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Utah State Clinches Bowl Eligibility With 28–17 Comeback at Fresno State

The second-half surge delivered the Aggies’ first road win of the season, setting up a home finale against Boise State.

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.