Utah State
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Final
Matchup
Recap
Utah State prevailed in a back-and-forth thriller, holding off San Jose State 30-25 behind Bryson Barnes' dual-threat performance that included a rushing touchdown and a 74-yard bomb to Anthony Garcia. The Spartans grabbed a late fourth-quarter lead on Walker Eget's 45-yard strike to Leland Smith, but the Aggies responded with clutch kicking from Tanner Rinker, who nailed two critical field goals in the final six minutes to secure the victory. The seesaw battle featured four lead changes with San Jose State's Steve Chavez-Soto providing a highlight on a 66-yard touchdown run.
Key Players