Utah State Achieves Best Start Since 2021 with 48-7 Win Over McNeese

Utah State dominated McNeese with a 48-7 victory, marking their best start since the 2021 Mountain West championship season. Quarterback Bryson Barnes led the Aggies with 293 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and 128 rushing yards with two rushing touchdowns, while the team amassed 627 yards total offense including 334 rushing yards. Despite early turnovers and penalties, Utah State's defense limited McNeese to just one touchdown, with standout performances from defensive tackles Carson Tujague and Tyree Morris and sacks by Will Holmes and Bronson Olveao. McNeese, coming off a narrow loss to Weber State, struggled against Utah State's efficient and fast-paced scoring drives, managing only 109 yards by halftime and two scoreless drives in the second half. This game marked the first-ever meeting between the two programs and concluded McNeese's non-conference schedule, as Utah State prepares to face tougher opponents in upcoming matches. The Aggies maintained their undefeated home record and improved to 3-1 overall, demonstrating strong offensive and defensive cohesion.