USU, Utah Utes football: Game at a glance

Grade B-plus

The Utes displayed improved consistency. They piled up 29 first downs and were never forced to punt the entire night.

Defense

Grade A

It was an overall stellar performance by Utah. Paul Kruger had four sacks, and USU's only scores came when the Aggies benefitted from short fields.

Special teams

Grade B

The Utes' punt returns were poor, but kicker Louie Sakoda, as always, was great.

Overall

Grade A-minus

Utah overcame an early mistake to once again dominate the woeful Aggies in Logan.

Utah State report card

Offense

Grade F

The Aggies had just 27 yards rushing and 89 yards passing and managed only eight first downs on the night. They also lost two fumbles and had an interception.

Defense

Grade F

Utah State gave up 233 yards rushing and another 213 yards through the air, allowing Utah to pile up 29 first downs.

Special teams

Grade D

The Aggies' first touchdown was set up by a fumble recovery their first punt.

Overall

Grade F

USU coach Brent Guy couldn't find anything good to say about his team's pathetic performance.

Utah schedule

Date ... Opponent ... Result

Aug. 30 ... at Michigan ... W, 25-23

Sept. 6 ... UNLV ... W, 42-21

Sept. 13 ... at Utah St. ... W, 58-10

Sept. 20 ... at Air Force ... —

Sept. 27 ... Weber St. ... —

Oct. 2 ... Oregon St. ... —

Oct. 11 ... at Wyoming ... —

Oct. 18 ... Colorado St. ... —

Nov. 1 ... at New Mexico ... —

Nov. 8 ... TCU ... —

Nov. 15 ... at San Diego St. ... —

Nov. 22 ... BYU ... —

Overall: 3-0 Conference: 1-0