Utah State Aggies News

Javen Jacobs - Limited in low scoring win Jacobs collected 50 total yards including 36 rushing yards on eight carries in the Utah State 17-10 win over Fresno State on Saturday.

Impact For the senior he had been a good run in terms of getting the carries. In the previous five games, the senior averaged 77 yards and 13 carries per game. The Aggies take on San Diego State on Nov. 14. The Aztecs defense is in the bottom third in the nation against the run where they have allowed two touchdowns per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

McCae Hillstead - Rushing TD Hillstead's day was saved by his three-yard touchdown run that came in the second quarter as he collected 173 total yards in the Utah State 17-10 win over Fresno State on Saturday.

Impact Hillstead completed 9-of-14 pass attempts for 117 yards while running for 56 yards on 12 carries. This was the second game back for the junior after a lengthy injury at the start of the season. The Aggies are a low scoring team, but Hillstead's game might perk up a little in the next game against San Diego State on Nov. 14. The Aztec's defense against the pass is near the bottom in the nation allowing 285 yards and two touchdowns a game. The San Diego State defense is in the bottom third in the nation against the run where they have allowed two touchdowns per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Utah State keeps Fresno State out of the end zone until late in the game, wins 17-10

Utah State secures a 17-10 victory over Fresno State on Saturday night

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sellers leads No. 23 South Carolina to 4th straight victory with 17-9 win over Texas A&M

LaNorris Sellers threw for 251 yards and a touchdown and ran for a clinching score as No. 23 South Carolina won its fourth straight game by outlasting Texas A&M 17-9 on Saturday ni...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Eli Wood - Ruled out versus Fresno State Wood (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's contest versus Fresno State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact As expected, Wood won't suit up Saturday. This will be his second straight absence, and he'll aim to return to action in Week 11 against San Diego State on Nov. 14. Javon Robinson and Anthony Garcia should have bigger roles in the passing game with Wood sidelined.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Demick Starling - Available Saturday Starling (undisclosed) is not listed on Utah State's official team injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup against Fresno State.

Impact Starling played limited snaps against Colorado State last week due to an undisclosed issue, but he appears to be good to go against Fresno State. The 6-foot senior had caught 10 passes for 139 yards and a touchdown across seven games for the Aggies this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rex Haynes - Available against Fresno State Haynes (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Fresno State.

Impact For the 2026 season, Haynes has caught only one of his four targets, but made good use of the ball he caught by gaining 23 yards. In conference action, he has been limited to just one target.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Wood - Termed doubtful versus Fresno State Wood (undisclosed) is unlikely to feature in Saturday's game versus Fresno State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Wood risks missing his second straight game. He sat out Utah State's Week 9 game against Colorado State and risks missing the Aggies' home finale as well. At home this season, Wood has 19 receptions for 270 yards and three touchdowns.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Unbeaten Utah Hosts BYU In A Holy War That Could Shape The Big 12 Title Race

The final month of the college football season in the Big 12 will shake loose a tight race and determine the teams that will play in the cha...

NOVEMBER 4 • FOX SPORTS

Unbeaten Utah Hosts BYU In A Holy War That Could Shape The Big 12 Title Race

Anthony Garcia - Matches career best Garcia brought in 121 receiving yards on 11 catches in the Utah State 31-14 victory over Colorado State on Saturday.

Impact Garcia collected 121 receiving yards on only three catches dating back to Oct. 17, 2025 against San Jose State. The senior receiver though is still looking for his first touchdown this season. Garcia could have a good chance in the next contest, against Fresno State. The Bulldogs defense is in the bottom quarter of the nation against the pass, allowing an average of 234 yards per game.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Javen Jacobs - Hits paydirt in win Jacobs had 14 carries for 56 yards and a touchdown to lead the Utah State running backs in the Aggies 31-14 victory over Colorado State on Saturday.

Impact Jacobs has been getting his chances since the game against Troy on Sept. 29 where he ran 14 times for 84 yards. In the last five games the senior has averaged 77 rushing yards on 13 carries per game. Utah State takes on Fresno State on Nov. 7. On the ground Fresno State defense is middle of the nation but has allowed only seven rushing touchdowns so far this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

McCae Hillstead - Returns with a win Hillstead collected 252 total yards including 17-of-22 completed passes for 173 yards and a touchdown in the Utah State 31-14 victory over Colorado State on Saturday.

