The view of Merlin Olsen Field from a suite at the West Stadium Center at Maverik Stadium in Logan.
The view of Merlin Olsen Field from a suite at Maverik Stadium in Logan. Jeff Hunter, Deseret News
Ryan McDonald

By Ryan McDonald

Utah State (0-1) vs. San Diego State (1-0)

  • Kickoff: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. MDT
  • Venue: Maverik Stadium (25,100 capacity; approximately 5,350 fans allowed)
  • Surface: AstroTurf GameDay Grass
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
  • Livestream: CBS Sports
  • Radio: KZNS 1280 AM/97.5 tFM
  • Series: San Diego State leads 12-2, including all four in Logan, although Utah State won 23-17 last year on the road, snapping a 10-game losing streak to the Aztecs.
  • Weather: Clear skies with temperatures in the 40s.

THE STAKES

For Utah State: The Aggies will be trying to avoid starting 0-2 for the first time since 2009 when they fell to a ranked Utah team and Texas A&M. Utah State ultimately finished 4-8 that season.

For San Diego State: The Aztecs will be looking to start 2-0 for the second consecutive season. Last year, they began the campaign 3-0 before falling to the Aggies and wound up finishing the season 10-3.

THE TRENDS

For Utah State: The Aggies have finished above .500 the past two years after not reaching that mark the previous three seasons.

For San Diego State: The Aztecs haven’t had a losing season since 2009, when they, like the Aggies, went 4-8.

NEXT UP

Utah State will be on the road next Thursday at Nevada, while San Diego State will be at home next Friday versus San Jose State.

UTAH STATE SCHEDULE

Oct. 24 — Boise State 42, Utah State 13

Oct. 31 — San Diego State

Nov. 5 — at Nevada

Nov. 14 — Fresno State

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Nov. 19 — at Wyoming

Nov. 26 — New Mexico

Dec. 3 — Air Force

Dec. 12 — at Colorado State

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