BYU 34, UTAH STATE 14

PLAYER OF THE GAME

The BYU defensive lineman set up shop in Utah State's backfield, especially in the first half. He finished with six tackles and one sack.

PLAY OF THE GAME

Three minutes into the contest, BYU quarterback Max Hall connected with wide receiver Austin Collie, who turned down the sideline, stiff-arming USU defensive back Caleb Taylor along the way, for a 76-yard touchdown in the Cougar victory.

KEY CALL

After cutting BYU's lead to 34-14 midway through the fourth quarter, USU attempted an on-side kick. The Aggies recovered, but officials flagged USU for a penalty, forcing a re-kick. Utah State tried another on-side kick that bounced around before Harvey Unga recovered for the Cougars.

QUOTABLE

"To have it that spirited and heated with the margin the way it was right to the end, I think is a positive thing for why we play this game.

BYU coach Bronco Mendenhall on the USU-BYU rivalry"

UP NEXT

VS. NEW MEXICO (2-3)

When: Oct. 11, 4 p.m.

Where: Provo

TV: The mtn. Radio: 1160AM, 102.7FM

Update: The Cougars return to Mountain West Conference play. The Lobos host the 2-3 Wyoming Cowboys today. You can scout the Lobos by watching The mtn. at 7:30 p.m.