Vongphachanh, Shelton Combine For First Forced Fumble, Recovery Of Utah State Careers
Nov 14, 2020, 3:10 PM
Utah State Aggies linebacker Elijah Shelton (41) sacks Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Jake Haener (9) in Logan on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State defensive players AJ Vongphachanh and Elijah Shelton combined to record the first forced fumble and fumble recovery of their two individual careers.
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The Utah State Aggies hosted the Fresno State Bulldogs at Maverik Stadium on Saturday, November 14.
With 5:46 remaining in the third quarter, Bulldogs quarterback Jake Haener connected with Keric Wheatfall for a four-yard gain.
Vongphachanh punched the ball out of Wheatfall’s hands and Shelton was able to gain possession at the USU 14-yard line.
.@aj_v25 coming up with ANOTHER big play!#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/55cR0SI28G
— USU Football (@USUFootball) November 14, 2020
It was the first forced fumble of Vongphachanh’s career and the first fumble recovery of Shelton’s collegiate days.
Unfortunately for Utah State, the drive ended 16 yards downfield and resulted in a punt.
At the end of the third quater, the Bulldogs held a 28-16 lead.
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After 3 quarters, Fresno leads 28-16. #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/CyNs0Xl6dq
— USU Football (@USUFootball) November 14, 2020
The game between the Bulldogs and Aggies is broadcast on FS2, 1280 AM, and 97.5 FM.
