Utah State26 @FINAL 29UNLV , Week 12, Nov 16, 2025

Utah State's offense showed resilience, with QB Bryson Barnes throwing for 256 yards and rushing for 124 yards, including a 58-yard TD run. However, they struggled to finish drives, settling for field goals and missing key extra points, which ultimately cost them in overtime.

The Aggies' defense allowed UNLV to mount multiple comebacks, including a 75-yard drive for a go-ahead TD in the third quarter and a game-tying field goal late in the fourth. They also gave up a 25-yard game-winning run in double overtime, highlighting issues with containment and late-game execution.

Utah State's kicking game was a liability, with Tanner Rinker missing one of two extra points and both kickers missing field goals in the first overtime. This inconsistency directly contributed to the loss, as made kicks could have secured a win in regulation or overtime.

The Aggies committed several costly penalties that extended UNLV drives or negated positive plays. This lack of discipline, especially in high-pressure situations, undermined their defensive efforts and gave the Rebels extra opportunities to stay in the game.

Utah State showed fight by taking leads multiple times, including a 23-20 advantage with seven minutes left. However, they failed to close out the game, allowing UNLV to tie and then win in overtime. This pattern of not finishing strong could be a concern for upcoming games.