LOGAN – Utah State’s offense last year was a factory of explosive plays which not only generated crucial yards and touchdowns that led to wins, but were simply entertaining. Just for fun, let’s watch one of those plays. A simply stunning display of speed and the ability to take a small play and make a huge impact. In all, a 75-yard play, one of two 70-yard plays from Deven Thompkins in 2021 (and second-longest play of the Aggie season behind Derek Wright’s 76-yard TD catch against New Mexico). Just for kicks, let’s see USU’s longest offensive play of this year. Well, it’s solid. Nothing wrong with the play. A good 31-yard pickup by Kyle Van Leeuwen. It’s just that that is the single longest play of USU’s three-game old season. Utah State had 43 plays of at least 30 or more yards last year, tied for most in FBS and an average of three per game. This year’s Aggies have two plays of 30-plus yards. Total. One year after averaging three per game. Explosive plays lead to explosive offense. Case in point, take the top ten offenses of 2021 and you’ll find all of them inside the top 21 teams

Robert Cason Anderson Mental Health and Wellness Fund. Graphic provided by Utah State University LOGAN, Utah –In memory of Cason Anderson, son of Utah State head football coach Blake Anderson, Utah State Athletics has established the Robert Cason Anderson Mental Health and Wellness Fund. The fund will provide enhancements to the athletics department’s mental health and wellness resources. Through these enhancements, Utah State will provide increased mental health and wellness counseling services, educational opportunities, training and programing for student-athletes, coaches and support staff. Continuing to develop Utah State’s mental health and wellness program through the Robert Cason Anderson Fund will help increase awareness and tackle the stigma surrounding mental health challenges, while offering greater support to all Utah State student-athletes. Cason tragically passed away on Feb. 28, 2022, at the age of 21. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on Nov. 7, 2000, to Blake and Wendy Anderson. He was a 2020 graduate of Jonesboro High School in Arkansas. Cason lived in many places throughout his father’s coaching career, but always considered Hubbard, Texas, to be his home. He moved to Pflugerville, Texas, in 2021, to be near his family and work for his uncle at Techline Pipe. Cason