Highlights, key plays and photos from the Utah State Aggies’ season opening win over the UConn Huskies

The Deseret News is providing live coverage from today’s game between Utah State and UConn. Follow along for updates throughout the day.

4th Quarter

Utah State 31, UConn 20

4:50 — With UConn moving down the field for a last gasp comeback attempt, Utah State’s Ike Larsen came up with a big interception to give the Aggies the ball back, and they ran the clock out from there.

6:00 — Bonner found Brian Cobbs in the end zone for a 11-yard touchdown reception, likely sealing the win for the Aggies. It was the third career touchdown of Cobbs career, going back to his time at Maryland.

10:09 — UConn inches even closer thanks to a 54-yard field goal by Ruelas.

12:00 – After a game of hot potato, following a fumble by Calvin Tyler Jr., UConn claimed possession just past the 50-yard line. Tre Wortham forced the fumble, while Chris Shearin recovered.

13:28 — UConn cuts into Utah State’s lead with 47-yard field goal by Noe Ruelas.

3rd Quarter

0:01 — Utah State and UConn combined for five offensive possessions in the period, four of which ended with a punt, the other being cut short by the end of the quarter.

2nd Quarter

0:01 — USU kicker Connor Coles hits a 45-yard field goal to give the Aggies a two score lead entering the half.

1:48 — Justin McGriff made a great catch in the end zone to give the Aggies their first lead of the day, on a 14-yard reception.

3:42 — True freshman running back Robert Briggs rushes for his first career touchdown, a 23-yard run.

12:28 — Logan Bonner finds wide receiver Kyle Van Leeuwen for a 11-yard touchdown, Utah State’s first touchdown of the season.

14:08 – 13:01 — USU corner Ajani Carter forces a UConn fumble. A few plays later, Aggie QB Logan Bonner found wide receiver Terrell Vaughn for a 30-yard gain, USU’s biggest play from scrimmage on the day so far.

1st Quarter

1:38 — UConn QB Zion Turner completes a 13-yard touchdown pass to Keelan Marion to add to the Huskies advantage.

5:11 — USU safety Hunter Reynolds intercepts UConn backup QB Zion Turner. Second significant defensive play of the game by Reynolds.

8:44 — Utah State running back Pailate Makakona fumbles in UConn territory — Jackson Mitchell with the force — ending a promising Aggie drive.

10:05 — The Huskies scored the game’s first touchdown on a 1-yard sneak by quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson. A 52-yard run by UConn running back Nate Carter set up the score.

Pregame prep

Here are a few stories to get you ready for the Utah State’s season opener: