San Diego State Wins Frisco Bowl Over UTSA 38-24: Reaction, Analysis, 5 Thoughts

San Diego State Wins Frisco Bowl Over UTSA 38-24: Reaction, Analysis, 5 Thoughts

3. San Diego State with a high-octane offense?

San Diego State was 125th in the nation in third down conversions. It converted 5-of-10 chances against UTSA.

The Aztec offense was okay overall and was solid at running then ball, but it was 110th in the nation in total offense, had a painfully inefficient passing attack, and scoring at times was like pulling teeth.

Again, UTSA was missing a few key defensive players, but the San Diego State stars stepped up and played up to their potential in the final big moment of the year.

Jesse Matthews was a killer. The former walk-on receiver caught 11 passes for 175 yards and two scores. He was unstoppable, RB Greg Bell hammered for a tough 101 yards and a score on 26 carries, and QB Lucas Johnson closed out his career with a gem.

Johnson – the former Georgia Tech option quarterback – completed 24-of-36 passes for 333 yards and three scores, and he ran five times for 15 yards and a touchdown.

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