Utah State football is scheduled to begin a road trip against San Diego State on Saturday, Nov. 14, according to a Nov. 9 statement from Utah State University Athletics. The Aggies, currently 4-5 and 3-2 in the Pac-12, will face the Aztecs at 7:30 p.m. (MT).
The game will be televised on USA Network, with Ted Robinson, Darius Walker, and Dalen Cuff providing the broadcast. For radio coverage, the Aggie Sports Network will feature Scott Garrard and Kevin White, with a national broadcast available on the SXM App at 987 or via kslsports.com/kslsportszone.
Utah State enters the matchup with a strong defensive profile, ranking first in the Pac-12 and 45th nationally in total defense, allowing 333.9 yards per game. The program also ranks first in the conference and 28th nationally in passing efficiency defense. Other notable national rankings include 12th in punt return defense and 31st in fourth-down conversion defense. The Aggies are also tied for 27th nationally and first in the conference in fewest fumbles lost, having lost only three on the season.
Individual defensive performances have been a highlight for the Aggies. Junior linebacker Asher Cunningham ranks first among Pac-12 linebackers and 12th nationally with an 88.7 grade. Graduate safety Bobby Arnold is the second-highest-graded safety in the conference with an 80.1 grade. Other high-ranking players include sophomore cornerback David Kabongo, who is the fifth-highest-graded cornerback in the conference, and junior cornerback D'Angelo Mayes, who ranks seventh. Graduate wide receiver Eli Wood is the sixth-highest receiver in the Pac-12 with an 80.2 grade.
Head coach Bronco Mendenhall recently reached a milestone, earning his 150th career victory with the Aggies during a 17-10 win over Fresno State. This victory improved Mendenhall's overall record to 150-100, ranking him fourth among active head coaches in career victories.
Historically, Utah State holds a 5-13 all-time record against San Diego State, but has won four of the last five meetings. This recent success includes a 46-13 victory in the 2021 Mountain West title game and a 32-24 double overtime road win in 2023.
Following the game at San Diego State, the Aggies are scheduled to play Oregon State as part of their back-to-back road games.
