US EditionBryson Barnes, Tanner Rinker lift Utah State over San Jose State 30-25
Bryson Barnes led scoring with a touchdown pass and run while Tanner Rinker added two late field goals to secure Utah State's Mountain West win.
- On Oct. 17, 2025, Utah State Aggies defeated San Jose State Spartans 30-25 in Logan, Utah, securing a close home victory.
- After a rough week, Utah State leaned on fourth-quarter execution, relying on Bryson Barnes' touchdown plays and Tanner Rinker's two late field goals to secure the win.
- Barnes produced big passing numbers and clutch plays, throwing for 326 yards on 22 of 31 attempts while Utah State defense forced turnovers to shift momentum.
- The victory moved Utah State Aggies to 4-3 overall and 2-1 in the Mountain West, while San Jose State Spartans remain winless on the road this season.
- The Aggies head to New Mexico next Saturday as they look to build on the encouraging home win, while San Jose State Spartans have a bye before facing Hawai'i on Nov. 1.
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Associated Press News
Bryson Barnes, Tanner Rinker lift Utah State over San Jose State 30-25
Bryson Barnes had a touchdown pass and a touchdown run and Tanner Rinker kicked two of his three field goals in the fourth quarter to help Utah State hold off San Jose State 30-25 on Friday night.
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