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Utah State Hosts FCS McNeese State on Saturday Night

ESPN gives the Cowboys less than a 5% chance to upset the Aggies.

McNeese State wide receiver Jalen Wright (85) reacts with teammate tight end Logan Mauldin (21) after scoring a touchdown against Texas A&M during game Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in College Station, Texas.

Overview

  • Kickoff is set for Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. EDT at Maverik Stadium in Logan, with streaming on the Mountain West Network.
  • Utah State enters 2-1 and McNeese is 1-2 in the programs’ first-ever meeting.
  • The Aggies are coming off a 49–30 win over Air Force, highlighted by Bryson Barnes’ 287 passing yards and three rushing touchdowns, and they hold a +4 turnover margin.
  • McNeese fell 42–41 to Weber State as Jake Strong threw for 278 yards with two passing scores, added two rushing touchdowns, and leads an offense ranked top-five in FCS total yardage.
  • Cowboys coach Matt Viator praised Utah State’s roster and singled out Barnes and running back Miles Davis, with the Aggies slated to visit Vanderbilt next week.