Thompson's 2 TDs lead Utah State over Wyoming 24-16
Its high-scoring offense largely kept at bay, Utah State turned to defense and special teams to earn its sixth straight victory, 24-16 over Wyoming on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Utah State Aggies
24
Wyoming Cowboys
16
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USU | 7 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| WYO | 3 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 16 |
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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 |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 5:32 24-16
Cooper Rothe 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:37 24-13
Nico Evans 53 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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Touchdown 4:11 24-6
Savon Scarver 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 4:25 17-6
Cooper Rothe 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:45 17-3
Darwin Thompson 3 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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Field Goal 7:47 10-3
Dominik Eberle 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:14 7-3
Cooper Rothe 27 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:30 7-0
Darwin Thompson 56 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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USU
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:45 · End of Game
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WYO 1:45
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:17 · Downs
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USU 2:02
6 plays, -6 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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WYO 5:32
10 plays, 78 yards, 4:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 5:32 24-16
Cooper Rothe 21 Yd Field Goal
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USU 10:28
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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WYO 12:05
6 plays, 24 yards, 3:19 · Punt
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USU 0:24
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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WYO 2:37
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:37 24-13
Nico Evans 53 Yd Run (Cooper Rothe Kick)
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USU 4:11
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:11 24-6
Savon Scarver 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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WYO 4:25
8 plays, 37 yards, 3:41 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:25 17-6
Cooper Rothe 47 Yd Field Goal
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USU 8:06
4 plays, 18 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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WYO 9:45
8 plays, 34 yards, 5:00 · Punt
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USU 14:45
1 play, 3 yards, 0:06 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:45 17-3
Darwin Thompson 3 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
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WYO 14:51
1 play, 0 yards, 0:09 · Interception
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WYO
2 plays, -6 yards, 1:06 · End of Half
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USU 1:06
4 plays, 21 yards, 0:38 · Punt
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WYO 1:44
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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USU 3:08
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:04 · Punt
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WYO 4:12
5 plays, 21 yards, 3:35 · Punt
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USU 7:47
12 plays, 52 yards, 2:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:47 10-3
Dominik Eberle 45 Yd Field Goal
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WYO 10:42
6 plays, 18 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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USU 13:44
3 plays, -14 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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WYO 0:14
4 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:14 7-3
Cooper Rothe 27 Yd Field Goal
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USU 1:38
1 play, 0 yards, 0:07 · Interception
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WYO 1:45
8 plays, 28 yards, 4:06 · Punt
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USU 5:51
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:23 · Missed FG
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WYO 6:14
2 plays, 9 yards, 0:39 · Fumble
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USU 6:53
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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WYO 9:06
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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USU 11:05
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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WYO 13:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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USU 14:30
3 plays, 65 yards, 0:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:30 7-0
Darwin Thompson 56 Yd Run (Dominik Eberle Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
USU
WYO
11
1st Downs
15
4-16
3rd down efficiency
7-19
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-1
194
Total Yards
331
53
Passing
100
12/28
Comp/Att
10/24
1.9
Yards per pass
4.2
141
Rushing
231
33
Rushing Attempts
50
4.3
Yards per rush
4.6
6-52
Penalties
10-80
1
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
1
22:21
Possession
37:39
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