Bryson Barnes News, Rumors, Updates - Utah State Aggies

Struggles in passing game Barnes completed 9 of 21 passes for 116 yards and one interception during Monday's 34-21 defeat versus Washington State. He also had 13 rushes for seven yards with one touchdown.

Impact For a second straight game, Barnes logged a sub-50.0 completion percentage, which resulted in Jacob Conover stepping in under center during the bowl game. Despite lackluster form to end Barnes' career, 2025 is still his best year yet, backed up by 3,550 total yards and 29 touchdowns as Utah State's primary quarterback for most of the season.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for ninth score Barnes was 13-for-31 passing for 184 yards during Friday's 25-24 defeat to Boise State. He also had 18 rushes for 89 yards with a touchdown.

Impact Barnes couldn't get much going through the air Friday, completing a season-low 41.9 percent of his passes. However, the senior was productive on the ground again, as he reached 733 rushing yards on the season while punching in his ninth touchdown. Barnes will head into the Aggies' bowl game with a 60.3 completion percentage for 2,686 yards with 18 touchdowns and four interceptions.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boise State comes back to defeat Utah State 25-24, Riley scores game-winner

Dylan Riley ran for 120 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown with 2:26 remaining in regulation to lift Boise State over Utah State, 25-24 on Friday night in each team’s fina...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Another 100-yard rushing game Barnes completed 16 of 30 passes for 150 yards and one interception during Saturday's 28-17 win over Fresno State. He also had 23 rushes for 113 yards.

Impact Barnes delivered a second consecutive 100-yard rushing performance, but despite attempting 30 passes and rushing 23 times, he failed to score a touchdown for the first time this season. The senior has thrown for 2,502 yards with an 18:4 TD:INT while adding 644 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes, Javen Jacobs rally Utah State past Fresno State 28-17 as Aggies become bowl eligible

Bryson Barnes threw two touchdown passes and Javen Jacobs rushed for two fourth-quarter scores to rally Utah State to a 28-17 victory over Fresno State, qualifying the Aggies for a...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Impresses with feet Barnes was 19-for-38 passing for 256 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-26 overtime defeat to UNLV. He also had 22 rushes for 124 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Even though Barnes logged a season-high 38 pass attempts, he also tied his season low in completion percentage and passing touchdowns. What made Week 12 a relative success for him is what he did with his feet. Barnes not only logged a season high in passes but also in rush attempts. They helped him surpass 100 rushing yards for only the second time this season.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kayden McGee's TD run lifts UNLV over Utah State 29-26 in double OT

Kayden McGee scored on a 25-yard first-down run and UNLV rallied to beat Utah State 29-26 in double overtime

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads Aggies past Nevada Barnes completed 20 of 27 passes for 288 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 51-14 victory over Nevada. He also had nine rushes for 40 yards.

Impact Barnes had little trouble with the Nevada defense, completing 74.1 percent of his passes while matching a season high with three touchdowns. Overall, the senior's completed 65.3 percent of his throws for 2,096 yards with 17 touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for another 407 yards with seven scores across nine games this year. Barnes and the Aggies will visit UNLV next week.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah State builds big 1st-half lead, routs Nevada 51-14

Bryson Barnes and Miles Davis have led Utah State to a dominant 51-14 victory over Nevada

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Falls to New Mexico Barnes completed 13 of 23 passes for 164 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Saturday's 33-14 loss versus New Mexico. He also had seven rushes for four yards.

Impact It was a disappointing performance overall from Barnes after he threw for 326 yards against San Jose State last week. Overall, the senior quarterback has completed 64.1 percent of his passes for 1,808 yards, 14 touchdowns and three interceptions while adding another 367 rushing yards with seven scores. Barnes and the Aggies will head into a bye before they look to bounce back against Nevada in Week 11.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

McKinney scores two touchdowns as New Mexico beats Utah State 33–14

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Sharp in victory Barnes was 22-for-31 passing for 326 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 30-25 victory over San Jose State. He also had 16 rushes for 54 yards with a touchdown.

