LAS VEGAS, NV-San Diego State’s 34-10 win against the Houston Cougars on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016, sent a clear message to the rest of the nation about lower-tier, Division I schools. Leading the parade was running back Donnel Pumphrey, who went over the top as the NCAA Division I rushing champion (FBS). Pumphrey rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown against Houston.
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University of Huston cheerleaders put on a smile for their team.
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Greg Ward Jr. looks downfield for an open receiver.
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Houston quarteback Greg Ward (1) threw four interceptions against San Diego State in the Aztecs' 34-10 win.
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Moving on up
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Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr. scores on a short touchdown run to give the Cougars an early 10-0 lead over San Diego State.
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San Diego State quarterback Christian Chapman on the move as he looks downfield for an open receiver.
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Christian Chapman is being stalked a by a Houston defender in the 2016 Las Vegas Bowl.
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We see you: A member of the San Diego State Diamonds do her thing.
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Members of the San Diego State Diamonds check out the action on the field between the Aztecs and the University of Houston.
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Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr. is feeling the heat from a San Diego State defender.
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A member of the San Diego State Diamonds work it out during halftime of the 2016 Las Vegas Bowl.
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San Diego State took Hosuton's best shots all game long, and still came out on top with a 34-10 win.
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San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) lookinf for room to run against Houston in the 2016 Las Vegas Bowl.
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San Diego State defenders waiting to get after Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr.
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Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr. makes a San Diego State defender miss as he breaks for daylight in the 2016 Las Vegas Bowl.
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Houston quarterback Greg Ward Jr. takes off a big gain against San Diego State during the 2016 Las Vegas Bowl.
