Overview

• Utah State beat Air Force 49-30 in Logan to start Mountain West play in its final season before joining the Pac-12.
• Quarterback Bryson Barnes accounted for five touchdowns, going 17-of-22 for 287 yards with two passing scores and three rushing TDs.
• The Aggies broke open a 14-10 halftime lead with three quick third-quarter touchdown drives that covered 73-plus yards each.
• Air Force rushed for 266 yards, converted all five fourth downs, and controlled possession for 38:11 but suffered three turnovers.
• Bronco Mendenhall improved to 7-1 against Air Force as USU moved to 2-1 (1-0 MW), with McNeese State next and the Falcons set to host Boise State.