Watch: San Diego State returns Hawaii Bowl opening kick for TD

Rashaad Penny, a sophomore, took the opening kick back 100 yards for a score.

San Diego State took an early lead over Cincinnati with a touchdown on the opening kickoff of the Hawaii Bowl. 

Rashaad Penny, a sophomore, took the opening kick back 100 yards for a score. 

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The Aztecs are looking to finish the season 11–3 after starting the year 1–3. Cincinnati enters the game 7–5. 

Penny rushed for 351 yards on 58 attempts during the 2015 regular season, scoring four touchdowns. 

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