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How Utah State has surprised opponents with its backup quarterback | Sports

As Utah State lined up for 1st & Goal late in its eventual win over Air Force last Saturday, the Aggies lined up in an unusual formation. Quarterback Bryson Barnes was lined up as a wide receiver and backup quarterback Anthony Garcia was standing behind center. Barnes then jogged over to stand behind Garcia, the latter then rushing up right behind center Jimmy Liston, as if he was about to take the snap and quickly run the ball up the middle. Instead, Garcia then sprinted to his right as Barnes took the shotgun snap but then passed the ball to a wide-open Garcia. The only thing that stopped an easy touchdown was an excellent solo tackle by Falcon’s safety Max Mustell. Just see it for yourself. What stands out about this play, as opposed to others where Garcia had more notable results (such as his two touchdowns and a two-point conversion), is the reaction of the Air Force defense. The players were scrambling, uncertain as to exactly what they were supposed to do. Each movement by Garcia introduced new uncertainty. Would Garcia take the snap and pass it? Run with it? Would he toss it backward to Barnes and then

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