Colorado State football suffered a 31-14 loss to conference opponent Utah State in Logan on October 31, 2026. The defeat leaves the Rams with a 3-5 record for the season.
The game saw significant momentum shifts and disciplinary actions. In the fourth quarter, CSU wide receiver Jaivyn Moore was ejected following a scuffle with Utah State defenders. Following the ejection, quarterback Hauss Hejny connected with Cedric Ross for a 21-yard touchdown pass, and Hejny completed a successful two-point conversion with Tommy Maher to narrow the deficit.
Utah State's offense maintained control throughout much of the contest. In the first quarter, Nehemiah Washington scored on a 31-yard touchdown run to give the Aggies an early 7-0 lead. During the second quarter, McCae Hillstead scored on an 18-yard scramble. The Aggies extended their lead to 24-6 in the third quarter after Javen Jacobs ran for a 12-yard touchdown. Kaina Watson later added a 7-yard touchdown pass from Hillstead to extend the lead to 31-6.
The Rams' offense struggled to find rhythm, failing to score any points in the first half. During that period, Utah State accumulated 17 points and 291 total yards. Durell Robinson provided the Rams' only touchdown via a 6-yard run in the third quarter following a 75-yard drive.
Entering the matchup, Colorado State was playing without starting running back Mel Brown due to an injury sustained during a game against San Diego State. Utah State was also missing leading receiver Eli Wood due to injury. The Rams previously secured a 56-49 victory against San Diego State on October 24, 2026.
Colorado State is scheduled to face No. 20 Boise State on Nov. 7.
