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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

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

Iowa State running back Breece Hall (28) carries the ball up field during the first half an NCAA college football game against TCU, Nov. 26, 2021, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, file)

2021 AP All-America Team, List

Dec. 13, 2021 12:13 PM EST

FILE - Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) runs toward the end zone for a touchdown against Georgia during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, file)

AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 13, 2021 12:02 PM EST

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost argues for officials to review and overturn a touchdown reception called for Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Following review, the call was reversed and the pass was declared incomplete. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

STAT WATCH: Huskers' 9 single-digit Ls most in FBS since '78

By Eric Olson Nov. 29, 2021 02:30 AM EST

Utah State makes MWC title game with 35-10 win over NM

Nov. 26, 2021 04:43 PM EST
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Logan Bonner threw five touchdown passes and Utah State rolled to a 35-10 win at New Mexico State on Friday, earning a berth in the...

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

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

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) avoids the grasp of Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Syracuse close to bowl berth, Louisville bowl hopes fading

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2021 12:32 PM EST

STAT WATCH: App State's Jones has 3 INTs for TDs in 2 games

By Eric Olson Nov. 08, 2021 03:10 AM EST
Appalachian State cornerback Steven Jones is making the most of his interceptions lately. Jones has returned three of his four...

Bonner, Thompkins power Utah St past New Mexico St 35-13

Nov. 06, 2021 08:03 PM EDT
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Logan Bonner passed for 359 yards and four touchdowns — including two to Deven Thompkins — and Utah State pulled away in the second...

Bonner, Utah State race past Hawaii 45-31

Oct. 30, 2021 07:18 PM EDT
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Logan Bonner threw for 361 yards and four touchdowns and Utah State defeated Hawaii 45-31 on Saturday. Bonner was 21-of...

Coles kicks 4 FGs as Utah St. holds off Colorado St. 26-24

Oct. 23, 2021 01:26 AM EDT
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Connor Coles kicked a career-best four field goals, including a 34-yarder to give Utah State a two-score lead with five minutes left, and...

Utah St. snaps skid, extends UNLV losing streak with win

Oct. 16, 2021 10:51 PM EDT
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Elelyon Noa's 11-yard touchdown run with 35 seconds left carried Utah State past winless UNLV 28-24 on Saturday night. Noa...

Boise State wide receiver Khalil Shakir (2) spins away from Utah State safety Dusten Ramseyer-Burdett (36) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)

Boise State at Utah State 9/25/2021

Sep. 30, 2021 12:47 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

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III runs past Northwestern defensive back Bryce Jackson on the way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Friday, Sept. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

STAT WATCH: Spartans' Kenneth Walker top rusher in nation

By Eric Olson Sep. 20, 2021 03:38 AM EDT

Utah State rallies late to beat Air Force for 3rd win, 49-45

Sep. 18, 2021 11:52 PM EDT
AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Calvin Tyler Jr. raced 61 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with just under four minutes to play to lift Utah State to a 49-45...