Utah State Hangs Tough, Falls to Utah at Home
An unexpected battle leads to a missed opportunity at home for Utah State
Despite a valiant effort, the Utah State Aggies fell to the Utah Utes 28-24 at home in a hard-fought rivalry game on Friday night. The game was a tale of two halves, with Utah dominating the first half and Utah State rallying in the second half to make it a close contest.
Utah Dominates First Half
The Utes came out firing in the first half, scoring two touchdowns and a field goal to take a 17-0 lead into halftime. Utah's offense was efficient and explosive, moving the ball down the field with ease. Meanwhile, Utah State's offense struggled to get anything going, punting on its first three possessions.
Utah State Rallies in Second Half
The Aggies came out with a renewed sense of purpose in the second half, scoring two touchdowns to cut Utah's lead to 17-14. Utah State's defense also stepped up, forcing three turnovers in the second half. The Aggies had a chance to tie the game late in the fourth quarter, but a missed field goal sealed their fate.
Missed Opportunity for Utah State
The loss was a missed opportunity for Utah State, who had a chance to upset their in-state rivals and improve their bowl positioning. The Aggies will now need to win their remaining games to qualify for a bowl game.
Takeaways from the Game
Here are some takeaways from the game:
Looking Ahead
Utah State will look to bounce back next week when they travel to face the San Diego State Aztecs. The Aztecs are a tough opponent, but the Aggies will need to win if they want to keep their bowl hopes alive. Utah, on the other hand, will look to continue their winning ways when they travel to face the Oregon State Beavers next week. The Beavers are a struggling team, but the Utes will need to be careful not to overlook them.
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