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Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa throws during the first half the NCAA college football playoff championship game against Clemson, Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
AP Top 25 Heat Check: Wrapping up 2018 with eye toward 2019

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 08, 2019 12:30 PM EST

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love (10) scores a touchdown against North Texas during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
No. 10 Fresno State beats Arizona State in Las Vegas Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2018 06:11 PM EST

Utah State cornerback DJ Williams (7) intercept a pass intended for North Texas wide receiver Cudjoe Young (81) during the first half of the New Mexico Bowl NCAA college football game in Albuquerque, N.M., Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)
Utah State routs North Texas 52-13 in New Mexico Bowl

By Russell Contreras Dec. 15, 2018 06:08 PM EST

Plenty of stakes as No. 14 Utah St visits No. 21 Boise St

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:17 AM EST
No. 14 Utah State (10-1, 7-0 Mountain West, No. 21 CFP) at No. 21 Boise State (9-2, 6-1, No. 23 CFP), 10:15 p.m. EST (ESPN) Line: Boise State by 3. ...

Utah State wide receiver Jordan Nathan (16) runs on the way to a touchdown as San Jose State linebackers Ethan Aguayo (31) and linebacker Hadari Darden (41) defend during an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
No. 14 Utah State beats SJSU 62-24 for 9th straight win

By John Coon Nov. 10, 2018 07:52 PM EST

Central Florida quarterback McKenzie Milton (10) rushes for a 1-yard touchdown between Navy cornerback Noruwa Obanor (15) and linebacker Taylor Heflin (54) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. UCF won 35-24. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
College football: No. 6 Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State 48-47

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2018 05:28 PM EST

Utah State running back Darwin Thompson (5) shoots through an opening in the Hawaii defense and runs in for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Thompson, Bright lead No. 18 Utah State past Hawaii 56-17

By Kalani Takase Nov. 04, 2018 02:38 AM EST

Utah State wide receiver Aaren Vaughns (11) runs with the football in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Utah State at Hawaii 11/3/2018

Nov. 04, 2018 12:52 AM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Love has big first half, Utah State defeats New Mexico 61-19

Oct. 27, 2018 08:33 PM EDT
LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Jordan Love threw for a career-high 448 yards and four touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown, all in the first half, and Utah State dominated...

Thompson's 2 TDs lead Utah State over Wyoming 24-16

By Rob Black Oct. 20, 2018 06:07 PM EDT
LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — Its high-scoring offense largely kept at bay, Utah State turned to defense and special teams to earn its sixth straight victory, 24-16 over...

Utah State running back Darwin Thompson (5) carries the ball for a 7-yard touchdown, next to UNLV defensive back Evan Austrie (17) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Logan, Utah. (Eli Lucero/The Herald Journal via AP)
Love delivers for Utah State in 59-28 win over UNLV

Oct. 13, 2018 08:41 PM EDT