2019 Utah State Aggies football team

American college football season

2019 Utah State Aggies football
Frisco Bowl, L 41–51 vs. Kent State
ConferenceMountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Record7–6 (6–2 MW)
Head coach
  • Gary Andersen (5th overall, 1st straight season)
Offensive coordinatorMike Sanford Jr. (1st season)
Defensive coordinatorJustin Ena (1st season)
Base defense4–2–5 Nickel defense
Home stadiumMaverik Stadium
Uniform
Seasons
← 2018
2020 →
2019 Mountain West Conference football standings
  • v
  • t
  • e
 Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Mountain Division
No. 23 Boise State xy$   8 – 0     12 – 2  
No. 22 Air Force   7 – 1     11 – 2  
Utah State   6 – 2     7 – 6  
Wyoming   4 – 4     8 – 5  
Colorado State   3 – 5     4 – 8  
New Mexico   0 – 8     2 – 10  
West Division
Hawaii xy   5 – 3     10 – 5  
San Diego State x   5 – 3     10 – 3  
Nevada   4 – 4     7 – 6  
San Jose State   2 – 6     5 – 7  
UNLV   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Fresno State   2 – 6     4 – 8  
Championship: Boise State 31, Hawaii 10
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2019 Utah State Aggies football team represented Utah State University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Aggies were led by head coach Gary Andersen in his fifth overall season, although first season after taking over as the program's head coach for the second time. The team played their home games at Maverik Stadium, and competed as members of the Mountain Division of the Mountain West Conference.[1]

Preseason

Award watch lists

Utah State had five players placed on eleven different award watch lists heading into the 2019 season.

Award Player Position Year
Maxwell Award[2] Jordan Love QB JR
Walter Camp Award[3] Jordan Love QB JR
Davey O'Brien Award[4] Jordan Love QB JR
Lou Groza Award[5] Dominik Eberle PK SR
Wuerffel Trophy[6] Dominik Eberle PK SR
Bednarik Award[7] Tipa Galeai DL SR
Bednarik Award[7] David Woodward LB JR
Butkus Award[8] David Woodward LB JR
Nagurski Award[9] David Woodward LB JR
Lott Trophy[10] David Woodward LB JR
Thorpe Award[11] DJ Williams CB SR

Preseason All-Americans

Utah State had three players named as preseason All-Americans by various publications.[12][13][14]

Player Position Year Publication(s)
Savon Scarver KR JR Sporting News, Athlon Sports, Phil Steele
David Woodward LB JR Athlon Sports, Phil Steele
Dominik Eberle PK SR Athlon Sports

Mountain West media days

Mountain West Media Days were held on July 23–24 at the Green Valley Ranch resort in the Las Vegas suburb of Henderson, Nevada.

In the preseason media poll, the Aggies were predicted to finish second in the Mountain Division.[15]

Media poll

Mountain Division
Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
1 Boise State 120 (15)
2 Utah State 108 (6)
3 Air Force 73
4 Wyoming 66
5 Colorado State 52
6 New Mexico 22

Preseason All-Mountain West Team

Jordan Love was selected as the Preseason Offensive Player of the Year at MWC Media Days. Utah State had four additional players selected to the preseason all-Mountain West team.[16]

Player Position Year
Jordan Love QB JR
Tipa Galeai DL SR
David Woodward LB JR
DJ Williams CB SR
Savon Scarver KR JR

Personnel

Coaching staff

The 2019 Aggie coaching staff included ten new coaches as a result of Matt Wells' departure and the subsequent rehiring of Gary Andersen. Only Frank Maile and Stacy Collins remained from the previous staff. Of the ten new coaches, two had previous experience at Utah State (Gary Andersen and TJ Woods), and two were former Aggie football players (Keegan Andersen and Bojay Filimoeatu).

Name Position Alma mater Joined staff
Gary Andersen Head coach Utah (1986) 2019 (previously 2009–2012)
Frank Maile Assistant head coach / tight ends Utah State (2007) 2016 (previously 2009–2013)
Mike Sanford Offensive coordinator / quarterbacks Boise State (2004) 2019
Justin Ena Defensive coordinator / Inside Linebackers BYU (2001) 2019
TJ Woods Offensive line Azusa Pacific (2002) 2019 (previously 2009–2012)
Stacy Collins Special teams coordinator / running backs Western Oregon (1998) 2016
Jason Phillips Pass game coordinator / wide receivers Houston (2001) 2019
Bojay Filimoeatu Defensive ends Utah State (2012) 2019
Mike Caputo Safeties Wisconsin (2015) 2019
Mark Orphey Cornerbacks Texas Southern (2010) 2019
Jordan Hicks Strength and Conditioning Georgetown (KY) (2005) 2019
Keegan Andersen Director of player personnel Utah State (2013) 2019

