Style Points Not Necessary As Utah State Beats New Mexico

LOGAN, Utah – Wind did as a lot to decelerate the offenses as both protection did in Utah State’s rain soaked 27-10 win over New Mexico.

Wind gusts and occasional rain wreaked havoc in opposition to each offenses and particular groups items as neither staff might generate any constant offense.

Legas struggled passing with the difficult climate as he completed simply 13-for-27 for 149 yards and a landing. The general numbers aren’t nice, however ending with no single turnover was large for the Utah State offense.

Calvin Tyler Jr. carried 10 occasions for 25 yards within the first half however didn’t play within the second half. Robert Briggs carried the second half load, ending with 87 yards on 19 carries.

Terrell Vaughn continued to point out enchancment as he caught 5 balls for 83 yards and a TD. Brian Cobbs reeled in 4 passes for 31 yards whereas NyNy Davis had two catches.

Defensively, the Aggies protection held quarterback Justin Holaday to 7-for-18 passing for 42 yards. Nate Jones and Holaday mixed for 232 yards on the bottom. USU completed with three sacks and two go breakups.

First Quarter

The Lobos took the opening kickoff however punted after a fast three-and-out. Utah State took over on the Lobo 43-yard line.

In his return after lacking the loss to Wyoming, Cooper Legas took the second offensive snap from scrimmage and lofted a lovely ball excessive of the Lobo secondary, discovering Terrell Vaughn for a 38-yard rating.

The Aggie protection held New Mexico with no passing completion on their first three drives. The Lobos gained 14 yards on the bottom and didn’t handle a primary down within the early portion of the interval.

On USU’s third possession, the Aggies pieced collectively an extended, 14-play drive that ended when Connor Coles pushed a 41-yard discipline purpose try extensive proper.

The missed discipline purpose appeared to provoke New Mexico’s offense. They drove 55 yards earlier than settling for a Luke Drzewiecki, 31-yard discipline purpose.

Second Quarter

After USU punted to open the quarter, New Mexico put collectively their finest drive of the half.

With out making an attempt a single go on the drive, the Lobos marched 74 yards for a landing. Nate Jones capped the drive with a 24-yard trot to present New Mexico a 10-7 lead.

On Utah State’s following drive, a New Mexico private foul prolonged the drive when Legas was hit late. Later within the drive, a pretend punt allowed Stephen Kotsanlee to hurry for 10 yards. It was USU’s first fourth-down conversion of the sport. The drive would stall six performs later. Kotsanlee pinned New Mexico inside their very own five-yard line with an ideal punt.

New Mexico missed a 51-yard discipline purpose try to finish the half.

Third Quarter

Utah State took the second-half kickoff with freshman operating again Robert Briggs becoming a member of Legas within the backfield. The change in personnel didn’t change something for a USU offense that had been caught within the mud all afternoon. However a late-hit penalty on third down gave the Aggies new life.

Legas and the Aggies took benefit of the penalty.

USU drove 88 yards in 17 performs, ending the drive with a Connor Coles landing. After off-setting unsportsmanlike penalties in opposition to each groups, Utah State lined up for a can be, game-tying discipline purpose. As an alternative, Coles took the snap and went up the center for the primary landing of his profession.

Later within the quarter, following a New Mexico muffed punt, Coles added a discipline purpose to present Utah State a landing benefit, 17-10 with 4:22 left within the interval.

The Aggies took their seven level lead into the fourth quarter.

Fourth Quarter

Driving into the wind, Utah State lastly discovered some rhythm.

Terrell Vaughn caught a pair of handed, together with a 28-yard strike throughout the center. Briggs, in aid of Calvin Tyler Jr., carried the ball six occasions and Legas added 12 yards on the bottom. It was sufficient to get into discipline purpose vary as Coles prolonged the Aggie result in 20-10 when he nailed a 21-yard discipline purpose.

As necessary because the factors, the drive allowed USU to run 4:48 off the clock.

With the rain and win choosing up steam,  Hunter Reynolds put the win on ice when he recovered a Justin Holaday fumble, returning it for an Aggie landing with three minutes remaining. AJ Vongphachanh was credited with the pressured fumble. The TD gave the Aggies a 27-10 lead.

Utah State would maintain on, profitable 27-10.

Up Subsequent

Utah State (4-5, 3-2) makes the lengthy flight throughout the Pacific Ocean to Manoa, Hawaii the place they are going to tangle with the Hawaii Rainbow Wahini (1-3, 2-7) on Saturday, November 12. Kickoff for this sport is scheduled for 9 p.m. (MDT)

Each Utah State soccer sport will be heard on the KSL Sports activities Zone with Scott Garrard and former Aggie quarterback Kevin White on the decision.

Protection of Utah State College Athletics from KSL Sports activities will be discovered right here. 

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