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LOGAN — Utah State only trailed Colorado State briefly and came up with a big 33-18 conference win on a rain-soaked homecoming night Saturday.
Viewers of the Mountain West Conference showdown witnessed the first start of the season for sophomore quarterback Kent Myers, or "K2" as Aggie fans often refer to the dual-threat signal-caller, and social media users were abuzz with excitement.
Utah State's first score came from the foot of kicker Jake Thompson after a Colorado State penalty allowed him an extra 5 yards to try a long attempt.
Utah State misses 53 FG. But Colorado State is offside. Aggies take a 3-0 lead on Jake Thompson's 48-yard FG ... 6:04 left in first quarter. — Steve Luhm (@sluhm) October 3, 2015
The Rams responded with a field goal and followed it up with one of their best drives of the game to take a 10-3 lead, but it wouldn't last.
The first offensive TD in Maverik Stadium this season was Myers to Hunter Sharp. https://t.co/p1T6HOYFoE — Matthew L Glade (@matthewLksl) October 4, 2015
> USU football: Kent Myers underthrows Hunter Sharp, but he was so open he made the adjustment for a 43-yard TD catch. We are tied at 10-10 > > — Jason Turner (@hjtrebek) [October 3, 2015](https://twitter.com/hjtrebek/status/650459403921940480)
Utah State's defense forced the visitors to punt on their next two possessions, and Myers showed his quickness getting to the edge to put the Aggies in front.
Kent Myers is having a heck of day on the ground; this rushing TD put the Aggies up 17-10 in the 1st half. https://t.co/fsRmeXRfhh — Matthew L Glade (@matthewLksl) October 4, 2015
> GREAT RUN!! [@KMyersballin](https://twitter.com/KMyersballin) [\#USUFootball](https://twitter.com/hashtag/USUFootball?src=hash) [pic.twitter.com/3O8flpclVZ](http://t.co/3O8flpclVZ) > > — Rodriguez (@Blankitasaurus) [October 4, 2015](https://twitter.com/Blankitasaurus/status/650468700986802176)
The touchdown made it 17-10 game at the half, and the halftime break was much longer than expected due to a lengthy lightning delay.
The second half will resume after a 32-minute weather delay. — Utah State Football (@USUFootball) October 4, 2015
Fans were advised to find shelter, but some chose to wait it out in the rain.
Students still in the stadium coming through loud and clear on the tv. That's the student section I know and love. — Lance Rasmussen (@LCRasmus) October 4, 2015
Colorado State got the ball to start the third quarter, and on its second play of the half, David Moala burst through the line to hammer Rams quarterback Nick Stevens in the back.
David Moala forces the fumble, Fackrell recovers and takes it back to the nine yard line, good start for the USU defense. — Kalen Taylor (@Kalen_Taylor) October 4, 2015
Brock Warren hit his first of three field goals on the night to give Utah State its first two-score lead, the defense pushed Colorado State backward on the Rams' next drive, and Myers again flashed his playmaking ability with his feet.
Kent Myers is making CSU look silly. Broke away from a sack on third down and scrambled for 15 yards. — Matt L. Stephens (@MattStephens) October 4, 2015
The Rowlett, Texas, native had already set a single-game Utah State rushing record from the quarterback position, and he was just getting started.
Colorado State made it deep into Aggie territory, but a fumble gave the ball back to Myers, who used his arm to get Utah State down the field and into field-goal range.
A 16-point advantage, combined with a stout Aggie defense, had the Logan school's fans who stuck around feeling good despite the inclement weather.
It might be a little chilly, but the rain is gone and it's a beautiful night for football. pic.twitter.com/zCarZPcnF5 — Utah State Football (@USUFootball) October 4, 2015
The Rams answered with a long touchdown drive and tacked on a two-point conversion to move within one score. After the subsequent Utah State drive stalled, Aggie fans came alive to give their team's defense a lift.
The crowd at Maverik just got CSU to jump twice in a row, and it's only getting rowdier... — Logan Jones (@Logantj) October 4, 2015
> [@usuHURD](https://twitter.com/usuHURD) helping back the Rams up. Two straight false starts. > > — Mitch Henline (@MitchHenline) [October 4, 2015](https://twitter.com/MitchHenline/status/650500703983562752)
LaJuan Hunt then put the game out of reach.
And that should do it. LaJuan Hunt runs it in from 33 yards out and Utah State leads 33-18 w/ 2:16 to play. #mwfb — Keegan Pope (@ByKeeganPope) October 4, 2015
Jalen Davis was denied an interception when a referee got in his path, but Davis later sealed a strong performance by the Utah State defense with an interception in the end zone to cap off the Aggies' 15-point win.
Jalen gets his INT!! And the Aggies win 33-18. #LightTheABluepic.twitter.com/LG0jsr2IBY — Utah State Football (@USUFootball) October 4, 2015
> Just about everything you could ask for from USU tonight. Still things to fix but solid win over a very good team. > > — Parker Robertson (@ParkerRob78) [October 4, 2015](https://twitter.com/ParkerRob78/status/650508477064851456)
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Kyle Spencer is a freelance journalist residing in Orem. You can find him on Twitter @kyledspencer or reach him by email at kspence04@gmail.com.
