Utah State pulls off a big upset over Boise State
Aggies win 27-10 behind strong defense, timely offense
Utah State's defense forces four turnovers, scores touchdown
It was a big day for the Utah State Aggies as they pulled off a 27-10 upset over the Boise State Broncos. The Aggies' defense was the star of the show, forcing four turnovers, including a pick-six that gave Utah State a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
The offense also did its part, scoring touchdowns on three of its first four drives. Quarterback Cooper Legas was efficient, completing 15 of 22 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. Running back Calvin Tyler led the ground attack with 96 yards on 22 carries.
The Broncos, who came into the game ranked No. 23 in the AP Poll, were held to just 287 total yards. Quarterback Hank Bachmeier was sacked four times and threw two interceptions.
The win was a big one for the Aggies, who improved to 3-1 on the season. It was also a big win for head coach Blake Anderson, who is in his second season at Utah State.
Defense leads the way for Utah State
The Utah State defense was the star of the show against Boise State. The Aggies forced four turnovers, including a pick-six that gave Utah State a 14-0 lead in the first quarter.
The defense also held the Broncos to just 287 total yards. Quarterback Hank Bachmeier was sacked four times and threw two interceptions.
The Aggies' defense has been one of the best in the Mountain West Conference this season. They rank among the top 10 in the conference in scoring defense, total defense, and pass defense.
Offense does its part in the victory
The Utah State offense also did its part in the victory over Boise State. The Aggies scored touchdowns on three of their first four drives.
Quarterback Cooper Legas was efficient, completing 15 of 22 passes for 176 yards and a touchdown. Running back Calvin Tyler led the ground attack with 96 yards on 22 carries.
The Aggies' offense has been inconsistent this season, but they showed signs of improvement against Boise State. They were able to sustain drives and convert third downs.
Anderson gets his first win over Boise State
The win over Boise State was a big one for Utah State head coach Blake Anderson. It was his first win over the Broncos in his two seasons at the helm.
Anderson came to Utah State after a successful stint at Arkansas State. He has quickly turned the Aggies into a contender in the Mountain West Conference.
The win over Boise State is a sign that Anderson is building something special at Utah State. The Aggies have a lot of talent on their roster, and they are starting to play with confidence.
Utah State looks to continue momentum
The Aggies will look to continue their momentum when they host Air Force on Saturday. Air Force is a tough opponent, but Utah State has shown that they can compete with anyone in the Mountain West Conference.
If the Aggies can win their next two games, they will be in a good position to challenge for the Mountain West Conference title.
The future is bright for Utah State football. Anderson has the Aggies playing with confidence, and they have a lot of talent on their roster. The Aggies are a team to watch in the Mountain West Conference.
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