San Diego State's Jalen Mayden nails official in face with football

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San Diego State quarterback Jalen Mayden had one pass he probably would like to have back on Saturday against Ohio.

Mayden was feeling the rush from the Bobcats in the first quarter and instead of taking the sack, he made the decision to try and throw the ball away. Instead, he nailed the center judge in the face with the football. The official appeared to be OK.

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San Diego State quarterback Jalen Mayden scrambles away from Ohio Bobcats players on Aug. 26, 2023, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. (Tony Ding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

San Diego State hung on for a 20-13 win and got started off on the right foot.

Mayden had two touchdown passes in the game, including leading the Aztecs on a 71-yard drive in 44 seconds before the end of the first half, which ended with a touchdown pass to Mark Redman. The score put San Diego State up 10-6 at halftime.

Mayden finished 17-for-27 with 164 passing yards. Both of his touchdown passes went to Redman, who finished with five catches for 62 yards. Aztecs running back Jaylon Armstead ran for 78 yards on eight carries.

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San Diego State quarterback Jalen Mayden throws a pass against the Ohio Bobcats on Aug. 26, 2023, at Snapdragon Stadium. (Tony Ding/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Ohio cut the San Diego State lead down to a touchdown with 1:59 remaining thanks to a C.J. Harris touchdown pass to Miles Cross. It took the Bobcats 15 plays and a 3:40 to score. They would force San Diego State to turn the ball over on downs with 55 seconds left.