Source: [17]

Roster

Source: [18] 2019 Fall Camp Football Roster

2019 Utah State Aggies football

Quarterback

  • 3 Henry Colombi – Redshirt sophomore (6'2, 200)
  • 5 Cooper Legas – freshman (6'2, 210)
  • 6 Andrew Peasley – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 200)
  • 7 Josh Calvin – freshman (6'3, 190)
  • 10 Jordan Love (S) – Redshirt junior (6'4, 220)

Running back

  • 1 Gerold Bright – Redshirt senior (5'10, 190)
  • 20 Jaylen Warren – junior (5'7, 200)
  • 26 Chase Nelson – Redshirt junior (5'10, 200)
  • 27 Enoch Nawahine – freshman (5'11, 185)
  • 29 Pallate Makakona – sophomore (5'10, 200)
  • 32 Sione Fehoko – Redshirt sophomore (5'7, 195)
  • 34 Riley Burt – Redshirt senior (6'1, 210)

Wide receiver

  • 11 Savon Scarver – junior (5'11, 190)
  • 12 Ajani Carter – freshman (6'1, 185)
  • 13 Deven Thompkins – sophomore (5'7, 160)
  • 14 Sean Carter – junior (6'4, 195)
  • 16 Jordan Nathan (S) – Redshirt junior (5'8, 180)
  • 17 Taylor Compton – junior (5'8, 175)
  • 18 Cam Lampkin – freshman (5'11, 165)
  • 19 Kyle Van Leeuwen – freshman (5'9, 175)
  • 80 Siaosi Mariner – Redshirt senior (6'2, 190)
  • 81 Tim Patrick Jr. – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 190)
  • 82 Sawyer Merrill – freshman (6'1, 170)
  • 83 Derek Wright – junior (6'1, 195)
  • Kanen Eaton – freshman (6'4, 180)

Tight end

  • 43 Jack Drews – freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 47 Logan Lee – Redshirt junior (6'4, 250)
  • 85 Mosese Manu – junior (6'3, 260)
  • 86 Bryce Mortenson – Redshirt freshman (6'6, 245)
  • 87 Caleb Repp – Redshirt senior (6'5, 230)
  • 88 Carson Terrell – junior (6'5, 245)
  • 89 Travis Boman – Redshirt junior (6'4, 245)

Kicker/Punter

  • 49 Pierce Callister – P – freshman (6'0, 170)
  • 59 Connor Coles – K – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 190)
  • 62 Dominik Eberle – K (S) – Redshirt senior (6'2, 195)
  • 89 Aaron Dalton – P – Redshirt senior (6'4, 210)
  • 98 Christopher Bartolic – P – freshman (6'0, 190)
  

Offensive line

  • 58 Demytrick Ali'ifua – Redshirt junior (6'3, 315)
  • 59 Aric Davison – freshman (6'3, 295)
  • 60 Wyatt Bowles – Redshirt freshman (6'5, 300)
  • 63 Ashton Adams – freshman (6'4, 300)
  • 64 Heneli Avendano – Redshirt freshman (6'3, 300)
  • 65 Karter Shaw – Redshirt freshman (6'4, 300)
  • 66 Mohelia Uasike – Redshirt junior (6'1, 305)
  • 67 Sione Lasike – freshman (6'1, 285)
  • 68 Logan Wood – freshman (6'1, 280)
  • 70 Hunter Hill – freshman (6'5, 285)
  • 72 Alfred Edwards (S) – Redshirt sophomore (6'7, 310)
  • 75 Kyler Hack – Redshirt sophomore (6'4, 300)
  • 74 Chandler Dolphin – Redshirt sophomore (6'3, 300)
  • 75 Ty Shaw – Redshirt junior (6'4, 300)
  • 76 Jackson Owens – freshman (6'5, 290)
  • 77 Andy Koch – Redshirt freshman (6'6, 275)
  • 78 Jacob South – Redshirt freshman (6'6, 295)
  • 79 Wade Meacham – Redshirt freshman (6'6, 305)

