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How to watch, stream, and listen to Utah State football at San Diego State Aztecs

Nov 13, 2026, 12:37 PM

LOGAN – The Utah State Aggies appear to have found their recipe for success. Now they will find out whether it travels.

Utah State (4-5, 3-2 Pac-12) heads to San Diego on Saturday, Nov. 14, to face San Diego State (4-5, 3-2) in a game with major late-season implications. The winner stays in the thick of the Pac-12 title game race. The loser will need to win out just to become bowl eligible.

For Utah State, the matchup is another test of a formula that has reshaped its season: a dominant defense, a cleaner offense and a quarterback who can extend plays. After spending much of the year searching for consistency, the Aggies have won two straight and are playing their best football at the right time.

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The turnaround starts with the defense.

Defensive tackle Tyree Morris, linebacker Asher Cunningham and defensive back David Kabongo have helped anchor one of the Pac-12’s top units. Utah State recorded 10 tackles for loss in Saturday’s win and held its opponent to 16 rushing yards. It was the third straight game in which the Aggies kept an opponent under 100 yards rushing.

That defensive surge has given USU margin for error while its offense continues to develop.

The Aggies remain the lowest-scoring team in the Pac-12, but they have stopped hurting themselves. Utah State has not committed a turnover since Oct. 9 against Washington State, a stretch that has allowed the defense to control games instead of constantly defending short fields.

McCae Hillstead’s return to the starting quarterback role has also helped stabilize the offense. His mobility has added a needed dimension, and his ability to threaten defenses as a passer and runner has made a once-stagnant unit harder to defend.

San Diego State presents a different challenge.

The Aztecs have been difficult to read, alternating wins and losses since late September and struggling to build sustained momentum. They enter Saturday coming off a bye week, giving them extra time to get healthy and reset before the final stretch of the regular season.

Offensively, San Diego State has had many of the same issues as Utah State. The Aztecs rank near the bottom of the Pac-12 in total yardage and have not consistently generated explosive plays. But unlike the Aggies, they have not been able to lean on an elite defense. San Diego State enters the matchup allowing the second-most yards in the conference.

That contrast could define the game.

 

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Utah State does not need to be explosive to win. It needs to be efficient, protect the football, and let its defense dictate the terms. That has been enough over the past two weeks, and it may be enough again against an Aztecs team still searching for a rhythm.

But doing it on the road is the next step.

The Aggies have found an identity. Saturday will show whether that identity is strong enough to keep them in the Pac-12 race — and move them one step closer to extending their season.

Week 11 | Utah State Aggies vs. San Diego State Aztecs

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026

Venue: Snapdragon Stadium

Location: San Diego, California

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. MT

The Aggies are 5-13 all-time against SDSU but enter this weekend’s matchup boasting a three-game winning streak. USU’s last trip to San Diego was a 32-24 double-overtime win in 2023.

What channel is Utah State football on?

The USU football game against San Diego State is available on USA Network. Ted Robinson (play-by-play), Darius Walker (analyst), and Dalen Cuff (sideline reporter) will call the action. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. MT.

How can I watch Utah State vs. San Diego State?

USA Network.

Xfinity (Utah) – Ch. 57  / HD 823

DISH – Ch. 105

DirecTV – Ch. 242

How can I stream Utah State football?

Mobile/Streaming Devices

USA Network App

YouTube TV

Hulu + Live TV

Fubo

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