What the Stats Say About Texas A&M Aggies Against Utah State Aggies

While both programs came away with victories in Week 1, they did so in different fashions. Texas A&M relied on its new toys at the wide receiver spot to get it done against UTSA, and Utah State leaned on its run game to come away with a victory against the UTEP Miners. Here’s a look at each team’s Week 1 stats:

As interesting as it would be to formulate a table showcasing each team’s season-long stats from 2024, Utah State threw a wrench in that plan. This is its first year under head coach Bronco Mendenhall, meaning the team’s stats from last season would not accurately showcase what they could do on the field this year.

Prior to being the head coach at Utah State, Mendenhall spent a year as the head coach of the New Mexico Lobos, where he posted a 5-7 record. Under Mendenhall, the Lobos posted a 24th-ranked 33.5 points per game and a 3-4 record in the Mountain West. They relied heavily on talented quarterback Devon Dampier, but outside of that, the talent was not there for Mendenhall to succeed in just one season. The Lobos struggled against above-average offenses, which was a major contributor to their losing record.

Last year, Texas A&M leaned on its impressive run game to carry it to an 8-5 record. Offensively, the Aggies ranked ninth in the high-powered SEC. They average 405.8 yards per game. A&M held the second-best rushing attack in the conference, averaging 195.5 yards per game and scoring 27 touchdowns.

If Utah State wants a shot at keeping up with Texas A&M, it will need to hope that Mendenhall’s defensive woes stay in Loboland. For A&M, limiting Utah State’s run game will be key for the Maroon and White to come out on top.