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Utah State won six games last year, but it could've been better. It had Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, and road trips to Hawaii and New Mexico on the slate, but it should've beaten UNLV and came close against Boise State late. This year, it's another hard run early, but the potential is there to come out strong in the new Pac-12.

Utah State Aggies News / EasySportz / January 21

Josh Pastner, UNLV Stun Utah State with Tuesday Upset in Logan

LOGAN, Utah — In a game that will echo through the Mountain West for weeks, the UNLV Runnin’ Rebels flipped the script in Logan Tuesday night, rallying for an 86‑76 road victory over the Utah State Aggies that revitalizes UNLV’s conference title hopes and knocks some wind out of USU’s sails.

Red Hot Utah State Basketball Paces Loaded Mountain West: Conference has eight teams in the NET Top 100, sixth among all conferences, ahead of SEC

The Mountain West is establishing itself as the best conference among the mid-majors once again this season. Midway through January, the conference is the sixth-best in NET ranking, trailing only the Power Five conferences.

Utah State Aggies News / College Football News / December 22

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Wazzu Blows Past Utah State — 5 Takeaways and What’s Next

Utah State came into the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl with a solid team in place and ready to put a cap on a good first season under head coach Bronco Mendenhall, but Washington State showed up to have fun.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 23

Washington State dismantles Utah State in Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Zevi Eckhaus passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns to help Washington State record a 34-21 victory over Utah State on Monday afternoon in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl at Boise, Idaho.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Washington State vs. Utah State Prediction: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Game Preview

Utah State and Washington State are set to meet in a bowl game for the first time before the Aggies join the Cougars in the new-look Pac-12 in 2026. The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl has been a frequent postseason destination for Utah State (6-6), which is making its sixth appearance in the game Monday.

Utah State Aggies News / FloTrack / October 26

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / October 17

San Jose State vs. Utah State Prediction and Game Preview

Utah State hosts San Jose State in a key Mountain West matchup on Friday night for Week 8 of the 2025 college football season. At 1-1 in league play, both

Jalen Royals News / G5 Football on SI / March 19

2025 NFL Draft Profile: Utah State WR Jalen Royals

Height: 6’0" Weight: 205 pounds High School / Previous School: Hillgrove HS / Georgia Military College Hometown: Powder Springs, GA Jalen Royals' high school career showcased many traits that talent evaluators love to see in a receiver’s background.

Utah State Aggies News / College Football News / March 19

UCLA vs Utah State Prediction, Preview & Odds: NCAA Tournament First Round

It’s a big moment for the Mountain West - especially after whatever that was by San Diego State against North Carolina in the First Four. Utah State wasn’t expected to do much of anything this year, but it started hot - wins over Iowa, St.

Utah State Aggies News / Athlon Sports / February 7, 2025

No. 7 Texas A&M Surges Past Utah State, Purdue on Opening Day

Athletics Communications BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 7 Texas A&M softball team surged past Utah State, 11-5, with an eight-run sixth inning in the season opener, followed by a 10-2 run-rule victory over Purdue on opening day at Davis Diamond Thursday night.

Utah State Aggies News / G5 Football on SI / December 14, 2024

REPORT: Former Utah State Head Coach Blake Anderson Joining Southern Miss Staff As OC

Former Utah State head coach Blake Anderson is set to become Southern Miss’ offensive coordinator, as first reported by Brandon Marcello of 247 Sports.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 6, 2024

Bronco Mendenhall leaves New Mexico to coach Utah State

Bronco Mendenhall left one Mountain West school for another on Friday, departing New Mexico to become the head coach at Utah State. Mendenhall, 58, guided the Lobos to a 5-7 record (3-4 Mountain West) in his first season, their best record since a 9-4 campaign in 2016.

Utah State Aggies News / Total Apex Sports / November 15, 2024

USU Volleyball Dig Deep for Five-Set Win Over UNLV

Things weren’t looking good for USU as the game started Thursday night in the Wayne Estes Center. It was so bad that some Utah State fans were leaving during the fourth set of the match.

Utah State Aggies News / Total Apex Sports / November 6, 2024

USU Women’s Basketball Opener Loss 80-77 to the Kansas City Roos

The USU season opener for the Aggies came down to the final seconds in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum. Utah State women’s basketball first-nighter came down to the nail-biting last minute.

Ashton Jeanty News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2024

Watch: Ashton Jeanty continues Heisman push vs. Utah State

Watch: Boise State RB Ashton Jeanty continues Heisman push with strong start vs. Utah State

Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty continued to look like a future Heisman winner in Week 6 against Utah State.

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Utah State Aggies News / Total Apex Sports / September 24, 2024

Utah State Finds New Home In Pac-12

Utah State has been in a whirlwind of change, with more to come now that they have accepted the invitation to join the Pac-12 Conference. This came as the Pac-12 has been striving to expand in the American Athletic Conference and changed its tactic to expand its league by targeting some teams from the Mountain West.

Maddux Trujillo News / Yardbarker / September 21, 2024

Watch: Temple's Maddux Trujillo makes 64-yard field goal

Kickers are better than they have ever been at every level of football. We had another reminder of that on Saturday afternoon when Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo nailed a 64-yard field goal at the end of the half against Utah State.

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Andre Seldon News / Larry Brown Sports / July 21, 2024

Utah State football player dies in apparent cliff jumping accident

The player transferred to Utah State this offseason after spending the previous two seasons at New Mexico State.

Utah State explains abrupt firing of Blake Anderson

Utah State abruptly fired head coach Blake Anderson roughly three weeks ago for unspecified Title IX violations, and the school provided more information on the subject Friday.

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Utah State Aggies News / Field Level Media / July 19, 2024

Utah State officially fires coach Blake Anderson

Utah State announced Thursday it has officially fired football coach Blake Anderson, two weeks after giving him notice of the school's intent to terminate his contract.

Utah State Aggies News / G5 Football on SI / July 2, 2024

REPORT: Utah State Football Coach Blake Anderson on Administrative Leave, Not Expected To Return

Utah State head coach Blake Anderson has been placed on administrative leave from his duties by the school, per a report from Pete Thamel of ESPN. Per the reporting, Anderson is not expected to resume his role as head coach following Utah State’s ruling and Defensive Coordinator Nate Dreiling has been named interim head coach.

Utah State Aggies News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 2, 2024

Utah State coach Blake Anderson not expected to return: report

Utah State football coach Blake Anderson is not expected to return to the team this season after the school placed him on administrative leave, according to ESPN reporter Pete Thamel.