LOGAN – Though much improved from previous weeks, Utah State could not wrestle victory away from its opponents, losing 34-24 to UNLV at home. It’s the first loss to the Rebels since 2008 and makes the Aggies 1-3 for just the second time in more than a decade. For the first nine minutes of the game, Utah State showed off a new-look self, a far cry from the team outscored 90-7 in its previous two outings of the season. It opened the game by stuffing a UNLV run play, sacking its quarterback Doug Brumfield for a loss of seven and then sniffing out a screen pass for a loss of four more yards. The offense only got one first down on its first drive, but the ensuing punt pinned UNLV mere inches from its own goal line. After forcing a three-and-out, the Aggies executed an eight-play, 52-yard touchdown drive, finished by an impressive Justin McGriff catch in the back of the end zone. The first points scored by the offense in 28 days were a big relief in the moment and, just as important, USU held a lead. After that, however, UNLV took over. The Rebels scored 21 unanswered points, featuring