Utah State Aggies is 0-0 on the season, 0-0 against the spread, and holds a power rating of -5.1. Utah State Aggies enters the season with a power rating of -5.1, placing them below average relative to the FBS midpoint. The Utah State Aggies host Idaho State next in Week 1. In 2025, Utah State Aggies went 6-6 overall, 10-2 against the spread, and 5-7 on totals.
In Week 0 of 2026 the Utah State Aggies Power Rating of -5.1 is 5.3 points below the FBS average according to Blue Chip Analytics. Utah State Aggies have logged 0 miles of travel so far, out of a season total of 6,808 miles, ranking 74th heaviest in the FBS.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Bye | |
| Week 1 | Idaho State | Home | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Washington | 657 mi | 1,314 mi |
| Week 3 | Utah | 68 mi | 1,451 mi |
| Week 4 | Troy | Home | 1,451 mi |
| Week 5 | Boise State | 257 mi | 1,965 mi |
| Week 6 | Washington State | Home | 1,965 mi |
| Week 7 | — | Bye | |
| Week 8 | Texas State | 1,127 mi | 4,219 mi |
| Week 9 | Colorado State | Home | 4,219 mi |
| Week 10 | Fresno State | Home | 4,219 mi |
| Week 11 | San Diego State | 684 mi | 5,586 mi |
| Week 12 | Oregon State | 611 mi | 6,808 mi |
| Week 13 | — | Bye | |
| Week 14 | — | Bye | |
| Week 15 | — | Bye | |
| Week 16 | — | Bye | |
The Aggies return quarterback McCae Hillstead, who transferred back after two seasons at BYU, and running back Javen Jacobs, who produced 1,058 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns last year. Wide receiver Anthony Garcia, who scored seven touchdowns in 2025, is joined by portal additions Eli Wood and Javon Robinson, the latter catching 58 passes at Georgia State. The offense averaged 30.9 points and 409.5 total yards last season, and coordinator Robert Anae, who has worked with head coach Bronco Mendenhall for 15 seasons, will look to build on that production.
Utah State allowed 440.1 yards per game, last in the Mountain West, and 28.7 points per outing in 2025. Defensive coordinator Nick Howell returns, along with honorable mention All-Mountain West selections safety Brevin Hamblin and linebacker Bronson Olevao Jr. The Aggies added safety Chapman Lewis, who started at Texas Tech in 2024, and cornerback Antonio Bluiett, an FCS All-American at North Dakota. The 3-3-5 scheme must show progress to keep the team competitive.
Kian Afrookhteh, an honorable mention All-Sun Belt kicker at Coastal Carolina, takes over placekicking duties. Punter Landon Rehkow returns after averaging 42.9 yards per punt, and long-snapper Hyrum Hatch was a freshman All-American in 2024. Javen Jacobs is a weapon on kick returns, giving the Aggies a potential edge in field position.
The Aggies travel to Washington and Utah, mirroring last season's slate of two power-conference road games. They also face Boise State twice in 2026. Utah State beat only one bowl team in 2025 and will need to defeat multiple 2025 bowl teams to return to the postseason. The team's season travel is projected at 5,478 miles.
Head coach Bronco Mendenhall, with a 146-95 career record, enters his second season at Utah State after a 6-7 debut. The staff returns both coordinators, and the roster retains several starters on both sides of the ball. An opposing Pac-12 assistant noted the team's improvement over last season and praised Mendenhall's ability to adapt, particularly with the 3-3-5 defense. This stability could help the Aggies compete in a changing Mountain West.
Utah State Aggies is 0-0 against the spread in the 2026 season.
Utah State Aggies holds a Blue Chip Analytics power rating of -5.1, representing their expected point margin against an average FBS team on a neutral field.
Utah State Aggies's home field advantage rating is 2.9 points, the venue adjustment Blue Chip Analytics applies for games at their home stadium.
Utah State Aggies travels 6,808 miles in the 2026 season, ranking 74th heaviest in the FBS.
Cumulative travel distance counts both the outbound and return journey for every away game. For example, if a team travels 374 miles to play an away game, Blue Chip Analytics counts 748 miles (374 miles there, 374 miles back) toward the cumulative total. Home games and bye weeks add zero miles. The per-week Distance column shows the one-way distance only, as the return trip happens after the game is played.
Utah State Aggies: 0-0 overall, 0-0 ATS, power rating -5.1.
