Legas lead Utah State rally over final three quarters to beat Colorado State 44-24
— Cooper Legas threw four scores and Utah State pulled away from Colorado State in the second half for a 44-24 win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Colorado State Rams
24
Utah State Aggies
44
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSU | 17 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 24 |
| USU | 3 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 44 |
Maverik Stadium · 22,864 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Utah State Aggies | L 14-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs San Diego State Aztecs | W 56-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/15/26 | @ Texas State Bobcats | L 27-66 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Oregon State Beavers | L 26-56 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ UTSA Roadrunners | L 45-59 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:58 24-44
Davon Booth 48 Yd Run (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Touchdown 8:55 24-37
Kobe Johnson 10 Yd Run (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Touchdown 11:38 17-37
Micah Davis 19 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod PAT failed)
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Touchdown 11:53 17-31
Jalen Royals 51 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Touchdown 13:49 17-24
Terrell Vaughn 76 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Touchdown 3:50 17-17
Jalen Royals 24 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Touchdown 6:10 17-10
Davon Booth 22 Yd Run (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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Field Goal 0:20 17-3
Elliott Nimrod 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:34 17-0
Vann Schield 22 Yd Run (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Touchdown 10:36 10-0
Tory Horton 79 Yd Punt Return (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Field Goal 11:27 3-0
Jordan Noyes 30 Yd Field Goal
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USU
2 plays, 13 yards, 1:02 · End of Game
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CSU 1:02
7 plays, 32 yards, 1:35 · Interception
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USU 2:37
3 plays, -17 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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CSU 4:42
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:16 · Fumble
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USU 4:58
7 plays, 91 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:58 24-44
Davon Booth 48 Yd Run (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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CSU 8:55
9 plays, 84 yards, 2:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:55 24-37
Kobe Johnson 10 Yd Run (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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USU 11:38
3 plays, 48 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:38 17-37
Micah Davis 19 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod PAT failed)
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CSU 12:38
4 plays, 7 yards, 0:47 · Downs
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USU 13:25
6 plays, 51 yards, 2:13 · Fumble
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CSU 0:38
15 plays, 83 yards, 5:19 · Fumble
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USU 5:57
9 plays, 37 yards, 3:56 · Punt
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CSU 9:53
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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USU 11:53
3 plays, 56 yards, 0:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:53 17-31
Jalen Royals 51 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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CSU 12:48
3 plays, -4 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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USU 13:49
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:49 17-24
Terrell Vaughn 76 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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CSU
1 play, 0 yards, 0:08 · End of Half
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USU 0:08
10 plays, 73 yards, 2:37 · Missed FG
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CSU 2:45
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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USU 3:50
5 plays, 54 yards, 1:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:50 17-17
Jalen Royals 24 Yd pass from Cooper Legas (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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CSU 5:12
3 plays, -8 yards, 0:54 · Interception
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USU 6:10
8 plays, 89 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:10 17-10
Davon Booth 22 Yd Run (Elliott Nimrod Kick)
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CSU 8:49
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:00 · Punt
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USU 10:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:49 · Interception
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CSU 11:38
9 plays, 35 yards, 3:42 · Interception
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USU 0:20
6 plays, 12 yards, 1:56 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:20 17-3
Elliott Nimrod 43 Yd Field Goal
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CSU 2:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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USU 3:20
10 plays, 30 yards, 4:16 · Punt
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CSU 7:36
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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USU 8:03
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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CSU 9:34
2 plays, 33 yards, 0:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:34 17-0
Vann Schield 22 Yd Run (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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USU 10:06
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:30 · Interception
Showing the last 40 of 45 events.
Team Stats
CSU
USU
20
1st Downs
28
6-19
3rd down efficiency
8-17
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
320
Total Yards
639
225
Passing
387
26/57
Comp/Att
19/29
3.9
Yards per pass
13.3
95
Rushing
252
26
Rushing Attempts
55
3.7
Yards per rush
4.6
8-55
Penalties
7-70
5
Turnovers
4
2
Fumbles lost
2
3
Interceptions thrown
2
27:10
Possession
32:50
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