Overview
- Bryson Barnes powered the turnaround with a dual‑threat outing, surpassing 100 rushing yards, throwing a touchdown and catching another on a trick play.
- Javen Jacobs sealed the result with two fourth‑quarter touchdown runs, from 19 and 32 yards, to flip a 17–7 halftime deficit.
- Utah State’s defense blanked Fresno State after the break with multiple three‑and‑outs, two turnovers on downs and a red‑zone interception by Bronson Olevao Jr.
- The victory moved Utah State to 6–5 and locked in bowl eligibility in Bronco Mendenhall’s first season in Logan.
- Wideout Braden Pegan left with a second‑half injury and his status for Boise State was not updated, while the loss damaged Fresno State’s Mountain West title hopes.