After falling behind by two touchdowns midway through the first quarter, the Utah State football team rallied to beat UConn 31-20 in a tougher-than-expected season opener on Saturday.
Calvin Tyler Jr. rushes for 161 yards as Aggies pull off harder-than-expected victory in season opener.
Utah State running back Calvin Tyler Jr. carries the ball as Connecticut linebacker Jackson Mitchell defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Logan, Utah. Utah State defensive coordinator Ephraim Banda carries safety Ike Larsen off the field after he intercepted a pass against Connecticut in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022, in Logan.Logan Bonner threw three touchdown passes, Calvin Tyler Jr.
Trailing 14-7 late in the second quarter, Utah State scored 17 points in the final 3:42 to take a 24-14 halftime lead. Robert Briggs scored on a 23-yard run, Bonner connected with Justin McGriff for a 14-yard score and Connor Coles hit a 45-yard field goal. Noe Ruelas kicked field goals of 47 and 54 yards to draw UConn within 24-20 early in the fourth quarter before Bonner led a 75-yard scoring drive, capped by his 11-yard TD pass to Brian Cobbs. A diving interception by Ike Larsen on UConn’s next possession helped seal the win.
Connecticut, playing its first game under coach Jim Mora after going 1-11 last season, took a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Nathan Carter rushed for 110 yards on six carries in the period but his fumble in the second quarter led to Utah State’s first touchdown. He finished the half with nine carries for 130 yards and 20 for 190 for the game.The Aggies, favored by 231/2-points, improved to 13-1 in their last 14 home openers.
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