ESPN televised this defensive struggle and led off its show by announcing BYU's Jason Buck had won the Outland Trophy.
Buck and the BYU defense had a spectacular game, holding SDSU to 60 yards rushing and eight sacks, three of which were by Buck. But the Aztecs' defense was equally impressive with eight sacks and limited BYU's offense to its lowest yardage in 10 years.
Quarterback Bob Jensen replaced Steve Lindsley in an unsuccessful attempt to spark BYU's offense.
Both teams volleyed back and forth with little advantage because of near-perfect punting games.
A critical play came in the second quarter when SDSU completed a 43yard bomb to set up its touchdown.
SDSU secured the WAC crown, snapping BYU's 10-year lock on the title. BYU now 7-4 overall and 5-2 in the WAC.
Source:1987 BYU media guide