Impact Hillstead also rushed 11 times for 79 yards and a touchdown. Hillstead took over for Grady Brosterhous under center. Part of the success of Hillstead was that he did not commit any turnovers. Utah State takes on Fresno State on Nov. 7. The Bulldogs defense is in the bottom quarter of the nation against the pass, allowing an average of 234 yards per game. On the ground Fresno State defense is middle of the nation but has allowed only seven rushing touchdowns so far this season.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

AP Top 25 live updates: Ohio State falls out of top 10, UCLA cracks Top 5

Miami holds on to its No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 for the third week after defeating North Carolina

NOVEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Demick Starling - Limited snaps against Colorado State Starling (undisclosed) was limited to just one snap during Saturday's 31-14 victory over Colorado State.

Impact Starling was removed from Utah State's injury report ahead of kickoff, indicating he would be available for the team, but his limited snap count suggests he remains troubled by an undisclosed injury, or the coaching staff opted to manage his workload. The wideout's status for Week 10 is now uncertain, though his availability will be monitored as the week progresses.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Grady Brosterhous - Unused against Colorado State Brosterhous did not play during Saturday's game against Colorado State.

Impact According to Carson Hilton, Carson Hilton of the Deseret News, McCae Hillstead started over Brosterhous, a surprise development considering both were not on Utah State's injury report. It looks like Brosterhous will remain the Aggies' backup quarterback moving forward. The decision is surprising, but his sub-52.0 percent completion percentage across USU's last two games can be significantly improved on, as Hillstead indicated with his 77.3 completion percentage and excellent performance against Colorado State.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hillstead has a pair of scores, defense dominates as Utah State tops Colorado State 31-14

McCae Hillstead threw for a touchdown and ran for another and the Utah State defense had a dominant first half in a 31-14 win over Colorado State

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Demick Starling - Will be available versus Colorado State Starling (undisclosed) will be available for Saturday's game versus Colorado State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Starling was believed to be trending in the right direction to play Saturday, and now it's confirmed that the wideout will suit up for the Aggies in this Week 9 matchup. He has 10 receptions (on 18 targets) for 139 yards and one touchdown through five games in 2026.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Wood - Won't play Saturday Wood (undisclosed) is unavailable for Saturday's clash with Colorado State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Wood will be forced to miss his first game of the season as he tends an undisclosed injury. The senior wide receiver's absence is a huge loss for Utah State as he has totaled 37 receptions for 479 yards and five touchdowns across seven appearances. He will aim to be available for the team's next meeting against Fresno State.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Demick Starling - Upgraded to probable versus Colorado State Starling (undisclosed) is likely to play in Saturday's game versus Colorado State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Starling was listed as questionable on the initial report, but he's trending in the right direction to suit up Saturday. He's caught 10 passes (on 18 targets) for 139 yards and one touchdown through five games this season.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Wood - Termed doubtful versus Colorado State Wood (undisclosed) sports a doubtful designation for Saturday's game versus Colorado State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Wood has been downgraded to doubtful on Thursday's report, meaning he'll likely miss his first game of the season on Saturday. It's a major blow for the Aggies as he's caught five touchdowns through seven appearances this season.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Demick Starling - Deemed questionable versus Colorado State Starling has been deemed questionable for Saturday's clash with Colorado State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Starling may miss Saturday's matchup with the Rams due to an undisclosed injury. The wide receiver has 10 catches for 139 yards and one touchdown this year.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Wood - Uncertain status versus Colorado State Wood (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Colorado State, per the Pac-12 availability report.

Impact Wood was limited last week against Texas State and has landed on Utah State's initial injury report ahead of Saturday's contest. The wideout has the coming days to recover and potentially give himself a chance to suit up. Through seven games, he has hauled in 37 receptions for 479 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

No. 5 Notre Dame not making excuses about clock glitch following 1st loss of the season at BYU

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman wasted not a single second blaming a clock glitch for his team’s loss at BYU

OCTOBER 26 • Associated Press

Anthony Garcia - Best receiving in '26 Garcia registered 87 receiving yards on eight catches in the Utah State 20-17 loss to Texas State on Saturday.

Impact In a low scoring game, Garcia had the most impressive performance especially since this was the best game for the senior since Oct. 17, 2025, against San Jose State where he caught three passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. Garcia could keep it up in the next game against Colorado State on Oct. 31. The Rams defense is in the bottom 10 in the nation against the pass.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

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Hillstead has a pair of scores, defense dominates as Utah State tops Colorado State 31-14

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