The 1923 San Diego State football team beat Fresno State 12-2. |
There have been too many gaps for two schools that have so much in common. The Bulldogs pride themselves on what they claim to be their “anybody, anywhere” scheduling policy. Apparently, “anywhere” did not include San Diego (at least until 2011).
Although the rivalry spans 10 decades, it had never been a trophy game until 2011, when the teams played the inaugural “Battle for the Oil Can,” which the Aztecs won 35-28.
Aztecs victorious in the inaugural Battle for the Oil Can in 2011 (Photo by Ernie Anderson) |
Jesse Thompson (right) outruns the Bulldog D |
Another interesting note: The final games for Bulldog head coaches Jim Sweeney and Pat Hill were losses to the Aztecs: Sweeney in 1996 (31-21) and Hill in 2011 (35-28).
Tonight, a lot is at stake for both teams. You’d better be there!
Go Aztecs!
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