Eli Lucero, The Herald Journal
Utah State tight end Dax Raymond, left, catches a pass as New Mexico State defensive back Ray Buford Jr. defends during game Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, in Logan, Utah.
LOGAN — Utah State avenged its Arizona Bowl loss and then some as it routed New Mexico State 60-13 in its home opener on Saturday night.
"I'm really excited for our team. Great win on really all three phases," head coach Matt Wells said in his postgame press conference. "The goal was to come in here and be really great at special teams, and I thought we did that.