DraftKings · as of July 10, 2026
Utah State defeated UTEP 28–16 in a double-digit victory. Utah State covered by 8.5; Game went Under by 15.5. The market closed at Utah State -3.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Utah State -10.0 - a gap of 6.5 points toward Utah State, of which 5.7 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
QB Bryson Barnes threw for 229 yards and a TD, ran for 29 yards and a score, and led the Aggies to 28 points. His dual-threat ability will be key for Utah State's offensive game plan moving forward.
Miles Davis' 58-yard TD run and Broc Lane's 52-yard TD catch gave Utah State a 20-10 halftime lead. The Aggies' ability to generate explosive plays will be crucial in future matchups.
Utah State allowed six sacks and 12 tackles for loss, leading to five consecutive punts. Protecting Barnes and establishing the run will be a focus for improvement in the next game.
After allowing 10 first-half points, the Aggies' defense limited UTEP to just one touchdown and a failed two-point conversion in the second half. This defensive resilience will be important for upcoming contests.
At kickoff, conditions at Maverik Stadium were Clear, 57°F with winds of 5 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Clear
57°F
| Measure | UTEPAway | Utah StateHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 748 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Bye week |
| Season total | 748 miles | 0 miles |
| Body clock | 17:30 | 17:30 |
| Rest | Season opener | Season opener |
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