# Kinnard Scores Twice as San Diego State Holds Off Washington State

Javion Kinnard ran for 87 yards and two touchdowns as the Aztecs protected a fourth-quarter lead in a 26-20 victory.

By Will Langan | 24X7 News
Published: 2026-11-01T06:06:57.886Z
Updated: 2026-11-01T06:06:57.886Z
Section: Sports
Format: News
Canonical: https://24x7news.us/articles/san-diego-state-washington-state-kinnard-october-31-2026

Javion Kinnard rushed for 87 yards and two touchdowns as San Diego State defeated Washington State 26-20 on Saturday night.

The Aztecs took the lead for good late in the first half, when Cooper DiLeva made a 36-yard field goal for a 17-14 advantage. DiLeva added a 45-yard kick in the third quarter.

San Diego State then stretched the margin to 26-14 with 9:51 remaining. Wide receiver Bert Emanuel Jr. took the snap and threw a two-yard touchdown pass to Jackson Ford on fourth-and-goal.

Washington State answered with Owen Eshelman's second rushing touchdown of the game, but the Cougars did not complete the comeback.

Kinnard scored both of his touchdowns in the first half. Lucky Sutton added 115 rushing yards on 18 carries as San Diego State controlled the game with its ground attack.

Eshelman completed 30 of 42 passes for 299 yards and an interception. He also ran 16 times for 34 yards and two scores. Daniel Blood led Washington State with eight catches for 105 yards, while Kirby Vorhees added a two-yard rushing touchdown.

The Cougars had chances to change the second half. Jaylen Thomas intercepted a San Diego State pass on the third play after halftime, but Washington State's ensuing possession ended on a failed fourth-and-four at the Aztecs' 30-yard line.

San Diego State improved to 4-5 overall and 3-2 in Pac-12 play. Washington State fell to 1-8 and 0-5, extending its losing streak to six games.

The Aztecs next host Utah State on November 14. Washington State returns home to play Colorado State on the same date.

Sources

San Diego State Athletics — October 31 official game report: https://goaztecs.com/news/2026/10/31/aztecs-hold-off-washington-state-for-halloween-victory

## Sources
- San Diego State Athletics — October 31 official game report: https://goaztecs.com/news/2026/10/31/aztecs-hold-off-washington-state-for-halloween-victory