San Diego State running back Chase Price (22) is lifted up by San Diego State offensive lineman Robert Craighead (53) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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SAN DIEGO (AP) - Donnel Pumphrey rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns, and San Diego State scored on six straight drives in the first half to cruise to a 48-14 victory over Utah State on Friday night.
Pumphrey had rushing touchdowns of 4 and 62 yards in the second quarter to help San Diego State build a 34-7 lead at halftime.
Chase Price added 97 yards on the ground and one touchdown for San Diego State (5-3, 4-0 Mountain West). The Aztecs have started league play with four straight wins for the first time since 1998.
San Diego State opened the scoring on Maxwell Smith's 18-yard touchdown pass to Mikah Holder. Two plays later, Alex Barrett forced a fumble by Kent Myers and Smith finished a short drive with a 1-yard sneak.
Myers had 93 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception for Utah State (4-3, 3-1). The Aggies turned it over four times.
San Diego State wide receiver Mikah Holder (85) makes a touchdown catch in front of the coverage of Utah State safety Jontrell Rocquemore (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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San Diego State wide receiver Mikah Holder (85) fights for a pass in the end zone with Utah State cornerback Deshane Hines (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, in San Diego. Holder was unable to make the catch. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Utah State quarterback Kent Myers (2) kneels on the field after fumbling the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, in San Diego. San Diego State recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey (19) carries past the Utah State defense during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Utah State quarterback Kent Myers (2) fumbles the ball as he's hit by San Diego State defensive lineman Alex Barrett (58), left, and San Diego State linebacker Ryan Dunn (57) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 in San Diego. San Diego State recovered the fumble. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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San Diego State quarterback Maxwell Smith (17) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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Utah State head coach Mark Wells, right, congratulates wide receiver Hunter Sharp (4) claps after Sharp scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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San Diego State quarterback Maxwell Smith, right, is congratulated by running back Chase Price (22) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah State, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
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