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Get to Know Utah State:
- Location: Logan, UT
- Established: 1888
- Enrollment: 35,770
- Mascot: Aggies
- Colors: Dark navy and white
- Conference: Mountain West (joining the new Pac 12 in 2026)
What You Need to Know:
- Texas A&M is 1-0 after beginning the season after a 42-24 victory over the UTSA Roadrunners.
- Utah State is 1-0 after a 28-16 win over the UTEP Miners.
- Texas A&M is currently ranked No. 14 in ESPN’s Football Power Index, while Utah State comes in at No. 103.
Betting Lines:
- The Ags are currently 30.5-point favorites over Utah State
- The over/under is 57.5.
Historical Notes:
- Texas A&M leads the all time series 1-0, winning 38-30 in 2009. If the game is that close this year, there will be riots in the streets.
- Famous Utah State alumni include Packers QB Jordan Love, Commanders LB Bobby Wagner, NFL Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen, Crumbl COO Sawyer Hemsley, Astronaut Mary Louise Cleave and Nobel Prize-winning economist Lars Peter Hansen.
What To Watch For:
- Run defense? The most alarming part of the UTSA game for the Aggies was the number of yards they gave up on the ground. While that seemed to get rectified as the game wore on, struggling on that front for two straight weeks against inferior competition would really start to set off some alarm bells.
- Run offense? A&M didn’t necessarily struggle to run the ball last week, they just didn’t do very much of it. Much of that was likely in response to UTSA’s defensive scheme, so it will be interesting to see what they do against a Utah State team who, on paper, is not as talented as the Roadrunners.
- Sunburn. An 11:45 a.m. kickoff means it’s hydration season, for players and fans alike. Also there is no shame in re-applying sunscreen at halftime.
Media Blitz:
- Venue: Kyle Field (College Station, TX)
- Kickoff: 11:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6
- TV: SEC Network
Weather:
- Partly cloudy. High around 90F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph.
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