The San Diego State Aztecs aren’t usually taken very seriously in the world of college football, but that could perhaps be a big oversight. SDSU won 12 games a season ago, and that will give them some pretty lofty expectations to repeat in 2022.
There are some big question marks facing the Aztecs’ football program in 2022, and that could ultimately keep them from having another monster season. The regular season win total odds are set, and bets can be made.
San Diego State Regular Season Win Total Betting Lines
Over 7.5 Wins (-120)
Under 7.5 Wins (+100)
Last Season
San Diego State finished the 2021 season with a record of 12-2, and one of those losses was in the Mountain West Conference title game. The Aztecs were actually without 20 players for that matchup due to COVID-19, and that had a big impact on the outcome.
There were some terrific players on both sides of the ball in 2021, and they were a complete team. This has raised the expectations for the Aztecs, but this isn’t a program that was knocking on the door of the CFP a season ago.
Aztecs Key Losses Heading into 2022
Starting quarterback Lucas Johnson has moved on, and he is the biggest loss that head coach Brady Hoke will have to deal with. The defense will lose its leader heading into 2022 after Cameron Thomas left the school early and entered the NFL Draft.
2022 San Diego State Aztecs Team Preview
The transfer portal was very good to San Diego State as quarterback Braxton Burmeister will lead the offense, and wide receiver Jesse Matthews is back for another season. San Diego State could have one of the best offenses in the MWC, but there are some other teams that are loaded as well.
The defense should once again carry the load for the Aztecs, especially when it comes to stopping the run. If SDSU continues to shut down opponents, then the offense can operate freely.
2022 San Diego State Football Schedule
The non-conference schedule is pretty difficult for SDSU in 2022, and that will affect the total wins they are able to get. SDSU plays both Arizona and Utah from the Pac-12, and they also have a home date against Toledo.
SDSU should win two of those three games, but it wouldn’t be a shock to see them drop two as well. Then the MWC is going to be loaded once again, and road trips to Boise State and Fresno State look pretty challenging.
2022 Aztecs Regular Season Win Total Prediction
Don’t expect the Aztecs to get even close to 12 wins this season, and the regular season win total odds would reflect that. You can still expect SDSU to have another good year, though, and they can once again be a threat to win to contend for the Mountain West Conference title.
It feels like eight wins is a pretty good floor for San Diego State, and that would actually put them over the regular season win total that is set.
Pick: San Diego State Over 7.5 Wins
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