Aztecs Handle Thunderbirds Behind Lindley's Three Scores

Ryan Lindley threw two scoring passes and rushed for a touchdown in the 35-19 win.

Ryan Lindley rears back to throw a pass. (AP Photo)
Football Home HEADLINES Football Scoreboard - Nov. 21, 2009 Mountain West Conference Announces Week 11 Football Fan Favorite Photo Contest Winner BYU's Jorgensen, UNM's Rainey and TCU's Hughes on Hendricks Award Final Mid-Season Watch List RELATED LINKS • Follow all of the college football action at CollegeSports.com • Email this to a friend

Sept. 12, 2009

Final Stats

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Ryan Lindley threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for another score to lead San Diego State to a 35-19 victory over Southern Utah Saturday night.

Vincent Brown caught six passes for 142 yards and one touchdown. He also contributed a 28-yard punt return and a 36-yard kickoff return for a total of 206 yards.

Brandon Sullivan led the Aztecs' rushing with a career-high 111 yards on 24 carries.

Southern Utah quarterback Cade Cooper completed 15 of 29 passes for 165 yards. He was intercepted three times and sacked three times. Fesi Sitake had seven receptions for 74 yards.

Austin Minefee rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown for the Thunderbirds (1-1).

The victory was Brady Hoke's first as coach of the Aztecs.