Barnes throws 3 TDs and rushes for 2 more, Utah State defeats McNeese 48-7
Utah State's offense amassed 627 yards with quarterback Bryson Barnes contributing 421 total yards and five touchdowns in a dominant win over McNeese.
- On Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah, Utah State secured a decisive 48-7 victory over McNeese State.
- The Aggies dominated after thorough preparation and strong execution led by quarterback Bryson Barnes, who accounted for five touchdowns.
- Barnes threw three touchdown passes, including a 45-yard connection to Miles Davis and a 53-yard pass to Brady Boyd, and rushed for two scores.
- Utah State amassed 627 total yards and rushed for 334 yards, while McNeese managed only 239 total yards and scored one touchdown.
- The victory improved Utah State's record to 3-1 as they prepare to enter Mountain West Conference play with momentum.
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The Cowboys saw the pre-league portion of their season come to a close on a long night in Logan, Utah. Playing their second FBS team in three weeks, McNeese was overmatched by a rising Utah State team Saturday night in front of 16,273 at Maverick Stadium. The Cowboys (1-3) saw their losing streak reach three games with a 48-7 defeat at the hands of the 3-1 Aggies. Utah State heads to Vanderbilt next week with a chance of reaching the Top 25. McN…

Barnes throws 3 TDs and rushes for 2 more, Utah State defeats McNeese 48-7
Bryson Barnes threw for 293 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns as Utah State cruised by McNeese, 48-7 on Saturday night.
Aggies Dominate on Both Sides of Ball in 48-7 Win Over McNeese - Utah State University Athletics
LOGAN, Utah — Graduate quarterback Bryson Barnes accounted for a career-high 421 yards of total offense and five touchdowns to lead Utah State to a resounding 48-7 non-conference home win against McNeese on Saturday night at Maverik Stadium.
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