Defensive end

  • 10 Tipa Galeai (S) – Redshirt senior (6'5, 230)
  • 24 Dalton Baker – Redshirt senior (6'5, 260)
  • 41 Elijah Shelton – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 230)
  • 44 Fua Leilua (S) – Redshirt senior (6'3, 305)
  • 45 Jaylon Bannerman – Redshirt junior (6'5, 240)
  • 46 Addison Trupp – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 47 Kaleo Neves – freshman (6'2, 215)
  • 51 Justus Te'i – Redshirt junior (6'3, 240)
  • 53 Braden Harris – Redshirt senior (6'2, 230)
  • 61 Aaron Bredsguard – freshman (6'3, 225)
  • 91 Devon Anderson (S) – Redshirt senior (6'2, 290)
  • 92 Hale Motu'apuaka – Redshirt freshman (6'2, 295)
  • 93 Jacoby Wildman – Redshirt senior (6'2, 265)
  • 94 Caden Andersen – Redshirt junior (6'2, 285)
  • 97 Jake Pitcher – Redshirt junior (6'3, 260)
  • 98 AJ Vongphachanh – freshman (6'3, 230)

Defensive tackle

  • 54 Dean Rice – freshman (6'4, 280)
  • 55 Christian Lavalle – freshman (5'11, 225)
  • 90 Ritisoni Fata – Redshirt junior (6'1, 295)
  • 96 Christopher 'Unga (S) – Redshirt senior (6'0, 300)
  • 98 Diamond Faamafoe – freshman (6'0, 295)
  • 99 Josh Bowcut – freshman (6'5, 280)
  

Linebacker

  • 9 David Woodward (S) – Redshirt Junior (6'2, 230)
  • 15 Simon Thompson – freshman (6'3, 210)
  • 33 Kevin Meitzenheimer – Redshirt junior (6'0, 230)
  • 34 Daniel Langi – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 230)
  • 38 Eric Munoz – Redshirt junior (6'0, 230)
  • 39 Maika Magalei – Redshirt sophomore (6'1, 230)
  • 40 Dustin Matthews – Redshirt freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 42 Jaymason Willingham – freshman (6'3, 215)
  • 52 Ethan Vowles – sophomore (6'2, 190)
  • 54 Noah Young – sophomore (6'3, 225)

Cornerback

  • 6 Cameron Haney – Redshirt senior (5'10, 185)
  • 7 DJ Williams (S) – Redshirt senior (5'9, 180)
  • 14 Zahodri Jackson – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 185)
  • 21 Andre Grayson – Redshirt sophomore (5'8, 165)
  • 22 Michael Anyanwu – Redshirt freshman (5'9, 180)
  • 23 Dominic Tatum – freshman (6'2, 180)
  • 25 Jarrod Green – Redshirt sophomore (5'11, 180)
  • 36 Jared Reed – Redshirt sophomore (6'0, 180)

Safety

  • 3 Troy Lefeged Jr. – junior (5'11, 190)
  • 4 Shaq Bond (S) – junior (5'10, 190)
  • 5 Cash Gilliam – Redshirt junior (5'11, 195)
  • 8 Braxton Gunther – Redshirt junior (5'10, 185)
  • 20 Keith Harris – freshman (5'11, 170)
  • 28 Oakley Hussey – freshman (6'3, 200)
  • 30 Patrick Maddox – Redshirt sophomore (5'10, 205)
  • 32 Matthew Sterzer – freshman (6'2, 225)
  • 37 Sam Lockett – Redshirt freshman (6'0, 195)

Deep Snapper

  • 50 Jesse Vasquez – freshman (6'1, 225)
  • 57 Brandon Pada (S) – Redshirt junior (5'10, 210)

Legend

  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) 2018 Starter
  • Injured Injured
  • Redshirt Redshirt

Depth chart

Defense
[19]
NKL
DJ Williams
Andre Grayson
FS
Shaq Bond
Braxton Gunther


ILB ILB
Kevin Meitzenheimer David Woodward
Eric Munoz Maika Magalei
SS
Troy Lefeged
Cash Gilliam
CB
Zahodri Jackson
Dominic Tatum


DE DT DT DE
Justus Te'i Fua Leilua Devon Anderson Tipa Galeai
Dalton Baker Chris Unga Jacoby Wildman Elijah Shelton
CB
Cameron Haney
Jarrod Green
Offense
[20]
Z-WR
Savon Scarver
Derek Wright
H-WR
Taylor Compton
Deven Thompkins
LT LG C RG RT
Alfred Edwards Ty Shaw Demytrick Ali'ifua Karter Shaw Andy Koch
Andy Koch Wyatt Bowles Heneli Avendano Kyler Hack Jacob South
TE
Carson Terrell
Travis Boman
X-WR
Jordan Nathan
Deven Thompkins
QB
Jordan Love
Henry Colombi
Special teams
PK Dominik Eberle
PK Connor Coles
P Aaron Dalton
P Christopher Bartolic
KR Savon Scarver
PR Jordan Nathan
LS Brandon Pada
H Aaron Dalton
RB
Gerold Bright
Enoch Nawahine

