Utah State hosts Idaho State for season opener at Maverik Stadium

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Utah State hosts Idaho State for season opener at Maverik Stadium
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Utah State opens its football season Saturday against Idaho State at Maverik Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. MDT. The Aggies enter this matchup following a 6-7 finish last year and a transition to the Pac-12. Head coach Bronco Mendenhall returns for his second season with the team, while quarterback McCae Hillstead is set to start. Idaho State arrives with a 1-0 record after a 38-10 victory over VMI in Week 0. Bengals quarterback Jordan Cooke recorded 325 passing yards and four touchdowns in that game, presenting an early challenge for the Utah State secondary. The broadcast will be available on CBS Sports Network, with radio coverage provided by the Aggie Sports Network.

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  • Utah State faces Idaho State at 5 p.m. MDT on Saturday.
  • Idaho State enters the game 1-0 following a 38-10 win over VMI.
  • McCae Hillstead will start at quarterback for Utah State.
  • The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
  • Utah State holds a 19-2 all-time series record against Idaho State.
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Everything you need to know ahead of Saturday’s season kickoff between BYU and Utah Tech at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

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