Utah State scores 14 unanswered points after halftime to beat Washington State 17-16

Utah State secured a 17-16 victory over Washington State on Friday night, thanks to a second-half surge. Grady Brosterhous led the Aggies with 150 passing yards and a touchdown, while Javen Jacobs contributed 62 rushing yards and a score. The Aggies capitalized on two lost fumbles by the Cougars, converting them into 14 unanswered points in the final two quarters.

Brosterhous connected with Eli Wood for a 27-yard touchdown to trim Washington State's lead to 16-10 with seven minutes left in the third quarter. Jacobs then added a 2-yard touchdown run with six minutes and 22 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter. The Cougars were limited to just 64 yards in the second half, with Wood recording six catches for 84 yards.

Kian Afrookhteh contributed a 48-yard field goal early in the second quarter for Utah State. Washington State struggled, finishing with only 64 yards and a loss of three consecutive games. Leo Pulalasi rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown for the Cougars. The Aggies will next host Oregon State on October 17.