The last time Utah State won a bowl game was in 2021, when the Aggies beat Oregon State in the now-cancelled LA Bowl. Utah State missed a bowl opportunity during the 2024 season, so Bronco Mendenhall …
For the second time in two years, the Utah State Aggies are headed to the Idaho Potato Bowl to take on Washington State. This is the 6th time that Utah State has gone to this particular bowl game, and the Aggies have a record of 1-4 in the Idaho Potato Bowl (20%). Utah State leads all other teams in appearances, with the next closest team, Boise State, having four appearances. This is Washington State’s first time playing in the Idaho Potato Bowl and this will also be Washington State’s second time on the blue in two years.
The last time Utah State won a bowl game was in 2021, when the Aggies beat Oregon State in the now-cancelled LA Bowl. Utah State missed a bowl opportunity during the 2024 season, so Bronco Mendenhall is helping this team head in he right direction.
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Bryson Barnes finishes the regular season with 2,687 passing yards and throwing for 18 touchdowns and four interceptions. Barnes completed 202 of his 335 passes (60%) and also led the Aggies in rushing yards with 176 carries for 733 yards and nine touchdowns. Braden Pegan, who has now entered the transfer portal, will not play in the Idaho Potato Bowl, but Pegan led the team in receiving yards with 926 yards on 60 receptions, and he also scored five touchdowns. Linebacker John Miller led the team in sacks with 7.5 and also led the team in tackles with 109 total tackles.
For Washington State, Zevi Eckhaus led the Cougars in passing with 1,760 passing yards and 12 touchdowns to nine interceptions. Running back Kirby Vorhees led the Cougars in rushing yards with 576 yards on 138 carries and five touchdowns. Receiver Joshua Meredith led Washington State in receiving yards with 639 yards on 49 receptions and three touchdowns. Defensive end Isaac Terrell led the Cougars in sacks with 7 on the season, and linebacker Parker McKenna led the team in tackles with 83.
Utah State and Washington State last played in 2024 in Pullman, and Washington State won that game against the Aggies, 49-28.
Utah State and Washington State will play on December 22nd at 12:00 PM EST, and the game will be televised on ESPN.
Source: Utah News