Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas prepares to hand the ball off during USU’s 34-27 win over Air Force on October 9, 2022 This is the first article in a three-part series analyzing the three phases of the game for Utah State football for the upcoming 2023 season Utah State went from an offensive powerhouse in 2021, aiding the team in its Mountain West title run, to a below-average and at times anemic offense in 2022. Reversing that trend will be a huge priority for head coach Blake Anderson who has taken over the duties of offensive coordinator (along with co-OC Kyle Cefalo) and play-caller after last year’s struggles. There are a lot of players to replace but a lot of newcomers and up-and-comers are poised to fill those shoes as best they can. So how do each of the position groups fare as of now, post spring ball and pre fall camp? We’ll go over each group, from quarterback to the running back and wide receiver rooms, and to the offensive line. Quarterback Position Strength — Average National Prognostication Phil Steele MW Unit Ranking – 7th Athlon Sports MW Unit Ranking – 8th This is probably the one position group