Utah State's football team turned the intensity up a notch by suiting up in full pads for the first time during fall camp inside Maverik Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. The practice included a little bit of everything, from positional drills to a controlled scrimmage with referees.
"A lot of competition today being the first day with full pads on," said sixth-year head coach Matt Wells. "Our guys know how to compete and practice, and we have gotten better at that from last year."
Offensive highlights from the first day in full pads included a 65-yard touchdown strike from sophomore QB Jordan Love to sophomore WR Jordan Nathan, a 43-yard completion from Love to senior WR Ron’quavion Tarver and a 47-yard touchdown pass from freshman QB Andrew Peasley to freshman WR Deven Thompkins.