BYU Vs. Utah State: Live Updates, Analysis, And More From Wagon Wheel Matchup
Oct 1, 2021, 5:37 PM | Updated: 10:14 pm
Maverik Stadium (Courtesy of BYU Photo)
(Courtesy of BYU Photo)
LOGAN, Utah – The 90th meeting featuring BYU vs Utah State kicks off tonight at Maverik Stadium here in the Cache Valley. This matchup is the first meeting between the two schools since 2019.
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Last year’s contest was canceled due to COVID-19.
BYU enters the game ranked No. 13 in the AP Top 25 rankings with a 4-0 record. The Cougars have put together a solid resume this season defeating three teams from Power Five conferences.
Utah State in year one under head coach Blake Anderson has exceeded everyone’s expectations by starting the season with a 3-1 record. The Aggies had their lone setback last week in a 27-3 defeat against Mountain West power Boise State.
The Aggies are looking to get back in the win column over BYU. Utah State took down the Cougars in 2017 and 2018 and have won four of the last 10 meetings.
BYU won the last meeting 42-14 and leads the all-time series 49-37-3.
One of the fun storylines to watch in this game is how BYU handles the crowd noise in Logan. Utah State switched the benches so opposing teams now nestled up against the USU student section, The Hurd.
This matchup with feature some intriguing options at quarterback. For BYU, the Cougars will have a game time decision on who starts. Baylor Romney got the start last week after Jaren Hall was sidelined due to an injury.
If Hall isn’t 100%, wouldn’t be a shock to see Romney get another start this week.
For Utah State, the Aggies start Arkansas State transfer Logan Bonner, but they play two quarterbacks with Andrew Peasley averaging more than 20 snaps per game through the first four weeks of the season.
BYU vs Utah State has the makings to be a game that you will want to keep checking on throughout the night as you kick off your General Conference weekend with some college football action.
The KSL Sports team will have updates from the press box at Maverik Stadium throughout the evening.
4th Quarter
Tyler Allgeier is gonna be making some NFL money next year. Enjoy this man while you can. #BYU #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Touchdown #BYU!
Tyler Allgeier with a 67-yard run then punches it into the endzone two plays later for a touchdown.@BYUfootball – 34@USUFootball – 20
8:40 | 4th #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #AggiesAllTheWay
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
WOW! Tyler Allgeier with a 68-yard touchdown run. Explosive playmaker.#BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
#BYU tacks on a field goal.
Jake Oldroyd begins a new streak of makes with a 32-yard field goal. @BYUfootball – 27@USUFootball – 13
14:22 | 4th #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #AggiesAllTheWay
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
First points of the 2nd half come on a Jake Oldroyd field goal with 14:22 left in the 4th. Two touchdown lead for BYU, big drive coming up. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) October 2, 2021
Jacob Conover started to gain confidence on that scoring possession. #BYU's skill players were helping him out, sets up a Jake Oldroyd field goal to put BYU up by 14. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
3rd Quarter
One quarter to go! How we feeling @BYUfootball and @USUFootball fans?#BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/ueOq40gsAT
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
The value of Ryan Rehkow is going to be on display in this half.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
24 better be good enough
— Patrick Kinahan (@PKKinahan) October 2, 2021
#BYU receivers need to help out Jacob Conover.
Can’t have holding penalties and dropped passes from that group.
— Matthew Baiamonte (@baiamontematt) October 2, 2021
Mitchell Juergens said on the #BYU Sports Network that Baylor Romney is out with a "head injury."
Sol-Jay Maiava-Peters is the backup QB to Jacob Conover. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
#BYU's defense gets off the field. Responds with a three-and-out to give Jacob Conover and the offense another drive. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
QBs to get injured in #BYU/Utah State games over the past decade
– 2012: Taysom Hill
– 2013: Chuckie Keeton
– 2014: Taysom Hill
– 2016: Taysom Hill
– 2017: Beau Hoge
– 2019: Jaren Hall
– 2021: Baylor Romney #BYU #BYUFootball @kslsports— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Jacob Conover taking snaps from Connor Pay on the sideline as we get ready for the 2nd half #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) October 2, 2021
Jacob Conover getting some warm up reps on the BYU sidelines.
