Hauss Hejny accounted for all five of Colorado State’s touchdowns—three passing and two rushing—to lead the Rams to a dramatic 56-49 victory over San Diego State on Saturday night in Fort Collins. The performance snapped a four-game losing streak for the Rams, who had previously allowed an average of 55.5 points per game. Hejny was instrumental in the high-octane affair, completing 24 of 31 passes for 333 yards while adding 85 rushing yards on 11 carries. Wide receiver Tommy Maher emerged as his primary target, catching six passes for 108 yards, including two touchdown receptions from Hejny.
Rams snap four-game skid in high-scoring Pac-12 thriller as Hejny dominates dual-threat attack
The game featured a historic volume of offense, with the two teams combining for 1,114 total yards. San Diego State (3-5, 2-2) actually held the edge in total offense, amassing 565 yards compared to Colorado State’s 549. The Aztecs’ attack was led by Stone Saunders, who threw for 369 yards and two touchdowns, while running backs Lucky Sutton and Javion Kinnard contributed significantly on the ground with 98 and 94 yards respectively. Both Sutton and Kinnard also scored two rushing touchdowns each, keeping the Aztecs within striking distance throughout the contest.
The climax of the game showcased the volatility of both offenses. Colorado State led 56-42 and possessed the ball at the San Diego State 3-yard line after an interception, but Hejny fumbled the ball away. The Aztecs capitalized on the turnover, driving 99 yards for a touchdown that cut the lead to 56-49 with approximately two minutes remaining. However, the Rams sealed the win by recovering an onside kick attempt, preserving their hard-fought victory and improving their record to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in Pac-12 play.
Source: Yahoo Sports
