Now the Utes turn the page to Big 12 Conference play — the “real” season, as some may call it.
Before turning that page officially, though, let’s take one last look at how Utah defeated the Aggies in their first in-state game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in over a decade.
The defense was the big star for the Utes, as they held Utah State scoreless — and that included two red-zone trips for the Aggies.
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Watch the video above as Morgan Scalley and several of his players talk about the winning effort, and what it says about the Utes.
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Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15) scores a touchdown during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7) goes out of bounds after gaining yards during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Byrd Ficklin (15), right, celebrates with Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7), left, after Ficklin scored a touchdown during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes kicker Dillon Curtis (17) kicks the ball in a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes safety Rabbit Evans (1) gets a turnover for the Utah Utes during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) throws the ball during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah State Aggies huddle before playing the Utah Utes in a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes run on the field before a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) is tackled by Utah State Aggies safety Charger Doty (3) during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Ricky Johnson (11) misses a catch during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah students watch a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Ricky Johnson (11) misses a catch during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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A Utah State Aggies fan is escorted out of the Utah Utes student section by police during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies quarterback Grady Brosterhous (9) prepares to throw the ball during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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A Utah State Aggies fan is escorted out of the Utah Utes student section by police during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Daniel Bray (5) runs to score a touchdown during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans participate in a moment of loudness after the third quarter during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes punter Orion Phillips (92) falls after faking a punt during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7) misses a catch during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7) goes out of bounds after gaining yards during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7) scores a touchdown against the Utah State Aggies during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies running back Javen Jacobs (8) is tackled by Utah Utes safety Rabbit Evans (1) during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Ethan Day (8) keeps his eyes on Utah State Aggies quarterback Grady Brosterhous (9) during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Mana Carvalho (8) attempts an extra two points and fails during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies wide receiver Nikko Boncore (4) fails to catch the ball during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes safety Rabbit Evans (1) gets a turnover for the Utah Utes during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies wide receiver Eli Wood (7) is tackled by Utah Utes cornerback Elijah Reed (11) during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies head coach Bronco Mendenhall coaches during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes celebrate after winning against the Utah State Aggies during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes safety Rabbit Evans (1) “lights the U” after the Utah Utes beat the Utah State Aggies in a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes celebrate after winning against the Utah State Aggies during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes celebrate after winning against the Utah State Aggies during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley walks on the field after the Utah Utes beat the Utah State Aggies in a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes celebrate after winning against the Utah State Aggies during a football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7) scores a touchdown during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes celebrate after Utah Utes wide receiver Creed Whittemore (2) gains yards during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Wayshawn Parker (1) runs down the field during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies linebacker Harrison Taggart (0) is injured and taken out in an ambulance during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Creed Whittemore (2) gains yards during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies linebacker Harrison Taggart (0) is injured and taken out in an ambulance during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah State Aggies linebacker Harrison Taggart (0) is injured during a football game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Braden Pegan (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes walk on the field to warm up for a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes warm up for a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes warm up up for a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Jett Burton, 4, left, son of Brandon Burton, Wide Receivers Assistant, and Ace Bumphis, 3, right, son of Chad Bumphis, Wide Receivers coach, watch the Utah Utes warm up for a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Devon Dampier (4) warms up for a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Jett Burton, 4, left, son of Brandon Burton, Wide Receivers Assistant, and Ace Bumphis, 3, right, son of Chad Bumphis, Wide Receivers coach, watch the Utah Utes warm up for a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes walk on the field to warm up for a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Morgan Scalley arrives to a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes arrive to a football game against the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans line up to see the Utah Utes arrive to a football game againsst the Utah State Aggies at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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Rice-Eccles Stadium before a football game between the Utah Utes and Utah State Aggies in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. | Tess Crowley, Deseret News
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