Utah State football was scheduled to host Troy in its annual Homecoming game on Saturday, Sept. 26, at 5:30 p.m. (MT), according to a September 21 statement from Utah State University Athletics. The game features the 0-3 Aggies against the 2-1 Trojans.
The game will be televised on CBS Sports Network with Jordan Kent handling play-by-play, Doug Pederson serving as analyst, and Brandon Baylor as reporter. For local viewers on Xfinity, the game is on Channel 269 or HD 753, while DISH viewers can find it on Channel 158 and DirecTV on Channel 221. The Aggie Sports Network will provide radio coverage with Scott Garrard on play-by-play and Kevin White as analyst, with national access via XM 273 or the SXM App at 983.
This matchup marks the fourth meeting in the series history between Utah State and Troy. The Trojans hold a 2-1 advantage in the series. The last time the two teams met was on Oct. 2, 2004, in a Sun Belt Conference game where Troy won 49-21. This will be the second meeting in Logan, following a 23-14 Troy victory on Nov. 15, 2003. Utah State and Troy previously served as conference foes in the Sun Belt Conference during the 2004 and 2023 seasons.
Statistically, Utah State's defense ranks second in the Pac-12 Conference in total defense with 359.0 yards allowed per game, as well as in tackles for loss at 5.3 per game and passing efficiency at 123.1. Graduate wide receiver Eli Wood ranks second in the Pac-12 and 45th nationally in receptions with 5.3 per game. He also ranks fourth in the Pac-12 and 54th in the nation with two receiving touchdowns, and fifth in the Pac-12 in receiving with 63.3 yards per game.
Utah State head coach Bronco Mendenhall holds a career record of 146-97 (.601) and has led 17 of his 19 teams to bowl eligibility, a ranking that is second among active FBS coaches. His 146 career wins are the fourth-most among active FBS coaches. Additionally, Utah State Athletics was set to induct its 23rd Hall of Fame Class on Friday, Sept. 25, including Chari Hawkins, Reid Newey, Jennifer Schlott, and the 1960 and 1961 football teams.
The Aggies enter the game with an all-time Homecoming record of 59-34-2 (.632), including a 10-4 (.714) record in their last 14 Homecoming games.