Read into that what you will.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 2, 2021
2nd Quarter
No. 13 @BYUfootball with the lead over @USUFootball at the half. #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/wwoumEOnxt
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
How long until they crack the top 10?
— Patrick Kinahan (@PKKinahan) October 2, 2021
Things got a little chippy between #BYU and Utah State after Oldroyd's missed kicker. #BYU's Hunter Greer and and USU LB Ajani Carter had to be broken up. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
#BYU nearly called for a second 12-men on the field penalty. Kalani Sitake and Ed Lamb we’re not happy with the refs. Needed to burn a timeout.
BYU coaches meeting with refs in the break. #BYUvsUSU @kslsports pic.twitter.com/6oo7JqEP83
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
There's probably no player on #BYU's roster that's more underrated than Blake Mangelson.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
#BYU has scored on all four of its possessions so far and they're doing so quickly. Average time of possession is 3:15#BYUvsUSU l #BYUFootball l #AggiesAllTheWay
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) October 2, 2021
Rumblin, stumblin, bumblin….Touchdown #BYU!
Tyler Allgeier with a 59 yard TD run to get momentum back on the side of the Cougars. @BYUfootball – 24 @USUFootball – 10
4:09 | 2nd #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #AggiesAllTheWay
📸: @BYUPhoto pic.twitter.com/9UlmFaWTOP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
This is beautiful blocking by your center and guard for BYU!!!!! Tyler Allgeier did ok too….. Big TD for BYU! pic.twitter.com/pkM8AYh55U
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 2, 2021
Gunner Romney hits the century mark in his #BYU career. He now has 100 catches during his time as a Cougar. #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Aggies with already 10 third down attempts in the 1st half (6-10)
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 2, 2021
Strong Arizona and USF game vibes on that defensive series for #BYU. Gave up an 18-play TD drive to the Aggies. Could not get off the field on 3rd or 4th downs.
That's been an issue at times for this defense. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
BYU DT Big Haws with a bull rush and strip sack! Huge play by the big man in the middle. This is putting a center on skates. pic.twitter.com/a9ct0DZfLk
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 2, 2021
#BYU safety George Udo was just down on the field. He returned for the first time last week. Appears to be walking around the sideline okay without attention from trainers.
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
18 Play drive for the Aggies ending in a 21 yard TD pass.
Utah State converted on 3 3rd downs (4 if you count a BYU penalty) and 4th down on that drive. The TD pass also came on a 3rd down.#BYUvsUSU l #AggiesAllTheWay l #BYUFootball— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) October 2, 2021
What a drive from the Aggies!
18-plays 75-yards capped off by a touchdown Justin McGriff TD grab from Logan Bonner.@BYUfootball – 17 @USUFootball – 10
6:08 | 2nd #BYUvsUSU #AggiesAllTheWay #GoCougs
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
Ben Bywater is settling in quite nicely in replace of Keenan Pili at the MIKE linebacker spot. #BYUvsUSU #BYU #BYUFootball
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
#BYU CB Jacques Wilson dealt with a season-ending ACL injury last year. Finally suited up two weeks ago for the first time, now he's in the medical tent. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @Kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Max Tooley is making TFL plays like with a banged up knee. Nowhere near 100% and he's still showing great athleticism. #BYU #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Touchdown #BYU!
Baylor Romney connects with Isaac Rex in the left flat for a score.@BYUfootball – 17 @USUFootball – 3
13:42 | 2nd #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #AggiesAllTheWay
📸: @BYUPhoto pic.twitter.com/a32iFMHgry
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
I called for Isaac Rex to have a big time in @kslnewsradio's gameday special earlier. He's playing well. The star so far might be Aaron Roderick who's calling a brilliant game once again. Sure feels like his stock is rising. #BYU #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
1st Quarter
Through one quarter in Logan.@BYUfootball with an early lead on @USUFootball. #GoCougs #AggiesAllTheWay #BYUvsUSU pic.twitter.com/iKKojU5T7A
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
The Cougs pulled one out of their bag of tricks. 🤙#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSU https://t.co/CBTgXjU0f3
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
Turnover ➡️ Points for @BYUfootball. 🤙#BYU #GoCougs #BYUFOOTBALL #BYUvsUSU https://t.co/6xlQ69PfzU
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 2, 2021
Tyler Allgeier was dressed and had his helmet on during the goal line possession. #BYU just opted to go with Katoa and option with Baylor Romney. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @Kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Jake Oldroyd hits a 49-yard field goal.
Oldroyd has now made 16 consecutive field goals. That's a new #BYU record. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @Kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
#BYU just moved from the USU 1-yard line all the way back to the 32.
Strange that Tyler Allgeier wasn't in those three play calls.#BYUFootball #BYUvsUSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
This reverse QB throwback is a nightmare! This quick review tells you why. Perfect call! pic.twitter.com/mpqukyWvs1
— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 2, 2021
#BYU's offensive line and tight ends gave Baylor Romney a beautiful pocket to work with on the completion to Samson Nacua. #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSU @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Nine completions to seven different receivers for Baylor Romney in the 1st quarter. Oh, and he also has a catch. #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #BYUFootball
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) October 2, 2021
Best punt return I've seen from from #BYU since Michael Shelton three years ago. Nice return by Hobbs Nyberg. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Baylor Romney is a cool, calm customer and has a knack for getting the ball to the playmakers.
On the first drive…
– Deep pass to Puka Nacua
– Quick hit to brother Gunner
– Handoff for a TD to Tyler Allgeier. #BYU #BYUvsUSU @kslsports— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Puka Nacua … big time talent
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Coming into this season one of the biggest questions was how BYU would replace two great safeties in Troy Warner and Zayne Anderson. Malik Moore has been legit in his starting role, no doubts there. #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #BYUFootball
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) October 2, 2021
Whoa what an INT from Malik Moore. Looked good live. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Two big TFL's for Ben Bywater on this opening drive. He's done a great job in place of Keenan Pili. #BYUvsUSU #GoCougs #BYUFootball
— Dallen Graff (@lilthoint) October 2, 2021
Tyler Batty had Logan Bonner on third down, just couldn't bring him down. Two plays later, Ben Bywater comes up with a TFL.#BYU #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Jake Oldroyd is kicking off for #BYU. #BYUvsUSU #BYUFootball @kslsports
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Baylor Romney gets his second consecutive start in replace of an injured Jaren Hall.#BYU #BYUFootball #BYUvsUSU @kslsports https://t.co/4EHQlzGYm8
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
Student section ready to go – USU/BYU pregame shows begin now on @ZoneSportsNet pic.twitter.com/OLIKIHEMg7
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 2, 2021
The 90th edition of #BYUvsUSU should be a good one here in Logan.#BYUFootball @kslsports pic.twitter.com/F76SqzNTyn
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) October 2, 2021
BYU vs Utah State Pregame Notes
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🔹Carson Terrell
🔹Patrick Maddox
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🔹Nick Heninger#BeatBYU | #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/Xnsbxgtuia— USU Football (@USUFootball) October 1, 2021
Showing off today…
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— USU Football (@USUFootball) October 1, 2021
Headed to work. pic.twitter.com/G4FGyynCnJ
— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) October 1, 2021
Mitch Harper is a BYU Insider for sports.ksl.com and host of the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12-3 pm) on KSL Newsradio. Follow him on Twitter: @Mitch_Harper.
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