Utah State Might Be in BIG TROUBLE After Idaho State Loss

Utah State Might Be in BIG TROUBLE After Idaho State Loss

September 6, 2026 · 34 min · Episode 115

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The episode discusses Utah State's troubling loss to Idaho State and the implications for their season, while contrasting it with Colorado State's strong performance against Wyoming.

Utah State might be in BIG, BIG trouble. We talked about the possibility of an upset all week. Then Idaho State actually did it. 29-17. And this wasn't simply an FCS team getting a couple lucky breaks and stealing a game at the end. Utah State threw FOUR interceptions. McKay Hillstead finished 15-of-30 for 178 yards, two touchdowns and three picks. And now I'm starting to have some serious questions about the quarterback position. Bronco Mendenhall says he anticipates Hillstead remaining the starter against Washington. But after what we just watched? Utah State has to figure this out FAST. Because look at what's coming. Washington on the road. Utah on the road. Troy. Then Boise State on the road. I'm not predicting Utah State goes 0-12. That would be a massive overreaction after one game. But if the Aggies play the way they did against Idaho State? I'm having a hard time finding many wins. Meanwhile, Colorado State gave us almost the exact OPPOSITE feeling. What a start for Jim Mora. Haas Haney threw FIVE touchdowns as Colorado State beat Wyoming 35-13 in the Border War. The Rams looked balanced. They forced three interceptions. And after everything Colorado State has gone…

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