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LOGAN — Utah State kept itself in contention for a Mountain Division title with a 34-20 victory over UNLV.
The Aggies used a strong defensive performance, sacking UNLV quarterback Blake Decker six times and holding the Rebels to just 25 yards rushing. The victory came with price as the Aggies lost quarterback Craig Harrison to a knee injury.
Neither offense could get much going early.
I think the punter is gonna see more playing time than anyone this game. #USUAggies#USUvsUNLV— Dallon Durfey (@DallonDurfey) October 25, 2014
Utah State quarterback Craig Harrison got the Aggie offense going by making plays with his feet to set up a touchdown pass to Jefferson Court
Nice pitch and catch by @12CraigHarrison to @JCourt33#GoAggies#USUvsUNLV — Ned Adams (@nedadams) October 25, 2014
UNLV got on the board with a spectacular TD catch
What a catch by Kendal Keys. Tipped, bobbled, 31-yard touchdown pass from Blake Decker. #UNLVFB on the board, down 10-7. — Danny Webster (@DannyWebster21) October 25, 2014
The Aggies answered with an impressive touchdown catch of their own.
Touchdown JoJo Natson! 71-yard touchdown reception from Harrison. PAT is good. 17-7 USU. #USUvsUNLV— Mitch Henline (@MitchHenline) October 25, 2014
Utah State began the third quarter where it left off with another long, electrifying touchdown.
Another quick screen, Joe Hill takes the pass 69 yards for the score. USU leads 24-13. Career-long reception for Hill. #usuvsunlv — Kalen Taylor (@Kalen_Taylor) October 25, 2014
Utah State quarterbacks can't seem to catch a break this season. After losing Chuckie Keeton and Darell Garretson to injuries, third-string quarterback Craig Harrison headed to the locker room on crutches.
After a UNLV touchdown early in the 4th quarter, Utah State put the Rebels away with two late interceptions to preserve the win. With the win, Utah State improves to 5-3 overall and 2-1 in Mountain West play. Next week they travel to the islands to face Hawaii.
