Playing without star quarterback Chuckie Keeton, Utah State lost control of its game with BYU on Friday night. After three quarters of play, the Cougars hold a 31-7 lead.
BYU vs. Utah State score: Cougars light up scoreboard in 3rd quarter
The Aggies only trailed 17-7 at the half, but they were unable to get any kind of offense going in the third. Craig Harrison, who came in relief of Keeton, has completed 13-of-27 passes for just 109 yards.
Taysom Hill connected with Mitch Mathews on a six-yard touchdown strike to cap off BYU’s first drive of the second half. Hill and Mathews then hooked up for their third touchdown connection of the night, a 43-yard pass play that pushed the lead to 31-7.
On the night, Hill has completed 16-of-29 passes for 218 yards and the three aforementioned touchdowns. The Cougars have also carried the football 37 times for 133 yards.
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