Love tosses 4 TD passes; Utah State beats BYU again, 45-20
Jordan Love threw for a career-high four touchdowns and ran for another and Utah State beat BYU 45-20 Friday night, the Aggies' first back-to-back wins in the 88-game series since 1973-74.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Utah State Aggies
45
BYU Cougars
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USU | 14 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 45 |
| BYU | 0 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 20 |
LaVell Edwards Stadium · 58,087 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Fresno State Bulldogs | W 17-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Colorado State Rams | W 31-14 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Texas State Bobcats | L 17-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | vs Washington State Cougars | W 17-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Boise State Broncos | L 18-37 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:14 45-20
Gunner Romney 18 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Andrew Mikkelsen Kick)
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Field Goal 6:51 45-13
Dominik Eberle 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:03 42-13
Jordan Love 2 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 3:07 35-13
Dylan Collie 9 Yd pass from Tanner Mangum (Skyler Southam PAT failed)
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Touchdown 4:55 35-7
Ron'quavion Tarver 4 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 10:35 28-7
Jalen Greene 6 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 4:28 21-7
Lopini Katoa 5 Yd pass from Tanner Mangum (Skyler Southam Kick)
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Touchdown 12:23 21-0
Ron'quavion Tarver 6 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 1:50 14-0
Gerold Bright 2 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Touchdown 7:35 7-0
Tipa Galeai 56 Yd Interception Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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USU
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:14 · End of Game
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BYU 1:14
6 plays, 77 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:14 45-20
Gunner Romney 18 Yd pass from Zach Wilson (Andrew Mikkelsen Kick)
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USU 3:46
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:17 · Punt
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BYU 6:03
4 plays, 16 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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USU 6:51
6 plays, 25 yards, 3:12 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:51 45-13
Dominik Eberle 47 Yd Field Goal
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BYU 10:03
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:00 · Downs
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USU 12:03
9 plays, 51 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:03 42-13
Jordan Love 2 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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BYU
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:16 · Fumble
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USU 2:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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BYU 3:07
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:07 35-13
Dylan Collie 9 Yd pass from Tanner Mangum (Skyler Southam PAT failed)
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USU 4:55
10 plays, 82 yards, 3:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:55 35-7
Ron'quavion Tarver 4 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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BYU 8:27
4 plays, 29 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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USU 10:35
10 plays, 81 yards, 4:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:35 28-7
Jalen Greene 6 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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BYU
8 plays, 59 yards, 2:01 · Downs
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USU 2:01
5 plays, 11 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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BYU 4:28
8 plays, 88 yards, 4:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:28 21-7
Lopini Katoa 5 Yd pass from Tanner Mangum (Skyler Southam Kick)
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USU 9:14
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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BYU 11:13
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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USU 12:23
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:23 21-0
Ron'quavion Tarver 6 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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BYU 15:00
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:50 · Downs
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USU 1:50
11 plays, 71 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:50 14-0
Gerold Bright 2 Yd pass from Jordan Love (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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BYU 5:33
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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BYU 7:35
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:33 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:35 7-0
Tipa Galeai 56 Yd Interception Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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USU 10:08
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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BYU 12:06
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:54 · Punt
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
USU
BYU
19
1st Downs
23
5-12
3rd down efficiency
1-9
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
388
Total Yards
361
165
Passing
322
18/28
Comp/Att
30/49
5.9
Yards per pass
6.6
223
Rushing
39
42
Rushing Attempts
16
5.3
Yards per rush
2.4
12-125
Penalties
6-50
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
31:12
Possession
28:48
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