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 306:00 p.m.at Wake Forest*ACCNL 35–3829,027
September 75:30 p.m.Stony Brook*Stadium on FacebookW 62–722,247
September 218:30 p.m.at San Diego StateCBSSNW 23–1727,367
September 285:30 p.m.Colorado Statedagger
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
CBSSNW 34–2420,017
October 510:00 a.m.at No. 5 LSU*
SECNL 6–42100,266
October 198:15 p.m.Nevada
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPNUW 36–1015,240
October 268:15 p.m.at Air ForceESPN2L 7–3119,248
November 28:00 p.m.BYU*
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPN2L 14–4225,472
November 95:00 p.m.at Fresno StateCBSSNW 37–3532,037
November 162:00 p.m.Wyoming
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPNUW 26–2116,304
November 238:30 p.m.No. 20 Boise State
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
CBSSNL 21–5618,315
November 302:00 p.m.at New MexicoStadium on FacebookW 38–2511,611
December 205:30 p.m.vs. Kent State*
ESPN2L 41–5112,120
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Mountain time

Game summaries

At Wake Forest

Utah State Aggies at Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Period 1 2 34Total
Aggies 7 14 7735
Demon Deacons 10 7 14738

at BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, NC

  • Date: August 30, 2019
  • Game time: 6:00 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 83 • Wind: 1 mph ESE • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 29,027
  • TV announcers (ACC Network): Kevin Brown, Andre Ware, and Jerry Punch
  • USU Game Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (11:54) Wake – Sage Surratt 22 yard pass from Jamie Newman, Sciba kick
    Wake 7–0; 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:06
  • (9:23) USU – Gerold Bright 7 yard run, Dominik Eberle kick
    TIE 7–7; 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:31
  • (0:23) Wake – Nick Sciba 21 Yard field goal
    Wake 10–7; 10 plays, 77 yards, 3:10
Second Quarter
  • (14:11) USU – Jordan Nathan 27 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    USU 14–10; 5 plays, 90 yards, 1:16
  • (6:27) Wake – Scotty Washington 9 yard pass from Jamie Newman, Sciba kick
    Wake 17–14; 7 plays, 44 yards, 2:13
  • (0:25) USU – Siaosi Mariner 17 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    USU 21–17; 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:42
Third Quarter
  • (9:08) Wake – Jamie Newman 1 yard run, Sciba kick
    Wake 24–21; 14 plays, 65 yards, 4:26
  • (5:42) USU – Deven Thompkins 56 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    USU 28–24; 2 plays, 73 yards, 0:33
  • (0:49) Wake – Christian Beal-Smith 12 yard run, Sciba kick
    Wake 31–28; 1 play, 12 yards, 0:06
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:51) USU – Jaylen Warren 4 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 35–31; 7 plays, 75 yards, 1:58
  • (1:08) Wake – Kendall Hinton 2 yard pass from Jamie Newman, Sciba kick
    Wake 38–35; 6 plays, 89 yards, 1:11
Passing Leaders
Rushing Leaders
  • USU – Jaylen Warren – 19 ATT, 141 YDS, 1 TD
  • WF – Cade Carney – 25 ATT, 105 YDS, 0 TD
Receiving Leaders
  • USU – Siaosi Mariner – 8 REC, 118 YDS, 1 TD
  • WF – Sage Surratt – 7 REC, 158 YDS, 1 TD

Stony Brook

Stony Brook Seawolves at Utah State Aggies
Period 1 2 34Total
Seawolves 0 0 707
Aggies 17 17 141462

at Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT

  • Date: September 7, 2019
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 79 • Wind: 5 mph W • Weather: Overcast
  • Game attendance: 22,247
  • Referee: Cal McNeill
  • TV announcers (Facebook Stadium): Ari Wolfe, Eddie Royal, and Dani Klupenger
  • USU Game Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:06) USU – Dominik Eberle 35 yard field goal
    USU 3–0; 10 plays, 54 yards, 2:04
  • (7:26) USU – Deven Thompkins 45 yard punt return, Eberle kick
    USU 10–0
  • (3:27) USU – Siaosi Mariner 29 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    USU 17–0; 10 plays, 76 yards, 2:44
Second Quarter
  • (14:09) USU – Dominik Eberle 37 yard field goal
    USU 20–0; 11 plays, 59 yards, 2:45
  • (6:29) USU – Jaylen Warren 28 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 27–0; 9 plays, 98 yards, 2:50
  • (2:08) USU – Gerold Bright 2 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 34–0; 6 plays, 80 yards, 1:36
Third Quarter
  • (14:26) USU – Jaylen Warren 54 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 41–0; 2 plays, 79 yards, 0:28
  • (8:17) SB – Isaiah White 3 yard pass from Jack Cassidy, Courtney kick
    USU 41–7; 14 plays, 75 yards, 6:09
  • (0:13) USU – Derek Wright 30 yard pass from Henry Colombi, Eberle kick
    USU 48–7; 10 plays, 80 yards, 4:30
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:45) USU – Andrew Peasley 59 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 55–7; 2 plays, 58 yards, 0:31
  • (10:17) USU – Deven Thompkins 10 yard pass from Henry Colombi, Eberle kick
    USU 62–7; 7 plays, 63 yards, 1:58
Passing Leaders
  • SBU – Jack Cassidy – 14/28, 129 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
  • USU – Jordan Love – 25/34, 294 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT
Rushing Leaders
  • SBU – Seba Nekhet – 14 ATT, 46 YDS, 0 TD
  • USU – Jaylen Warren – 9 ATT, 105 YDS, 2 TD
Receiving Leaders
  • SBU – Nick Anderson – 6 REC, 44 YDS, 0 TD
  • USU – Deven Thompkins – 5 REC, 77 YDS, 1 TD

At San Diego State

Utah State Aggies at San Diego State Aztecs
Period 1 2 34Total
Aggies 7 13 3023
Aztecs 3 0 01417

at SDCCU Stadium, San Diego, CA

  • Date: September 21, 2019
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 70 • Wind: 0 mph • Weather: Clear, mild skies
  • Game attendance: 27,376
  • Referee: Stephen Baron
  • TV announcers (CBS Sports Network): Rich Waltz, Aaron Taylor, and Jenny Dell
  • USU Game Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (7:49) SDSU – Matt Araiza 22 yard field goal
    SDSU 3–0; 16 plays, 70 yards, 7:11
  • (6:00) USU – Shaq Bond 48-yard interception returned for touchdown, Eberle kick
    USU 7–3; 3 plays, 5 yards, 0:55
Second Quarter
  • (13:08) USU – Dominik Eberle 30 yard field goal
    USU 10–3; 15 plays, 74 yards, 4:24
  • (3:27) USU – Dominik Eberle 29 yard field goal
    USU 13–3; 8 plays, 38 yards, 2:07
  • (0:36) USU – Jaylen Warren 11 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 20–3; 7 plays, 80 yards, 0:44
Third Quarter
  • (10:53) USU – Dominik Eberle 32 yard field goal
    USU 23–3; 13 plays, 57 yards, 4:06
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:03) SDSU – Kobe Smith 25 yard pass from Ryan Agnew, Araiza kick
    USU 23–10; 13 plays, 79 yards, 6:11
  • (5:19) SDSU – Isaiah Richardson 48 yard pass from Ryan Agnew, Araiza kick
    USU 23–17; 8 plays, 91 yards, 3:08
Passing Leaders
  • USU – Jordan Love – 30/47, 293 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT
  • SDSU – Ryan Agnew – 20/37, 281 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Leaders
  • USU – Jaylen Warren – 17 ATT, 74 YDS, 1 TD
  • SDSU – Chance Bell – 18 ATT, 63 YDS, 0 TD
Receiving Leaders
  • USU – Savon Scarver – 5 REC, 90 YDS, 0 TD
  • SDSU – Kobe Smith – 7 REC, 102 YDS, 1 TD

Colorado State

Colorado State Rams at Utah State Aggies
Period 1 2 34Total
Rams 7 14 3024
Aggies 7 17 3734

at Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT

  • Date: September 28, 2019
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 48 • Wind: 7 mph • Weather: Rain showers
  • Game attendance: 20,017
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (CBS Sports Network): Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor, and Jenny Dell
  • USU Game Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (7:14) CSU – Jaylen Thomas 2 yard run, Camper kick
    CSU 7–0; 6 plays, 18 yards, 2:03
  • (7:01) USU – Savon Scarver 100 yard kickoff return, Eberle kick
    TIED 7–7
Second Quarter
  • (14:24) CSU – Marvin Kinsey Jr. 1 yard run, Camper kick
    CSU 14–7; 8 plays, 80 yards, 3:16
  • (13:00) USU – Deven Thompkins 37 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    TIED 14–14; 6 plays, 72 yards, 1:24
  • (10:03) CSU – Andre Neal 44 yard interception, Camper kick
    CSU 21–14
  • (6:41) USU – Dominik Eberle 42 yard field goal
    CSU 21–17; 9 plays, 49 yards, 3:22
  • (1:08) USU – Caleb Repp 40 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    USU 24–21; 10 plays, 82 yards, 3:26
Third Quarter
  • (13:43) CSU – Cayden Camper 45 yard field goal
    TIED 24–24; 4 plays, 3 yards, 1:01
  • (2:57) USU – Dominik Eberle 48 yard field goal
    USU 27–24; 6 plays, 22 yards, 1:59
Fourth Quarter
  • (9:32) USU – David Woodward 8 yard fumble recovery, Eberle kick
    USU 34–24
Passing Leaders
  • CSU – Patrick O'Brien – 14/30, 217 YDS, O TD, O INT
  • USU – Jordan Love – 17/33, 204 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
Rushing Leaders
  • CSU – Marvin Kinsey Jr. – 22 ATT, 70 YDS, 1 TD
  • USU – Gerold Bright – 36 ATT, 179 YDS, 0 TD
Receiving Leaders
  • CSU – Nate Craig-Myers – 3 REC, 97 YDS, 0 TD
  • USU – Caleb Repp – 3 REC, 60 YDS, 1 TD

At LSU

Utah State Aggies at LSU Tigers
Period 1 2 34Total
Aggies 6 0 006
No. 5 Tigers 7 14 14742

at Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge, LA

  • Date: October 5, 2019
  • Game time: 10:00 a.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 84 • Wind: 4 mph E • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 100,266
  • Referee: Matt Loeffler
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Dave Neal, D.J. Shockley, and Dawn Davenport
  • USU Game Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:41) LSU – Derrick Dillon 7 yard pass from Joe Burrow, Cade York kick
    LSU 7–0; 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:19
  • (6:25) USU – Dominik Eberle 30 yard field goal
    LSU 7–3; 4 plays, -6 yards, 0:58
  • (1:45) USU – Dominik Eberle 47 yard field goal
    LSU 7–6; 5 plays, 35 yards, 0:52
Second Quarter
  • (14:03) LSU – Joe Burrow 1 yard run, York kick
    LSU 14–6; 6 plays, 74 yards, 2:42
  • (4:55) LSU – Ja'Marr Chase 25 yard pass from Joe Burrow, York kick
    LSU 21–6; 13 plays, 99 yards, 6:42
Third Quarter
  • (9:55) LSU – Justin Jefferson 4 yard pass from Joe Burrow, York kick
    LSU 28–6; 11 plays, 53 yards, 4:15
  • (2:54) LSU – Justin Jefferson 39 yard pass from Joe Burrow, York kick
    LSU 35–6; 4 plays, 63 yards, 1:29
Fourth Quarter
  • (2:54) LSU – Thaddeus Moss 8 yard pass from Joe Burrow, York kick
    LSU 42–6; 7 plays, 44 yards, 3:40
Passing Leaders
  • USU – Jordan Love – 15/30, 130 YDS, 0 TD, 3 INT
  • LSU – Joe Burrow – 27/38, 344 YDS, 5 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Leaders
Receiving Leaders
  • USU – Jordan Nathan – 4 REC, 51 YDS, 0 TD
  • LSU – Justin Jefferson – 9 REC, 155 YDS, 2 TD

Nevada

Nevada Wolf Pack at Utah State Aggies
Period 1 2 34Total
Wolf Pack 3 0 0710
Aggies 9 13 01436

at Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT

  • Date: October 19, 2019
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 35 • Wind: 12 mph SSE • Weather: Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 15,240
  • Referee: Michael Vandervelde
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mike Couzens and Kirk Morrison
  • USU Game Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • (9:45) NEV – Brandon Talton 23 yard field goal
    NEV 3-0; 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:10
  • (9:33) USU – Savon Scarver 100 yard kickoff return, Eberle kick
    USU 7–3
  • (0:08) USU – Justus Te'i 1 yard safety
    USU 9–3
Second Quarter
  • (10:58) USU – Dominik Eberle 29 yard field goal
    USU 12-3; 6 plays, 23 yards, 1:43
  • (5:33) USU – Caleb Repp 13 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    USU 19-3; 7 plays, 39 yards, 1:50
  • (2:07) USU – Dominik Eberle 32 yard field goal
    USU 22-3; 8 plays, 57 yards, 1:39
Third Quarter
  • NO SCORING PLAYS
Fourth Quarter
  • (11:27) USU – Gerold Bright 67 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 29-3; 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:38
  • (10:03) USU – Gerold Bright 9 yard run, Eberle kick
    USU 36-3; 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:23
  • (4:48) NEV – Toa Taua 20 yard run, Talton kick
    USU 36-10; 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:15
Passing Leaders
  • NEV – Malik Henry – 17/38, 213 YDS, 0 TD, 2 INT
  • USU – Jordan Love – 13/31, 169 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Leaders
  • NEV – Toa Taua – 20 ATT, 84 YDS, 1 TD
  • USU – Gerold Bright – 15 ATT, 126 YDS, 2 TD
Receiving Leaders
  • NEV – Romeo Doubs – 4 REC, 80 YDS, 0 TD
  • USU – Siaosi Mariner – 2 REC, 53 YDS, 0 TD

