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San Diego State's Jalen Mayden rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday to lead the Aztecs to a 36-28 victory over a pesky Idaho State squad at Snapdragon Stadium.

The news comes against a backdrop of milestones and achievements this year for SDSU.

San Diego State opens the season with a victory for the eighth time in the last 10 years.

Dates may change after the Mountain West broadcast partners select games they will broadcast.

SDSU enters it's 101st season of football, 55th at the Division I level and sixth under the direction of the 2011 National Coach of the Year, Brady Hoke, when it welcomes Ohio on Saturday.

The Aztecs kick off their season on Aug. 26 against Ohio at Snapdragon Stadium.

The conference hosted more than 30 experts to address environmental issues that affect the San Diego/Tijuana and Imperial Valley/Mexicali regions.

The selection earns the pitcher/infielder a spot on the CSC Academic All-America ballot.

Sandy Mekany, an SDSU senior, sees herself working to expand educational opportunities for those whove gone through experiences similar to hers.

Active in social justice causes from the local to international level, the former women's studies department chair helped revitalize the Womens Resource Center.