Utah State running back Calvin Tyler Jr. (4) carries for a touchdown during the second quarter of the team’s NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. Marco Garcia, AP
Trent Wood
By Trent Wood
Trent Wood is a sports writer for the Deseret News.

Editor’s note: The Deseret News is providing live coverage from Saturday’s Mountain West conference contest between Utah State and Hawaii. Check back for updates throughout the game.

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Utah State tight end Josh Sterzer (83) celebrates with teammates after scoring against Hawaii during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State wide receiver Terrell Vaughn carries against Hawaii during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State coach Blake Anderson stands on the sideline during the team's NCAA college football game against Hawaii on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State cornerback Jamie Nance (16) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble on a punt to Hawaii during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State wide receiver Brian Cobbs carries against Hawaii in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State tight end Broc Lane (87) can't pull in a pass while being guarded by Hawaii linebacker Logan Taylor (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State tight end Broc Lane (87) is congratulated by teammates for his touchdown against Hawaii during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State linebacker Omari Okeke (5) tries to stop Hawaii running back Dedrick Parson (31) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Hawaii running back Dedrick Parson (31) tries to get past Utah State linebacker Omari Okeke (5) and safety Hunter Reynolds (27) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas (5) is sacked by Hawaii defensive back Meki Pei (28) and defensive lineman Blessman Ta'ala (55) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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As Hawaii's Ben Falck (86) holds the ball, place-kicker Matthew Shipley (2) makes a field goal against Utah State in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State running back Calvin Tyler Jr. (4) gets past Hawaii defensive back Peter Manuma (33) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Hawaii defensive back Meki Pei (28) tries to pull down Utah State running back Calvin Tyler Jr. (4) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Hawaii defensive back Malik Hausman (9) tries to advance after recovering a blocked punt during the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah State, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State quarterback Cooper Legas (5) leaps between Hawaii defensive back Hugh Nelson II (3) and linebacker Penei Pavihi (1) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP
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Utah State running back Calvin Tyler Jr. (4) makes a catch, going on to score a touchdown in the second quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Hawaii, Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Marco Garcia) | Marco Garcia, AP

Final

Utah State 41, Hawaii 34

4th Quarter

Utah State 41, Hawaii 34

0:18

  • Hawaii forced to attempt a field goal from 19 yards out. Matthew Shipley’s try is good, cutting the Aggies lead to a single score.

3:33

  • Hawaii keeps it within 10 points thanks to a 69 yard touchdown run by running back Tylan Hines.

4:33

  • USU safety Ike Larsen intercepts Hawaii quarterback Brayden Shager and returns it 36 yards for a touchdown, all but sealing the victory for Utah State.

12:26

  • Hawaii finds the end zone — and pulls with 10 points — on a 31-yard Brayden Shager pass to former Stanford receiver Caleb Phillips on fourth down.

3rd Quarter

Utah State 34, Hawaii 17

0:42

  • USU kicker Connor Coles put the Aggies up three scores with a 42-yard field goal.

3:12

  • USU safety Hunter Reynolds intercepts Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager, gifting the Aggies possession in Hawaii territory.

3:18

  • Utah State responds to Hawaii’s touchdown with a 13-play, 75-yard drive, capped off by a 4-yard touchdown by running back Calvin Tyler Jr.

9:01

  • Hawaii starts the half well, with a touchdown run by Nasjzae Bryant-Lelei. Bryant-Lelei’s run finished off an 8-play, 61 yard drive.

2nd Quarter

Utah State 24, Hawaii 10

1:26

  • Utah State scores late in the half, as Cooper Legas throws his third touchdown pass of the night, the latest a 35-yard strike to a wide open Calvin Tyler Jr. Legas has completed 11 of 17 pass attempts for 214 yards and three touchdowns.

3:29

  • USU kicker Connor Coles’ 38-yard field goal try is blocked by Hawaii’s John Tuitupou.

5:30

  • USU safety Ike Larsen intercepts Hawaii quarterback Brayden Schager, gifting the Aggies possession moments after Utah State went three-and-out on offense for the first time in the game.

8:08

  • Hawaii continues to hang around, thanks to a 49-yard field goal by Matthew Shipley, a new season long for the Warriors’ place kicker.

11:35

  • USU quarterback Cooper Legas finds tight end Broc Lane for a 16-yard touchdown pass, capping off an 8-play, 75-yard drive. Lane makes his first touchdown catch of the season.

14:39

  • Hawaii is on board with an 11-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Jonah Panoke. The Warriors drove 75 yards in seven plays.

1st Quarter

Utah State 10, Hawaii 0

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1:43

  • USU kicker Connor Coles gives the Aggies a little more breathing room with a 21-yard field goal.

2:32

  • Cornerback Jamie Nance continues to make game-changing plays on special teams, with his third recovered muffed punt in as many weeks.

10:44

  • USU gets on the board first with a 68-yard touchdown reception by tight end Josh Sterzer. Sterzer was wide open down the sideline, after a busted coverage. The Aggies drove 85 yards in two plays.

Pregame prep

Here are a few stories to get ready for Utah State’s game against Hawaii:

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