ncaaf Game Recap
Recap - Aggies Defeat UCONN 31-20
Utah State got a 161-yard performance from Calvin Tyler Jr. as a key part of its 31-20 victory over the Huskies on Saturday at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Aggies were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -23.5. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go UNDER the closing total of 59.0.
Calvin Tyler Jr. rushed for 161 yards, while Robert Briggs added 85 yards in the win. Brian Cobbs and Kyle Van Leeuwen added 78 and 54 receiving yards respectively.
Nathan Carter rushed for 190 yards for UCONN, while Cale Millen added 22 yards. Zion Turner threw for 109 yards for the Huskies, while receivers Aaron Turner and Russell Dixon had 32 and 29 yards respectively.
UCONN was outgained by Utah State 542-364 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 31-21 by the Aggies.
The time of possession battle favored Utah State as their offense was on the field for 31:43, longer than the 28:17 of their opponents.
Utah State heads into a Week 1 battle against Alabama. UCONN, meanwhile, will have their next action against Central Connecticut State.