# San Diego State football Pac-12 transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/san-diego-state-football-pac-12-transition > Updated: 2026-08-17T22:43:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 4. San Diego State University football is preparing for its inaugural season in the Pac-12 Conference. During a media day at Snapdragon Stadium, Athletic Director John David Wicker expressed ambitions to compete for a conference championship, while head coach Sean Lewis noted the momentum following a nine-win 2025 season. As the team moves through fall camp, the Aztecs recently completed their first full-pad scrimmage. The session utilized referees to simulate game-like conditions to test player communication, situational awareness, and tackling ability. To engage the community, the program hosted a public scrimmage titled ‘First Saturday at Snapdragon’ at Snapdragon Stadium, which drew approximately 500 fans. Following the public event, the team entered its third week of fall camp, returning to the Fowler Athletic Center for regular practices. Coach Lewis highlighted the development of several players, including wide receivers Bert Emanuel Jr., Isaac Lucas, Daishaun Davis, and freshman Carson Diehl. The coaching staff is currently focusing on offensive line development under new coach Bill O’Boyle and building depth in the wide receiver room as the regular season opener approaches. The roster continues to undergo significant transition, with 60 new players joining the team. Notable transfers include placekicker Noah Serna, linebacker Sione Hala, and nose tackle Gavriel Lightfoot. On the defensive side, preparations continue under new EDGE coach Colin Ferrell, integrating new players such as Kai Wallin, Djibril Rahman, and Brady Nassar. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: San Diego State football enters third week of fall camp San Diego State football has begun its third week of fall camp following a successful scrimmage at Snapdragon Stadium, with coaches highlighting player development and roster depth. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-state-football-enters-third-week-of-fall-camp ### 2026-08-12: San Diego State football advances through fall camp San Diego State football is preparing for the upcoming season and Pac-12 play, recently holding its first fall scrimmage ahead of a public event at Snapdragon Stadium. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-state-football-advances-through-fall-camp ### 2026-08-10: San Diego State football begins full-pad scrimmages San Diego State football has begun full-pad scrimmages during fall camp, featuring a roster with 60 new players and several key transfers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-state-football-begins-full-pad-scrimmages ### 2026-07-24: San Diego State football prepares for first Pac-12 season San Diego State football held a media day as it joins the Pac‑12, with leaders stressing championship goals while addressing defensive sack gaps and offensive line turnover ahead of the season. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-diego-state-football-prepares-for-first-pac-12-season --- Cite as: San Diego State football Pac-12 transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/san-diego-state-football-pac-12-transition