LOGAN – On the final play of the second quarter of Utah State’s season opener against Robert Morris, USU quarterback Bryson Barnes, filling in for an injured Spencer Petras, threw a long pass intended for Colby Bowman. The Aggies were hoping to get a quick score before halftime (the snap to Barnes came with less than 30 seconds before the break). Instead, Robert Morris cornerback Rob Carter Jr. leapt into the air and reeled in a catch-of-the-year-candidate-interception. The Colonials drew an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in the ensuing, and rather justified, celebration of the insane catch. And the lost yardage only moved the spot from which RMU quarterback would take a knee from so the Colonials could take their 14-10 lead into the locker room. Not the greatest start in the world for a USU team favored to win by 30-plus points in its home/season opener for 2024. Although the Aggies would eventually find a way to pull away and win 36-14 despite two major injuries and the overall slow start. “That game, in a way, summed up our last 60 days,” USU interim head coach Nate Dreiling said. “We took some blows, adversity hit, and it finished with a group

LOGAN — The 2024 college football season begins for Utah State this week, finally ending a summer of unexpected events and tragedy. There are a lot of new faces, from coaches to players, and all will get their first chance to show what they’re truly made of as the Aggies host Robert Morris on Merlin Olsen Field this Saturday evening. Game Info: Kickoff: 6 p.m. Location: TV Broadcast: Radio: KVNU (102.1 FM, 610 AM) KVNU Aggie Gameday Pregame: Begins 4 p.m. on 102.1 FM, 610 AM KVNU Aggie Call Postgame: Starts immediately after Coach Dreiling’s post-game comments. Utah State Depth Chart USU Football Week 1 Two-Deep Depth Chart (OFFENSE) Position Starter Reserve QB Spencer Petras Bryson Barnes RB Rahsul Faison Robert Briggs Jr. WR Jalen Royals Grant Page WR Otto Tia Jack Hestera SLOT WR Kyrese White Kahanu Davis TE Broc Lane Josh Sterzer LT Cole Motes Trey Andersen LG Wyatt Bowles George Maile C Falepule Alo Bryce Radford RG Aloali’i Maui Elia Migao RT Teague Andersen Jared Pele USU Football Week 1 Two-Deep Depth Chart (DEFENSE) Position Starter Reserve DE Blaine Spires Marlin Dean DT Gabriel Iniguez Taz Williams DT Miguel Jackson Bo Maile DE Enoka Migao Lawrence Falatea WILL Jon Ross

The penultimate game of the season for Utah State will feature a matchup with San Diego State, an opponent who historically had been a thorn in USU’s side but in recent years the results of Aggie/Aztec games have been sweet memories for the Logan faithful. This game will also be the final home game of the season and the send-off for the Aggie seniors. This is the 11th installment in a series of 12 opponent previews that will go in-depth on each of the Aggies foes for the 2024 football season. Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 1 – Robert Morris Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 2 – USC Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 3 – Utah Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 4 – Temple Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 5 – Boise State Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 6 – UNLV Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 7 – New Mexico Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 8 – Wyoming Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 9 – Washington State Utah State Football Opponent Preview Vol. 10 – Hawaii Game Info Game Day: Nov. 23 Location: Merlin Olsen Field (Logan, UT) Kickoff Time: 1:30 p.m. TV Broadcast: CBS

LOGAN, Utah — In coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and local law enforcement, Utah State has announced several updates to their security procedures at Maverik Stadium in response to a recent assessment. For fans attending events at Maverik Stadium, including home football games, clear bags (maximum 12 inches by 12 inches by 6 inches) will be accepted at all entrances. Opaque medical and diaper bags of reasonable size will only be allowed through Gates B and E. All attendees with non-clear bags will be directed to enter via Gates B and E, and will not be otherwise permitted entry into the facility.   Gates A and K will also be closed to public access and limited to entry for credentialed staff and media. The Jim & Carol Laub Athletics-Academic Complex, located beyond the north end zone, will be closed to public access on game days, including the Steve Mothersell Hall of Honor. Utah State will also be implementing a “no re-entry” policy for events at Maverik Stadium. Fans will not be allowed to re-enter the facility except for extenuating circumstances approved by facility and event management command, such as retrieving medical equipment. In maintaining a safe environment for all patrons,