UConn Huskies at Utah State Aggies
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Bonner's 3 TD passes lead Utah State past UConn 31-20
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.
Bonner finished 20-of-29 passing for 281 yards. Tyler's 161 yards came on 33 carries for Utah State.
The Aggies, favored by 23 1/2-points, improved to 13-1 in their last 14 home openers.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 10:05 | Ta'Quan Roberson 1 Yd Run (Noe Ruelas Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 1:38 | Keelan Marion 13 Yd pass from Zion Turner (Noe Ruelas Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 12:28 | Kyle Van Leeuwen 11 Yd pass from Logan Bonner (Connor Coles Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 3:42 | Robert Briggs 23 Yd Run (Connor Coles Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:48 | Justin McGriff 14 Yd pass from Logan Bonner (Connor Coles Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:01 | Connor Coles 45 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 13:28 | Noe Ruelas 47 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 4th Period 10:09 | Noe Ruelas 54 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 4th Period 6:00 | Brian Cobbs 11 Yd pass from Logan Bonner (Connor Coles Kick) |
Statistics
 CONN |
 USU |
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|---|---|---|
| 21 | 1st Downs | 31 |
| 6-15 | 3rd down efficiency | 6-15 |
| 1-1 | 4th down efficiency | 0-1 |
| 364 | Total Yards | 542 |
| 119 | Passing | 281 |
| 13/33 | Comp/Att | 20/31 |
| 3.6 | Yards per pass | 9.1 |
| 245 | Rushing | 261 |
| 39 | Rushing Attempts | 54 |
| 6.3 | Yards per rush | 4.8 |
| 4-35 | Penalties | 6-60 |
| 3 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 2 |
| 2 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 28:17 | Possession | 31:43 |
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