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Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against BYU on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Hall tosses 3 TDs, rallies No. 19 BYU past Utah State 38-26

By John Coon Sep. 29, 2022 11:52 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Jaren Hall (3) celebrates with fans following their victory after an NCAA college football game against Wyoming Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rivalry clash between No. 19 BYU, Utah St could be last

By John Coon Sep. 28, 2022 03:54 PM EDT

Alabama coach Nick Saban watches during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Young gets 6 TDs, No. 1 Alabama routs Utah State 55-0

By John Zenor Sep. 03, 2022 11:04 PM EDT

FILE - Alabama running back Jahmyr Gibbs (13) runs the ball during the first half of Alabama's A-Day NCAA college football scrimmage on April 16, 2022, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Gibbs gained 5.2 yards per carry each of his two seasons at Georgia Tech and had a combined 1,206 yards rushing and 773 yards receiving during that stretch. He now figures to have a featured role for Alabama, which had two running backs selected in the first round and two more taken in the third round over the last four drafts. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 1 Alabama opens as huge favorite over Utah State

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2022 11:50 AM EDT

Jimmy Kimmel, center left, host of television show Jimmy Kimmel Live, presents Utah State head coach Blake Anderson with a championship belt after they won the LA Bowl NCAA college football game 24-13 over Oregon State in Inglewood, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Legas comes off bench to lead Utah State past Oregon State

By Joe Reedy Dec. 18, 2021 11:09 PM EST

Utah State head coach Blake Anderson holds up the trophy after defeating San Diego State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
LA Bowl features Kimmel, Oregon State and Utah State

By Joe Reedy Dec. 17, 2021 08:15 PM EST

FILE - Utah State head coach Blake Anderson shouts to his team in the first half during an NCAA college football game against BYU on Oct. 1, 2021, in Logan, Utah. The No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs have called the Los Angeles suburbs their home for two seasons while they're building a new stadium in Mission Valley. They'll host Utah State in the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday in Carson. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah State's Anderson apologizes for sexual assault comment

Dec. 17, 2021 05:52 PM EST

Craig Thompson, Mountain West Conference commissioner, stands next to Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) who kisses the trophy after defeating San Diego State during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Inaugural Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl features Oregon St, Utah St

By The Associated Press Dec. 16, 2021 09:28 PM EST

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches from the sideline during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh is AP coach of the year, Fickell 2nd

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 10, 2021 12:01 PM EST

San Diego State running back Kaegun Williams (26) jumps over Utah State defenders during an NCAA college football game for the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/John McCoy)
Utah St routs No. 19 San Diego St 46-13, wins Mountain West

By Greg Beacham Dec. 04, 2021 06:52 PM EST

FILE - Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State on Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. The No. 19 San Diego State Aztecs have called the Los Angeles suburbs their home for two seasons while they're building a new stadium in Mission Valley. They'll host Utah State in the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday in Carson. (AP Photo/Young Kwak, File)
Carson, ho! No. 19 SDSU hosts Utah State in MWC title game

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 02, 2021 03:12 PM EST

FILE - San Diego State place kicker Matt Araiza (2) plays during an NCAA football game against Utah in Carson, Calif., Saturday Sept. 18, 2021. Araiza is unquestionably the best player for the No. 19 Aztecs, who will host Utah State in the Mountain West Conference championship game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, at their temporary home in Carson, a Los Angeles suburb. Using his powerful left leg, the junior from San Diego is able to completely flip the field for SDSU, which has a strong defense but often struggles on offense. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)
Araiza's booming punts carry No. 19 Aztecs to MWC title tilt

By Bernie Wilson Dec. 01, 2021 06:19 PM EST

Utah State wide receiver Deven Thompkins (13) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against New Mexico during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Albuquerque, N.M. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State at New Mexico 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 03:03 PM EST

Georgia fans celebrate their 41-17 win over Tennessee in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
College Football Picks: Fall cupcakes are back in the South

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 17, 2021 12:41 PM EST

San Jose State cornerback Kenyon Reed (18) runs back an interception for a touchdown against Utah State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Utah State at San Jose State 11/13/2021

Nov. 14, 2021 12:47 AM EST

Utah State head coach Blake Anderson shouts to his team in the first half during an NCAA college football game against BYU Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Tyler Allgeier, No. 13 BYU run past Utah State 34-20

By John Coon Oct. 02, 2021 12:47 AM EDT

BYU quarterback Baylor Romney (16) passes the ball to BYU fullback Masen Wake (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Wheel deal: Coveted prize on line for No. 13 BYU, Utah State

By Pat Graham Sep. 30, 2021 12:43 PM EDT

BYU quarterback Baylor Romney (16) pass the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Utah State hosts No. 13 BYU with 'Old Wagon Wheel' on line

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2021 12:47 PM EDT

Utah State coach Blake Anderson speaks to players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Bonner's late TD pass lifts Utah St. over Washington St.

By Nicholas K. Geranios Sep. 05, 2021 02:54 AM EDT

Washington State students enter Martin Stadium before an NCAA college football game between Washington State and Utah State, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Utah State at Washington State 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 09:49 PM EDT