Na'im McGee – Senior (6′0, 200)
  • 33 Parker Baldwin – Sophomore (6′2, 21
  • 36 Keoni Stallworth – Freshman (6′1, 190)
  • 37 Dwayne Johnson Jr. – Freshman (6′2, 190)
  • 48 Israel Cabrera – Redshirt.svg Freshman (5′10, 180)
  • 80 Brandon Fitzpatrick – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′3, 190)

Long Snappers

  • 50 Turner BernardFreshman (6′1, 200)
  • 69 Ryan Simmons – Redshirt.svg Freshman (6′1, 210)

Coaching staff

Name Position Seasons at
San Diego State
Alma Mater
Rocky Long Head coach 6 New Mexico (1974)
Jeff Horton Offensive coordinator/Associate head coach/Running backs 6 Minnesota (1984)
Bobby Hauck Associate head coach/Special Teams Coordinator 2 Montana (1987)
Zach Arnett Assistant coach/Linebackers Coach 3 New Mexico (2009)
Hunkie Cooper Assistant coach/wide receivers 2 UNLV (1991)
Danny Gonzales Assistant coach/Safeties 6 New Mexico (1999)
Ernest Lawson Assistant coach/Defensive line 1 SDSU (2010)
Blake Morgan Assistant coach/quarterbacks 2 Air Force (1999)
Mike Schmidt Assistant coach/Offensive line 5 SDSU (2009)
Tony White Assistant coach/cornerbacks/recruiting coordinator8 UCLA (2002)ll
Kevin McGarryDirector of player personnel6 San Diego
Jashon SykesAssistant Athletic Director – Football Operations4 Colorado (2002)
Doug DeakinAssistant for Football Operations5 SDSU (2010)
Jake LaudenSlayerGraduate Assistant – Offense/Tight ends 3 CLU (2011)
Zach SchultisGraduate Assistant – Offense3 CLU (2013)
Zach ShapiroGraduate Assistant – Defense2 SDSU (2010)
Demetrius SumlerGraduate Assistant – Defense1 Colorado (2011)
Adam HallAssistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning6 SDSU (2004)
Derrick BakerAssistant strength and conditioning coach2 Cal (2015)
Reference: [3]

Game summaries

New Hampshire

1234Total
#22 (FCS) Wildcats00000
Aztecs1473731

California

1234Total
Golden Bears14710940
Aztecs14177745

At Northern Illinois

1234Total
Aztecs141401442
Huskies0714728

At South Alabama

1234Total
#19 Aztecs6108024
Jaguars14072142

UNLV

1234Total
Rebels07007
Aztecs1037626

At Fresno State

1234Total
Aztecs377017
Bulldogs00303

San Jose State

1234Total
Spartans03003
Aztecs71421042

At Utah State

1234Total
Aztecs101031740
Aggies700613

Hawaii

1234Total
Rainbow Warriors00000
Aztecs1413141455

At Nevada

1234Total
Aztecs101613746
Wolf Pack702716

At Wyoming

1234Total
#24 Aztecs7107933
Cowboys37101434

Colorado State

1234Total
Rams212114763
Aztecs7170731

At Wyoming–Mountain West Championship Game

1234Total
Aztecs7314327
Cowboys10001424

Houston–Las Vegas Bowl

1234Total
Cougars1000010
Aztecs06141434

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP RVRVRV2219RVRVRVRVRVRV24RV25
Coaches RVRVRVRV24RVRVRVRVRVRV25RVRVRV25
CFP Not releasedNot released

References

  1. "San Diego State Aztecs Schedule 2016". ESPN . Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  2. "2016 Football Schedule". San Diego State University Athletics. Retrieved August 23, 2023.
  3. "Football – 2016 Roster". San Diego State University Department of Athletics. Retrieved August 13, 2016.