Multiple San Diego State football players have been officially ruled out of their upcoming game against Texas State, sidelined by a nasty mumps outbreak that just won’t quit. This isn’t just a few guys feeling under the weather, either. We’re talking about a serious, contagious infection forcing players off the field when their team desperately needs them.
The Outbreak’s Persistent Grip on the Aztecs
This isn’t some minor bug we’re brushing off. The U.S. Centers for Disease and Control makes it clear: mumps is super contagious, causing pain and swelling in those salivary glands near the ears and jaw. By September 10, we saw 157 outbreak cases across 31 states, with 25 of those hitting right there in California. The university first confirmed three cases and two additional possible ones back on September 18, and all five were directly linked to the football team. But here’s the kicker: this isn’t a one-and-done situation. This is the third consecutive week that the San Diego State football program will have multiple players out because of this brutal viral infection. They just can’t shake it.
A Season Derailed by Illness, Not Opponents
You gotta feel for the Aztecs right now. They’re sitting on a tough 1-3 overall record, trying to turn things around, and this mumps situation is just a gut punch they don’t need. Every single player on the field matters when you’re trying to climb out of an early-season hole, and losing multiple guys to something like mumps, week after week, is just brutal. They’re heading into a matchup against the Texas State Bobcats, who hold a respectable .500 record at 2-2. This isn’t just about winning or losing anymore; it’s about trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy and competitiveness while battling an enemy they can’t even tackle.
So, the Aztecs are set to kick off against the Bobcats tonight, October 3, at 7:30 p.m. PT at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego. It’s a massive game for them, trying to find some momentum despite this relentless outbreak. Here’s hoping they can rally and get a much-needed win.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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