San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey, left, celebrates after rushing for a one-yard touchdown as tight end Daniel Brunskill looks on against Colorado State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) - Donnel Pumphrey rushed for two touchdowns and caught a third as San Diego State ran its winning streak to five games with a 41-17 victory over Colorado State on Saturday.
The Aztecs (6-3, 5-0 Mountain West) reached 5-0 in conference for the first time since becoming a Division I team in 1969.
Colorado State (3-5, 1-3) stayed close, trailing 13-10 at the break. San Diego State scored four touchdowns after halftime, including a 55-yard interception return by Damontae Kazee for his first career touchdown.
Pumphrey rushed for 121 yards on 20 carries, breaking 100 yards for the fifth straight game, and surpassing 1,000 yards for the season. He scored from the 1 in the first quarter, and added a 64-yard run in the final quarter.
The Rams tied it when Nick Stevens found Rashad Higgins from the 35, and went ahead 10-7 on Wyatt Bryan's 44-yard field goal.
San Diego State defensive back Trey Lomax celebrates after recovering a fumble by Colorado State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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San Diego State head coach Rocky Long directs his team against Colorado State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Colorado State wide receiver Joe Hansley, center, is tackled by San Diego State defensive backs Malik Smith, left, and Na'im McGee after pulling in a pass in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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San Diego State running back Donnel Pumphrey, left, slips past Colorado State safety Trent Matthews for a short gain in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Colorado State head coach Mike Bobo argues with referees for a touchdown for his team against San Diego State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015, in Fort Collins, Colo. San Diego State recovered the fumble as officials ruled against Bobo and Colorado State. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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