Impact It was an encouraging performance from Barnes, who'd been limited by injuries in his previous two contests. The senior topped 300 yards passing for the first time this season while adding his seventh rushing score. Through seven starts, Barnes has completed 65.1 percent of his passes for 1,644 yards, 13 touchdowns and just two interceptions while rushing for another 363 yards. Utah State will travel to take on New Mexico next week.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in victory Barnes was 22-for-31 passing for 326 yards and a touchdown during Friday's 30-25 victory over San Jose State. He also had 16 rushes for 54 yards with a touchdown.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes, Tanner Rinker lift Utah State over San Jose State 30-25

Bryson Barnes had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run and Tanner Rinker kicked two of his three field goals in the fourth quarter to help Utah State hold off San Jose State 30-25...

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Falls to Hawaii Barnes was 14-for-26 passing for 175 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Sunday's 44-26 defeat versus Hawaii. He also had 12 rushes for 64 yards.

Impact Barnes would leave the game with an apparent injury in the second quarter, though he'd return to the field after halftime. Still, the senior may not have been fully healthy, as he was held below 200 yards passing for a second straight contest. Overall, Barnes has completed 63.9 percent of his passes this season for 1,318 yards, 12 touchdowns and two interceptions while rushing for 309 yards with six scores. Barnes and the Aggies will look to rebound next week at home against San Jose State.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alejado accounts for 4 TDs, Hawaii beats Utah State 44-26, snaps 8-game skid against Aggies

Micah Alejado threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score to help Hawaii beat Utah State 44-26 for the Rainbow Warriors’ first win over the Aggies since 2010

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleared to play Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) left Saturday's loss against Vanderbilt with an injury but has been cleared to play against Hawaii on Saturday, per Jason Turner of The Herald Journals.

Impact Barnes completed 15 of 22 passes for 161 yards and three touchdowns before departing, and he also had 10 rushes for 48 yards. He should handle his regular workload under center against Hawaii.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Barnes (undisclosed) left Saturday's loss against Vanderbilt with an injury, per Trent Wood of The Deseret News. Before departing, he completed 15 of 22 passes for 161 yards and th...

Impact Barnes delivered another impressive performance against a formidable Vanderbilt defense, though he was forced out of the game early in the fourth quarter. Through five games, Barnes has completed 65.9 percent of his throws for 1,143 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception while rushing for another 245 yards and six scores. Barnes will have a bye week to get healthy before Utah State takes on Hawaii in Week 7. If he ultimately can't go, Jacob Conover would take over under center.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another huge game Barnes was 19-for-27 passing for 293 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 48-7 win over McNeese State. He also had 13 rushes for 128 yards with two touchd...

Impact It was a standout performance again from Barnes, who's totaled 10 touchdowns (five passing and five rushing) in his last two games. Overall, the senior's completed 65.4 percent of his passes for 982 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception while rushing for another 197 yards and six scores through four games. Barnes will have a more difficult task next week, however, in a road matchup with Vanderbilt.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes throws 3 TDs and rushes for 2 more, Utah State defeats McNeese 48-7

Bryson Barnes threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns as Utah State cruised by McNeese, 48-7 on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Bryson Barnes is starting to get noticed The reigning Mountain West Conference offensive player of the week, Barnes is starting to attract the good kind of attention.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • DESERET.COM

Huge day vs. Air Force Barnes was 17-for-22 passing for 287 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 49-30 win over Air Force. He also had 15 rushes for 44 yards with three more touchdowns.

Impact Barnes delivered a big-time performance in the Aggies' conference opener, completing 77.3 percent of his throws while accounting for five total scores. Through three games, Barnes has thrown for 689 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions while rushing for 69 yards and four more scores. He'll look to keep rolling next week in a home matchup with McNeese State.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes accounts for 5 TDs, Utah State beats Air Force 49-30

Bryson Barnes accounted for five touchdowns to help Utah State beat Air Force 49-30 on Saturday night in the Mountain West Conference opener for both teams

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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