San Diego State won two laughers in its first three games, and suffered a setback in between. They emerged victorious Saturday, but barely.

Gabe Plascencia kicked a 25-yard field goal as time expired to give SDSU a 6-3 win over Northern Illinois. Yes, you read that right.

Plascencia’s winning kick came after a strong rush resulted in a short punt by Northern Illinois (1-3) to the Aztecs 44 with 1:44 remaining.

Five Lucky Sutton rushes, a facemask penalty and an offsides after an NIU sub couldn’t get on the field on time set up Plascencia for the game-winner.

Plascencia has kicked 17 consecutive field goals, the second-best active streak in the FBS behind BYU’s Will Ferrin. The senior has made 22 of 23 in his career.

Both team’s first drives, over seven minutes each, resulted in field

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