In 1993, they represented the Big West Conference in the Las Vegas Bowl, and in 1997, they played in the Humanitarian Bowl in Boise, where they were beaten by Cincinnati 35-19.
Now the Aggies will be going back to Boise for what is now called the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl. That game will be played Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. MST against the No. 3 team from the Mid-American Conference.
Possible opponents for the Aggies include Ohio (9-3), Toledo (8-4), Temple (8-4) and Western Michigan (7-5).
The proximity to Logan as well as the fact that the Aggies haven't been to a bowl in 14 years makes Utah State an attractive opponent for the folks in Idaho. WAC champion Louisiana Tech is likely headed to the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego.
All 3 of Utah's FBS teams get to play in postseason games
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Add my congratulations to all three schools as well. Especially happy for USU and coach Andersen. Both USU and Utah will probably be playing bowl opponents with better records thus a chance to "prove" something as well. Best wishes to More..
Congrats USU.
Huge season this year, and I would bet they keep improving.
Might be a nice Christmas Gift for my eighty-year-old-father to be able to travel and see USU (where he graduated college), and both Utah and BYU (where More..
I am pretty sure it was Ball State and not Bowling Green that the Aggies defeated in 1993. It was a fun game and a great time to be an Aggie. Nothing greater than this year! Congratulations to Coach Andersen and this great team. Let's all go to Boise More..