Boise State Broncos at Utah State Aggies
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Boise State comes back to defeat Utah State 25-24, Riley scores game-winner
The Broncos (8-4, 6-2 Mountain West) overcame a 24-13 second-half deficit to win, as Quinton Brown reeled in his only catch for a 66-yard touchdown score late in the third, and Riley won it with his fourth-quarter dash.
Max Cutforth was 25-for-48 passing for 325 yards and two touchdowns for Boise State. Malik Sherrod and Chase Penry each had six catches for 56 yards.
For the Aggies (6-6, 4-4), Bryson Barnes was 13-for-31 passing for 184 yards, and added 89 yards and a score on 18 carries. Javen Jacobs had five carries for 92 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
With the Broncos' win, as well as New Mexico's win over San Diego State, the Mountain West Conference championship's participants will be decided by computer rankings. Two out of Boise State, New Mexico, San Diego State, and UNLV will be selected to play for the title.
The Broncos have won the past two Mountain West championships. They head to the Pac-12 Conference next season.
How To Watch
How can I watch Boise State Broncos vs. Utah State Aggies?
- TV Channel: Broncos at Aggies 2021 College Football, week 14, is broadcasted on CBS.
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Scoring Summary
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TD | 1st Period 12:29 | Bryson Barnes 1 Yd Run (Tanner Rinker Kick) |
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FG | 1st Period 7:58 | Colton Boomer 27 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 1st Period 5:07 | Matt Wagner 11 Yd pass from Max Cutforth (Colton Boomer Kick) |
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TD | 1st Period 4:05 | Javen Jacobs 56 Yd Run (Tanner Rinker Kick) |
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TD | 2nd Period 1:55 | Miles Davis 11 Yd Run (Tanner Rinker Kick) |
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FG | 2nd Period 0:12 | Colton Boomer 32 Yd Field Goal |
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FG | 3rd Period 4:09 | Tanner Rinker 37 Yd Field Goal |
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TD | 3rd Period 3:17 | Quinton Brown 66 Yd pass from Max Cutforth (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
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TD | 4th Period 2:26 | Dylan Riley 6 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) |
Statistics
 BOIS |
 USU |
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|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1st Downs | 22 |
| 13-24 | 3rd down efficiency | 1-10 |
| 1-4 | 4th down efficiency | 0-2 |
| 512 | Total Yards | 405 |
| 341 | Passing | 184 |
| 26/49 | Comp/Att | 13/32 |
| 7.0 | Yards per pass | 5.8 |
| 171 | Rushing | 221 |
| 46 | Rushing Attempts | 34 |
| 3.7 | Yards per rush | 6.5 |
| 7-65 | Penalties | 11-91 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 1 | Fumbles lost | 1 |
| 0 | Interceptions thrown | 0 |
| 36:58 | Possession | 23:02 |
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