After consecutive weeks of giving up 40+ points to opposing offenses the Aztec defense stepped up and played dominate in the first half then held off a late Rebel rally in home opener for San Diego State.

Ole Miss (1-2) took the opening drive to the Aztec 40 when SS Eric Pinkston picked off Bo Wallace and raced down the sidelines 64 yards for the Aztec TD.

The Aztec D played lights out dominate D in the first half while the offense struggled for much of the game.

Adam Dingwell guided the offense throwing a td pass to Colin Lockett and also scored on a 11 yard scramble to ice the game.

Seamus McMorrow went 4/4 on field goals and was named player of the game by espn.