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Oregon Reschedules Future Game With New Pac-12 Opponent A lot of moving parts for the Oregon Ducks and their non-conference schedules down the road to wrap up the 2020s and begin the 2030s. The Ut...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

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APRIL 27 • FOX SPORTS

McCae Hillstead - Announced as starter Hillstead has been announced as the starting quarterback for Utah State for the 2026-27 season, per the team's official X account.

Impact Hillstead will take over as QB1 for the Aggies heading into 2026-27 season. The 5-foot-10 junior transferred in from BYU in the off-season, where he appeared in four games in 2025, completing four-of-five passing attempts for 33 scoreless yards while adding 28 rushing yards. Hillstead was competing for the starting gig with Grady Brosterhous, who appears set to serve as the primary backup heading into the season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Here are 16 football players to watch next season in the Big 12 Conference

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APRIL 22 • Associated Press

McCae Hillstead - Leading race for QB1 role Hillstead is the frontrunner to open the 2025 season as Utah State's starting quarterback, according to Jason Walker of the Cache Valley Daily.

Impact Hillstead is competing with Grady Brosterhous for the starting role under center. A decision on the QB1 is expected by Monday, according to head coach Bronco Mendenhall, and all signs point to Hillstead earning the gig. He completed 94 of 158 passes for 1,062 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions for the Aggies in the 2025 season.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Wood - Joins Aggies Wood has joined Utah State for the 2026 season.

Impact Wood will become an Aggie after four seasons with Virginia. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver recorded 16 catches for 205 yards and two touchdowns in the 2025 campaign.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sesi Vailahi - Links with Aggies Vailahi has signed with Utah State for the 2026 season.

Impact Vailahi will link up with the Aggies after playing three seasons with Oklahoma State. The 5-foot-9 running back ran for 152 yards and two touchdowns on 42 carries this fall for the Cowboys as the backup rusher.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Grady Brosterhous - Battling for QB1 at Utah State Brosterhous transferred to Utah State and has a leg up in the quarterback competition due to experience, Jason Walker of CV Daily reports.

Impact Brosterhous came into Utah State from Virginia ahead of spring ball, and he's already making a mark in the QB competition. The senior quarterback is now battling for the starting spot with BYU transfer McCae Hillstead, and the pair both bring experience to the role. It's unclear which transfer is currently in the lead, but their competition is likely to bleed into fall camp.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rex Haynes - Transfers to Utah State Haynes has transferred to Utah State, On3 reports.

Impact Haynes hasn't caught a pass at the collegiate level, and he'll look to etch out an offensive role with the Aggies in 2026.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Kian Afrookhteh - Lands at Utah State Afrookhteh will transfer to Utah State, he announced via X.

Impact Afrookhteh will now play for his third team in three years after spending 2024 with Nevada and 2025 with Costal Carolina. The kicker hit 15-of-19 field goals and all32 extra point attempts last season with the Chanticleers.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

North Dakota State, Winner of 10 FCS titles, Jumps to FBS Mountain West

Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West conference for football.

FEBRUARY 9 • FOX SPORTS

North Dakota State, Winner of 10 FCS titles, Jumps to FBS Mountain West

North Dakota State, winner of 10 FCS titles, jumps to FBS to join Mountain West in football

Perennial FCS power North Dakota State will move up to the FBS level this season and join the Mountain West for football

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Javon Robinson - Picks Utah State Robinson will transfer to Utah State, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Robinson spent two years at Grambling before transferring to Georgia State for the 2025 season. It's safe to say that was a good move, as he reeled in 58 catches for 599 yards and four touchdowns. Now, he'll join the Aggies for his senior season, and based on how he's produced at each of his previous stops, he figures to have a great shot to make an impact with Utah State.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Ricky Johnson - Commits to Utah State Johnson has committed to Utah State, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Johnson entered the portal after two seasons at Mississippi State, where he totaled five receptions for 26 yards. He'll look to find a larger role with his new team.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

McCae Hillstead - Returning to Utah State Hillstead is transferring back to Utah State, he announced viahis personal X account.

Impact Hillstead will return to Utah State after spending the 2025 season as BYU's backup quarterback. In 2024 with Utah State he completed 94 of 158 passes for 1,062 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions. He figures to compete for the starting job in his return to Logan.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Utah State hires away Weber State assistant football coach Skyler Ridley Utah State football is picking up a veteran coach and creating a college reunion while Weber State is left to fill his shoes after lining up...

JANUARY 5 • STANDARD.NET

Miami's defense has been airtight to fuel run to CFP semifinals. And now Ole Miss awaits

Miami's biggest signing this season might be defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman from Minnesota

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

College Football Playoff picks: Buckeyes, Red Raiders, Hoosiers, Bulldogs are expected to advance

Something to watch in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals will be how sharp the teams that got first-round byes are early in their games

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Brady Boyd - Another receiving TD to end season Boyd totaled four receptions (on eight targets) for 99 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 34-21 defeat against Washington State.

Impact Boyd significantly improved during the tail-end of conference action, averaging a touchdown across his last five games. In the calendar year 2025, he logged 46 receptions for 743 yards and eight touchdowns, all career-best tallies from the senior wideout.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Javen Jacobs - Receiving touchdown during bowl Jacobs had three carries for 24 yards and gathered in all five targets for 46 yards and one touchdown during Monday's 34-21 defeat to Washington State.

Impact Jacobs' receiving touchdown marks his first since Week 7. 2025 is a career year from the running back, who logged 65 rushing attempts for 429 yards and five touchdowns. Out wide, Jacobs recorded 43 receptions for 379 yards and another three TDs.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Miles Davis - Logs five rushing attempts Davis had five rushes for seven yards and gathered in all three targets for 35 yards during Monday's 34-21 loss to Washington State.

Impact Comparing the bowl game to Utah State's other matchups, Davis' statistical output was disappointing, considering he logged his season-low in rushing attempts. Still, 2025 is the running back's best year, backed up by 131 rushing attempts for 731 yards and eight touchdowns. Davis also logged 28 receptions for 201 yards and three TDs.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes - 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

Washington State Shuts Down Late Comeback Attempt to Defeat Utah State in Potato Bowl The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl took place on Monday afternoon, and the Washington State Cougars powered through the Utah State Aggies en route...

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • SI.COM

Broc Lane - Unavailable for bowl game Lane (undisclosed) is reportedly out for Monday's bowl game with Washington State, radio play-by-play announcer Ajay Salvesen reports.

Impact It looks like Lane's collegiate career will end without another bowl game to his stat collection. In 2025, the tight end logged 19 receptions (on 32 targets) for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Lane logged his career-high in yardage and tied his season-high in TDs.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How to Watch Utah State vs. Washington State: Famous Idaho Potato Bowl Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – December 22, 2025

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Utah State Aggies vs. Washington State Cougars Famous Idaho Potato Bowl game, Monday, Dec....

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Data Skrive

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