At Air Force

Utah State Aggies at Air Force Falcons
Period 1 2 34Total
Aggies 0 0 707
Falcons 0 17 7731

at Falcon Stadium, Colorado Springs, CO

  • Date: October 26, 2019
  • Game time: 8:15 p.m. MDT
  • Game weather: Temperature: 52 • Wind: Windy • Weather: Clear
  • Game attendance: 19,248
  • Referee: Scott Campbell
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens, Kirk Morrison, and Taylor McGregor
  • USU Game Notes
Game information
First Quarter
  • NO SCORING PLAYS
Second Quarter
  • (11:55) AFA – Timothy Jackson 1 yard run, Koehnke kick
    AFA 7–0; 10 plays, 85 yards, 5:03
  • (6:36) AFA – Kadin Remsberg 1 yard run, Koehnke kick
    AFA 14–0; 8 plays, 57 yards, 4:00
  • (0:00) AFA – Jake Koehnke 57 yard field goal
    AFA 17–0; 12 plays, 50 yards, 5:01
Third Quarter
  • (11:49) USU – Siaosi Mariner 27 yard pass from Jordan Love, Eberle kick
    AFA 17–7; 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:11
  • (3:17) AFA – Kadin Remsberg 9 yard run, Koehnke kick
    AFA 24–7; 8 plays, 41 yards, 3:53
Fourth Quarter
  • (10:06) AFA – Taven Birdow 1 yard run, Koehnke kick
    AFA 31-7; 11 plays, 66 yards, 6:21
Passing
  • USU – Jordan Love – 14/23, 114 YDS, 1 TD, 0 INT
  • AFA – DJ Hammond III – 1/5, 16 YDS, 0 TD, 0 INT
Rushing
  • USU – Gerold Bright – 6 ATT, 24 YDS, 0 TD
  • AFA – Timothy Jackson – 25 ATT, 148 YDS, 1 TD
Receiving
  • USU – Siaosi Mariner – 3 REC, 38 YDS, 1 TD
  • AFA – Ben Waters – 2 REC, 24 YDS, 0 TD

BYU

BYU Cougars at Utah State Aggies
Period 1 2 34Total
Cougars 7 14 14742
Aggies 7 7 0014

at Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT

  • Date: November 2, 2019
  • Game time: TBD
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Passing
  • BYU –
  • USU –
Rushing
  • BYU –
  • USU –
Receiving
  • BYU –
  • USU –

At Fresno State

Utah State Aggies at Fresno State Bulldogs
Period 1 2 34Total
Aggies 7 14 10637
Bulldogs 7 7 14735

at Bulldog Stadium, Fresno, CA

  • Date: November 9, 2019
  • Game time: 5:00 p.m.
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Passing
  • USU –
  • FSU –
Rushing
  • USU –
  • FSU –
Receiving
  • USU –
  • FSU –

Wyoming

Wyoming Cowboys at Utah State Aggies
Period 1 2 34Total
Cowboys 0 14 0721
Aggies 0 20 3225

at Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT

  • Date: November 16, 2019
  • Game time: TBD
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Passing
  • WYO –
  • USU –
Rushing
  • WYO –
  • USU –
Receiving
  • WYO –
  • USU –

