Rahsul Faison Run, PAT Gives Utah State Late Lead Over Fresno State
Oct 13, 2023, 9:29 PM | Updated: Oct 14, 2023, 12:58 pm
LOGAN – Utah State running back Rahsul Faison broke free for a big touchdown run to help the Aggies take a lead late in the game against the Fresno State Bulldogs.
The Aggies hosted the Bulldogs at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah on Friday, October 13.
With 4:42 to go in the fourth quarter, Fiason broke out of the backfield and ran the ball 24 yards before crossing the goal line for a game-tying touchdown.
.@__sul3 is that dude.#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/l5H9eqLGY1
— USU Football (@USUFootball) October 14, 2023
After an extra-point kick, the Aggies took a 32-31 lead over the visiting Bulldogs.
Faison’s run capped a five-play, 85-yard drive that took 2:00.
HUGE shot downfield! @USUFootball keeping it competitive 🏈 pic.twitter.com/xe1afa2zeh
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) October 14, 2023
After the score, Faison had 12 carries for 75 yards and a touchdown. The running back entered the contest with 34 carries for 259 yards and a touchdown this season.
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Utah State’s game against Fresno State is broadcast on CBS Sports Network, KSL Sports Zone (1160 AM), sports.ksl.com, and the KSL Sports app.
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Fresno State vs. Utah State
Following a 5-0 start to the season, the Bulldogs suffered a loss at Wyoming in their last game. Fresno State arrived in Logan with a 5-1 overall record, including 1-1 in Mountain West action.
Utah State came into Week 7 with a 3-3 record. The Aggies are coming off back-to-back victories over UConn and Colorado State. USU also owns a 1-1 record in league games.
USU and Fresno State have played 28 times previously. USU trails Fresno State in the all-time series with a record of 11-16-1. The Aggies and Bulldogs last played each other in 2020. Fresno State won the game in Logan, 35-16.
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