Jalen Mayden, Top San Diego State vs. Hawaii Players to Watch – Week 7

Written By PlayPicks Staff on October 8, 2023

The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors (2-4) will host the San Diego State Aztecs (2-4) on Saturday at 11:00 PM ET.

The Aztecs last played against the Air Force Falcons, and they lost 49-10. The Rainbow Warriors came up short by a final score of 44-20 last time out against the UNLV Rebels.

In that last outing for the Aztecs, Jalen Mayden completed 13 of 24 passing attempts (54.2%) and totaled 122 yards through the air, completing one touchdown pass but giving away one interception. Kenan Christon had 14 rushing attempts and finished with 58 yards. Mark Redman ended the contest with two catches for 27 yards.

For the Rainbow Warriors in their last game, Brayden Schager completed 22 of 35 passing attempts (62.9%) and totaled 313 yards through the air, connecting on two touchdown passes but giving away one interception. Tylan Hines had nine rushing attempts and wound up with 43 yards. Steven McBride found paydirt once, and ended the contest with six catches for 180 yards.

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San Diego State Players to Watch

  • Mayden leads the team with 1,066 passing yards (177.7 yards per game) and has a 60.9% completion percentage this year (98-of-161) while throwing five touchdowns with five interceptions. He also has 285 rushing yards on 61 carries with three touchdowns, averaging 47.5 yards per game.
  • Jaylon Armstead has run for 246 yards on 55 carries (41 yards per game), with four touchdowns on the ground this year.
  • Redman has reeled in 18 passes for a team-best 220 yards with two touchdowns. He averages 36.7 yards per game.
  • Brionne Penny has also contributed with 15 receptions for 196 yards.
  • Baylin Brooks is averaging 38.6 yards per game, racking up 11 receptions for 193 yards and one touchdown.

Hawaii Players to Watch

  • This season, Schager has recorded 1,644 passing yards (274 yards per game) while connecting on 153 of 240 passes (63.7% completion percentage), with 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
  • Jordan Johnson has taken 29 attempts for a team-leading 163 rushing yards (40.8 yards per game).
  • So far this year Hines has rushed for 93 yards on 27 carries (23.3 ypg).
  • This season Pofele Ashlock has 38 catches and leads the team with 465 yards (77.5 per game) while hauling in three touchdowns.
  • McBride has added 459 yards on 29 catches and five touchdowns. He puts up 76.5 receiving yards per game this year.
  • Koali Nishigaya has 148 receiving yards on 19 receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 29.6 yards per game.

San Diego State Recent Stat Leaders

  • Logan Tanner has suited up for of the Aztecs’ last three games, delivering .
  • The Aztecs’ defense has been helped in their last three games by Brady Anderson, who has posted six tackles.
  • The Aztecs’ defensive unit has been helped in their last three games by the play of Raphael Williams, who has collected six tackles.
  • Dezjhon Malone, as part of the Aztecs’ defense, has recorded one TFL and 12 tackles in their last three games.

Hawaii Recent Stat Leaders

  • In the Rainbow Warriors’ last three games, Lesterlaisene Lagafuaina has collected one TFL and 12 tackles.
  • For the Warriors in their last three outings, Tamatoa Mokiao-Atimalala has registered one TFL and 12 tackles.
  • Chuuky Hines has been providing a big boost on defense, totaling one TFL and 12 tackles in the Rainbow Warriors’ last three games.
  • With one TFL and 12 tackles in games, Jalen Walthall has been making a big difference for the Warriors in their last three games.

San Diego State vs. Hawaii Odds

Favorite Spread Favorite Spread Odds Underdog Spread Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds
San Diego State -6 -110 -110 52.5 -110 -110

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Team Stat Comparison

San Diego State Hawaii
Off. Points per Game (Rank) 19.3 (115) 22.2 (102)
Def. Points per Game (Rank) 30.8 (105) 34.7 (121)
Turnovers Allowed (Rank) 10 (101) 9 (88)
Turnovers Forced (Rank) 10 (22) 3 (124)

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