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LOGAN — In the first ever matchup against and ACC opponent in Logan, the Utah State Aggies used a strong defensive performance to get past Wake Forest 36-24.
The Aggies struggled offensively much of the game. They got themselves into an early hole after a scrambling Chuckie Keeton threw an interception that was returned for a TD.
“@ACCSports: #WakeForest takes 7-0 lead over #UtahState on a 75-yard interception return by Josh Banks”
— Simba (@augywhite) Sept. 13, 2014
It didn't take long for the Aggies defense to score a touchdown of their own.
#UtahState gets an INT return of its own to tie the game 7-7 against #WakeForest first team to score on offense wins?
— ACC Sports (@ACCSports) Sept. 13, 2014
Utah State's offense finally got into the end zone after wide receiver Donald Butler threw a touchdown pass to JoJo Natson on an end around trick play
Jojo Natson with the 40 yard touchdown reception, the passer? Ronald Butler. #USUvsWF
— Aggie Radio Sports (@Aradiosports) Sept. 14, 2014
Aggie fans were holding their breath when Chuckie Keeton came out of the locker room at halftime on crutches.
Chuckie hurt again? RT @standardex: Aggies gasping again, but get win! @standardex@USU. holds off #WakeForest: http://t.co/qesZKqb3Sw
— Cimaron Neugebauer (@CimCity) Sept. 14, 2014
Utah State dominated on the defensive side of the ball allowing negative 25 yards rushing and scoring 2 defensive touchdowns. USU defensive end, B.J. Larsen led the Aggies with 3 quarterback sacks.
“@Aggies_KSL: Minus-25 net rushing yards for Wake Forest. Defense, Aggies. #USUvsWF” @USUBangarang@SESchwartzman Why you run on us?
— Dylan Jones (@DJonesy187) Sept. 14, 2014
B.J. Larsen with his third sack of the game. #USUvsWF
— Jeffrey Dahdah (@DahdahUSU) Sept. 14, 2014
Wake Forest rallied but couldn't overcome costly turnovers.
[The News & Observer] Turnovers hurt Wake Forest in 36-24 loss http://t.co/wiJX65P51P#WFU#WakeForest
— Deacons SportSpyder (@DeaconsSpyder) Sept. 14, 2014
