Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas (5) looks to throw the football during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 in Logan, Utah. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate) LOGAN — A breath of fresh air for Utah State’s football program has been a lack of drama from the transfer portal. Last offseason’s post-bowl and post-spring exodus’, and the necessary scramble to replace nearly all key contributors across the offense and defense, created a lasting dark cloud that hung over the team until the final moment of the season. Head coach Blake Anderson continually referred to the offseason struggles throughout the season, citing them as one of the reasons for Utah State’s on-field struggles that led to numerous blowout losses throughout the 6-7 campaign. This year, things are looking far more promising when it comes to athlete retention. Most of the key contributors from the 2023 squad that still have eligibility are planning on returning to play at Utah State. Of the known entries into the transfer portal, only two — Ralph Frias and Devin Dye — were starters, or even players in the two-deep depth chart. The result of so many returning producers from last season is that Utah State ranks