FRESNO, California \u2013\u00a0The Utah State Aggies football program is ticketed for a bowl game after battling back in the second half for a 28-17 win over Fresno State.<\/p>\n
The Aggies (6-5, 4-3 MW) took on the Fresno State Bulldogs (7-4, 4-3 MW) on Saturday, November 22.<\/p>\n
\ud835\udc00\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc25 \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc24. \ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc1b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc1e!#AggiesAllTheWay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/zdpeb8hiYS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USU Football (@USUFootball) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n First Half<\/p>\n After trading punts, Fresno State broke the deadlock when Rayshon Luke took a handoff and burst 69 yards for a touchdown.<\/p>\n Two more punts followed before Utah State found its offensive footing.<\/p>\n Following a Bulldog turnover on downs, offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven dove deep into the playbook for a scoring play.<\/p>\n On 1st and 10, Barnes lateralled to Anthony Garcia in the flat. Garcia looked downfield before lofting a spiral into the end zone that Brady Boyd came down with for a 24-yard touchdown.<\/p>\n Barnes \u27a1\ufe0f Garcia \u27a1\ufe0f Boyd for 6\ufe0f\u20e3!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @CBSSportsNet<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/V8gbiZvL9e<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USU Football (@USUFootball) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Fresno State regained the lead in the second period when Dylan Lynch nailed a 30-yard field goal for a 10-7 advantage.<\/p>\n After trading empty possessions, the Bulldogs added a late touchdown when E.J. Warner connected with Jahlil McClain for a 43-yard touchdown.<\/p>\n USU kicker Tanner Rinker missed a 46-yard attempt to end the half, trailing 17-7. It was Rinker\u2019s fourth miss in his past six attempts after beginning the season 10-of-10.<\/p>\n Second Half<\/p>\n Fresno State began the final 30 minutes with a three-and-out punt before Utah State produced its best drive of the night to that point.<\/p>\n Barnes piloted a 15-play 75-yard drive that ended with Anthony Garcia\u2019s second touchdown pass of the day, this one coming to Barnes with the Bulldogs\u2019 defense nowhere in the area.<\/p>\n Dial it up \u27a1\ufe0f Aggie Special!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @CBSSportsNet<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/VsyikU6WgZ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USU Football (@USUFootball) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n Utah State got the football back with a chance to take the lead, but Miles Davis fumbled deep in Aggie territory, giving the ball back to Fresno State.<\/p>\n USU got the ball back two plays later on Bronson Olevao Jr\u2019s second interception in as many weeks.<\/p>\n Right place. Right time. @BronsonOlevao<\/a> with the INT!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @CBSSportsNet<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Eyvu8wcZ3B<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USU Football (@USUFootball) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Aggies moved 80 yards in 15 plays, taking a 21-17 lead when Javen Jacobs broke a 19-yard TD run right up the middle.<\/p>\n ALL DETERMINATION \ud83d\ude24@_JavenJacobs<\/a> <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @CBSSportsNet<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lohDUCaZrc<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USU Football (@USUFootball) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n USU\u2019s defense held firm, forcing a huge three-and-out to get the football back.<\/p>\n An exhausted Bryson Barnes moved his team into the red zone before handing off to Jacobs for a 19-yard TD that gave the Aggies a 28-17 lead with 6:05 to play.<\/p>\n .@_JavenJacobs<\/a> has OFFICIALLY taken over! <\/p>\n \ud83d\udcfa @CBSSportsNet<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/tVlVJe16Kd<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 USU Football (@USUFootball) November 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Following Utah State football with KSL Sports Zone<\/p>\n Utah State<\/a>\u00a0wraps up the 2025 regular season against the Boise State Broncos at Maverik Stadium on Friday, November 28. Kickoff is at 2 p.m. MT on CBS.<\/p>\n Listen to USU football games on\u00a0KSL Sports Zone<\/a>\u00a0with Scott Garrard and former Aggie QB Kevin White on the call.<\/p>\n Find KSL Sports coverage of Utah State University Athletics\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Take us with you, wherever you go.<\/p>\n Download the new & improved KSL Sports app from Utah\u2019s sports leader. You can stream live radio and video and stay up to date on all your favorite teams.<\/a><\/p>\n Brian Preece is a KSLSports.com insider covering Locals in MLB and the Salt Lake Bees. Follow Brian\u2019s Bees and Beehive baseball\u00a0here<\/a>.\u00a0Find Brian on\u00a0X,<\/a>\u00a0Instagram,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0BlueSky<\/a>\u00a0at @bpreece24.<\/p>\n