Bryson Barnes Confident In Utah State’s 2025 Offense: ‘We’re Explosive’
Jul 16, 2025, 2:25 PM | Updated: Jul 17, 2025, 10:05 am
Utah State Aggies quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) throws against Utah in Logan on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)
(Photo courtesy of Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Expected Utah State starting QB Bryson Barnes can’t wait to pull the curtain back on a new look Aggie offense in 2025. Despite welcoming back one starter from 2024 and only ten players from last season’s four-win team, Barnes believes his unit has plenty of talent.
Barnes and Aggie defensive tackle Gabriel Iniguez Jr. joined Hans & Scotty G. on KSL Sports Zone on Wednesday, July 16.
The spring schedule was behind closed doors, leaving many wondering what the offense will look like under first-year offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven. Barnes had a simple, two-word answer for what fans can expect: “We’re explosive.”
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“That is one thing that will be done, is we’re going to be an explosive offense,” Barnes continued. “Similar to what we were last year, just slinging the ball around the yard. We’ve got playmakers from all the way to the right, all the way to the left, in the backfield, up front. It’s gonna be a fun year. I’m really excited about it.”
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Bryson Barnes at Utah State
Barnes returns to Logan for his final year of eligibility after appearing in nine games (two starts) for USU in 2024. He gained 1,387 yards of total offense and set a program record for QB rushing yards in a single game with 193 yards on 15 carries against San Diego State.
The Milford, Utah native completed 77-of-126 passes (61.1 percent) for 856 yards, 12 touchdowns, and six interceptions.
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