Boise State

Boise State Broncos at Utah State Aggies
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 20 Broncos 21 21 14056
Aggies 7 0 7721

at Maverik Stadium, Logan, UT

  • Date: November 23, 2019
  • Game time: 8:30 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 33 °F (1 °C) • Weather: Clear • Wind: 2 MPH S
  • Game attendance: 18,315
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (CBSSN): Carter Blackburn, Aaron Taylor
Game information
First Quarter
  • (13:21) BSU – John Hightower 30-yard pass from Jaylon Henderson, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 7–0; 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:39
  • (7:28) USU – Caleb Repp 7-yard pass from Jordan Love, Dominik Eberle kick
    TIE 7–7; 11 plays, 86 yards, 3:10
  • (5:14) BSU – Jalen Walker 15-yard interception return, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 14–7; 7 plays, 35 yards, 2:08
  • (1:20) BSU – George Holani 5-yard run, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 21–7; 5 plays, 61 yards, 2:28
Second Quarter
  • (11:50) BSU – George Holani 1-yard run, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 28–7; 7 plays, 51 yards, 3:10
  • (6:11) BSU – Robert Mahone 1-yard run, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 35–7; 10 plays, 84 yards, 4:06
  • (0:19) BSU – Khalil Shakir 14-yard pass from Jaylon Henderson, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 42–7; 14 plays, 75 yards, 4:02
Third Quarter
  • (12:28) BSU – Avery Williams 74-yard punt return, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 49–7; 6 plays, 13 yards, 2:32
  • (4:32) BSU – CT Thomas 15-yard pass from Jaylon Henderson, Eric Sachse kick
    BSU 56–7; 12 plays, 83 yards, 6:17
  • (0:26) USU – Gerold Bright 6-yard run, Dominik Eberle kick
    BSU 56–14; 13 plays, 75 yards, 4:06
Fourth Quarter
  • (1:40) USU – Henry Colombi 2-yard run, Dominik Eberle kick
    BSU 56–21; 13 plays, 84 yards, 4:58
Passing
  • BSU – Jaylon Henderson – 16/28, 187 yards, 3 TD
  • USU – Jordan Love – 21/36, 229 yards, TD, INT
Rushing
  • BSU – George Holani – 16 carries, 178 yards, 2 TD
  • USU – Gerold Bright – 10 carries, 44 yards, TD
Receiving
  • BSU – John Hightower – 3 receptions, 56 yards, TD
  • USU – Siaosi Mariner – 4 receptions, 66 yards

At New Mexico

Utah State Aggies at New Mexico Lobos
Period 1 2 34Total
Aggies 7 24 7038
Lobos 0 6 12725

at Dreamstyle Stadium, Albuquerque, NM

  • Date: November 30, 2019
  • Game time: 2:00 p.m.
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Passing
  • USU –
  • UNM –
Rushing
  • USU –
  • UNM –
Receiving
  • USU –
  • UNM –

vs Kent State (Frisco Bowl)

Utah State Aggies vs. Kent State Golden Flashes
Period 1 2 34Total
Aggies 10 7 101441
Golden Flashes 17 6 32551

at Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX

  • Date: December 20, 2019
  • Game time: 5:30 p.m. MDT
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Passing
  • USU –
  • KSU –
Rushing
  • USU –
  • KSU –
Receiving
  • USU –
  • KSU –

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
— = Not ranked RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
APRV———————————————
CoachesRV———RVRV——RV———————
CFPNot released——————Not released

Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
1 26 Jordan Love QB Green Bay Packers

References

  1. ^ "Utah State Looks To Build On Last Years Record Breaking Season". KSL.com. March 20, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "2019 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
  3. ^ "2019 Walter Camp Award Watch List". July 26, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  4. ^ "2019 Davey O'Brien Award Watch List". July 16, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  5. ^ "2019 Lou Groza Award Watch List". July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  6. ^ "2019 Wuerffel Trophy Watch List". July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 30, 2019.
  7. ^ a b "2019 Bednarik Award Watch List". July 15, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  8. ^ "2019 Butkus Award Watch List". July 22, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  9. ^ "2019 Nagurski Award Watch List". July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  10. ^ "2019 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List". July 23, 2019. Archived from the original on July 16, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  11. ^ "2019 Thorpe Award Watch List". July 22, 2019. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  12. ^ "Sporting News PSAA". July 3, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  13. ^ "Athlon Sports PSAA". June 19, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  14. ^ "Phil Steele PSAA". June 13, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
  15. ^ "Boise State, Fresno State Picked to Win 2019 Mountain West Football Divisional Titles".
  16. ^ "2019 Mountain West Football Preseason All-Conference Team".
  17. ^ "Football Coaches". Utah State University Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  18. ^ "2019 Football Roster". Utah State University Athletics. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  19. ^ a b "2019 USU Aggies Fall Camp Notes" (PDF).
  20. ^ [19]
  • v
  • t
  • e
Utah State Aggies football
Venues
Bowls & rivalries
Culture & lore
People
Seasons