Utah State ended up putting up a good fight against Boise State after trailing 21-0 but fell with just over three minutes left in the game when they failed to convert in the redzone after an interception. Cooper Legas had a season high 306 yards passing and threw for a touchdown while also throwing two interceptions. Calvin Tyler Jr. struggled all day, rushing for just 65 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. The star of the game was wide receiver Terrell Vaughn, who had 148 yards receiving and a touchdown on eight receptions.
Second quarter
TD BSU; Taylen Green six yard touchdown pass to Eric McAlister; BSU: 7; USU: 0
TD BSU; Taylen Green 50 yard touchdown pass to LaTrell Caples; BSU: 14; USU: 0
TD BSU; Taylen Green 25 yard touchdown pass to Eric McAlister; BSU: 21; USU: 0
TD USU; Terrell Vaughn run three yards for a touchdown; BSU: 21; USU: 7
Third quarter
FG USU; Connor Coles 22 yard field goal; BSU: 21; USU: 10
TD BSU; Taylen Green one yard touchdown pass to Scott Matlock; BSU: 28; USU: 10
TD USU; Cooper Legas 75 yard touchdown pass to Terrell Vaughn; BSU: 28; USU: 17
Fourth quarter
TD USU; Calvin Tyler Jr.