What happened: San Diego County health officials confirmed 14 mumps cases linked to one San Diego State athletic team. The Aztecs put nearly three dozen players on Wednesday's availability report ahead of Saturday's home game against Texas State. The university added daily screenings, testing with county officials and a Thursday booster clinic for students.
Why it matters: Saturday is San Diego State's first Pac-12 game after leaving the Mountain West. The Aztecs are 1-3 after three straight losses, including 41-16 at Toledo. Illness absences compound a thinned running back room already dealing with ankle and knee injuries and a departure.
By the numbers: 14 confirmed cases and 1 probable, up from 3 confirmed and 2 probable Sept. 18; mumps incubation 12-25 days; nearly three dozen on availability report; 1-3 record with 3-game losing streak.
What to watch: Kickoff is Saturday at 10:30 p.m. ET on The CW at Snapdragon Stadium. Watch the updated availability report for who is cleared.