Utah State QB Logan Bonner Exits LA Bowl Game With Knee Injury
Dec 18, 2021, 6:59 PM | Updated: 7:36 pm
Kyrei Fisher #10 and Keonte Schad #32 of the Oregon State Beavers tackle Logan Bonner #1 of the Utah State Aggies in the first quarter of the Jimmy Kimmel LA BOWL Presented by Stifel at SoFi Stadium on December 18, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah State starting quarterback Logan Bonner left the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl Game after sustaining a knee injury in the first half.
The Aggies played the Oregon State Beavers at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday, December 18.
With 1:45 left in the first quarter, Bonner completed a 10-yard pass to Carson Terrell before USU punted the ball on the following play.
During his time on the field, Bonner became Utah State’s single-season leader in passing yards.
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Congrats to @LoganBaneBonner on breaking the school record for single-season passing yards! #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/otS2miJ4pD
— USU Football (@USUFootball) December 19, 2021
Bonner was replaced at QB by Cooper Legas on the Aggies’ next drive.
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At halftime, the Aggies owned a 14-10 lead. During the break, USU head coach Blake Anderson said that Bonner would be questionable for the second half.
Blake Anderson at halftime: Bonner is questionable for the second half. Tweaked the knee early and it just didn't feel stable. They'll evaluate it in the locker room. Said they're more than comfortable with Legas if needs be.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 19, 2021
At the start of the third quarter, Bonner was no longer in uniform on the sideline.
Logan Bonner is out of pads and appears to be done for the night.
It will remain Cooper Legas time for the rest of the game
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 19, 2021
The quarterback suffered a hyperextended knee earlier this season.
Before leaving the contest, the junior signal-caller was 6/10 passing for 68 yards and an interception.
Bonner entered the postseason game having thrown for 3,560 yards, 36 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions this season.
The LA Bowl between Utah State and Oregon State is broadcast on ABC and The Zone Sports Network.
