USU football: Guy's final game a victorious one

LOGAN — Brent Guy's final day as coach at Utah State was a bittersweet one.

The Aggies posted a dominating 47-2 victory over New Mexico State and by most measures are a vastly improved team compared to the one Guy coached in his first game as USU's head coach.

The one area they lacked improvement, however, was on the final scoreboard and after a career record of only nine wins and 38 losses, Guy's tenure in Logan came to a close under cloudy skies and a slight drizzle of rain but with a rare victory.

It also sent the 17 seniors on Utah State's roster out with a win in their home finale.

USU's 3-9 record matches the best showing of any Guy-coached team, equaling the 3-wins from the 2005 season.

The Aggies started the game strong and finished it that way, with NMSU's only score coming on a safety early in the fourth quarter when USU — pinned to the goal-line following a long punt — pitched the ball to Curtis Marsh on a sweep and he was dragged down from behind by NMSU's Oren Long.

By that time, however, the outcome of the game was clearly decided and the two point served only to prevent a shutout.

Led by a running game that ate up 241 yards and a defense that prevented NMSU's potent passing game from having any sustained success. In fact, with the NMSU Aggies being hammered to the tune of negative seven rushing yards, the USU Aggies outgained their opponents 410-156.

Utah State's Diondre Borel led the balanced attack with 53 yards rushing, 118 yards passing and the Aggies enjoyed a turnover-free day. Seven different USU players scored touchdowns and kicker Chris Ulinski connected on a 56-yard field goal to round out the scoring summary.