Utah State Beats SDSU To Capture First Mountain West Championship
Dec 4, 2021, 4:36 PM | Updated: 5:07 pm
Utah State Aggies wide receiver Derek Wright (8) celebrates a touchdown during the Mountain West Championship college football game between the Utah State Aggies and the San Diego State Aztecs on December 04, 2021, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles, CA (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CARSON, Calif. – The Utah State Aggies defeated the San Diego State Aztecs to win their first Mountain West Conference Championship in program history.
The No. 19 Aztecs hosted the Aggies at Dignity Health Sports Park on Saturday, December 4.
It was Utah State’s second Mountain West title game appearance and first since 2013.
USU dominated SDSU, 46-13.
KINGS of the WEST‼️
We are THE 2021 @MountainWest Champions!#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/uCFyChjh1g
— USU Football (@USUFootball) December 4, 2021
Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner was 29/42 passing for 318 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception.
Brandon Bowling led USU’s receivers with eight catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns.
With the victory, the Aggies clinched an automatic bid to play in the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl on December 18.
Utah State wins Mountain West Championship
Title game time ⏰@USUFootball vs. @AztecFB 🏈#AggiesAllTheWay
📷: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/386JQPj86s— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Defense holds and the Aztecs turn the ball over on downs. 💪 #AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/jrOgISuuye
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Utah State's defense has been terrific in the 1st quarter. They have done a great job against the run including that 4th down stop and held the Aztecs to 0-3 on 3rd down but the offense has sputtered so far with no first downs on 3 possessions.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
This stadium is used to 0-0 games – Aggies and SDSU tied with no score after the first quarter.
Defensive battle to say the least.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
After 15 minutes in Carson 🏈
END 1Q@USUFootball 0
No. 19 @AztecFB 0 #AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
📷: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/l7S3J0Qka7— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Even a Matt Araiza blocked kick goes for 30 yards.
Aggies have a first and 10 at their own 47 after forcing another 3 and out.
No score between USU and SDSU, 13:35 2nd quarter.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
The Aggies blocked the punt but it still went 27 yards. 🤣 Matt Araiza is incredible.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
PUNT. BLOCKED. 🛑#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/FoxgRo3BSe
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Bonner to Wright for a 5 yard TD. The Aggies strike first and take a 7-0 lead. The offense has come alive on their last two drives to compliment the defense who is enjoying their best effort of the season so far. The Aggies confidence building as this game goes on.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
The Aggies strike first 💥@USUFootball 7@AztecFB 0
9:06 2Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/PnUEvRp6iK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
That was Utah State QB Logan Bonner's 33rd touchdown pass of the season which set a new single season record for touchdown passes breaking Jordan Love's record.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
But yeah, Nick Heninger is only a MWC 'honorable mention' player.#salty
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
.@LoganBaneBonner ➡️ @derekwright_05 6️⃣#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship https://t.co/ZOtvNL5uyE
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Wow! The Aggies are rolling. They score again on a 6 play, 63 yard drive in 90 seconds and take a 14-0 lead.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
Calvin. Tyler. TD. 😤@USUFootball 14@AztecFB 0
4:57 2Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/a7xUp237T9
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
.@BlessedAthleteC finds pay dirt. 💪🔵#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship https://t.co/mSyW8p63eO
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
San Diego State gets on the scoreboard with a 23-yard field goal.@USUFootball 14@AztecFB 3
1:01 2Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
30 more minutes… ⏰
HALFTIME@USUFootball 14
No. 19 @AztecFB 3#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
📷: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/qccyXkvsDx— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Aggies lead San Diego State 14-3 at the break.
Aggie defense has been spectacular in the first half and will need more of the same in the 2nd.
Logan Bonner with 151 yards and 1 TD. Now owns the record for most TD passes in a season (33) in USU history.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
USU 0-2 on field goals, SDSU is 1-2.
Not sure if it’s a problem but the field looks like your local municipal golf course pic.twitter.com/Nh0sVsXnDu
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
5️⃣8️⃣ YARDS 🤯@USUFootball 21@AztecFB 3
13:09 3Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/RXICc9J1Ei
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
The Utah State defense picked a great day to play their best game of the year.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
AGGIES! ALL! THE! WAY!!!
— Sam Farnsworth (@Samsworth_KSL) December 4, 2021
Utah State blocks a punt that goes through the corner of the end zone for a safety. It's 23-3 Aggies. The sparse San Diego State crowd here is sitting in stunned silence.
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
Holy smokes – this team
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
🚨 SAFETY 🚨@USUFootball 23@AztecFB 3
11:38 3Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/AL9XfPGgpk
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
💪➡️🎳#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
https://t.co/YbdgwM8xGC— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Special play by @USUFootball’s special teams. 🤩#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship https://t.co/wWzZtSkd4v
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
SDSU adds three points on its second field goal of the game.@USUFootball 23@AztecFB 6
6:58 3Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Utah State's defense does it again. San Diego State has to settle for a field goal. The Aztecs are 0-10 on 3rd down and 0-1 on 4th down
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
SDSU with three trips inside the Red Zone (2 inside the 5) and has come away with just two field goals.
6:59 left in 3rd – Aggies up 23-6.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
Winning all three phases 😤#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/pjP5ohXZ22
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
.@USUFootball with another strike 🎳@USUFootball 29@AztecFB 6
1:54 3Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/ULJIJoW0go
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
This is a blowout. Bonner to Bowling again, this time for an 18 yard touchdown, and Utah State has a 29-6 lead. Brandon Bowling has 7 catches for 151 yards and 2 TD's
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
Blake Anderson did NOT win Mountain West coach of the year. How is that possible?
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
Eyes on the prize 🏆
END 3Q@USUFootball 29@AztecFB 6#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
📷: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/FDweax9t5w— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
🎳x2️⃣@LoganBaneBonner X @bowling_brandon
#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship https://t.co/mnxtpWUDHB— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
13:40 left in the game…
USU leading 32-6 after a Coles FG.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
Connor Coles makes it for 20 yards out to extend Utah State’s lead. 🦵🏈@USUFootball 32@AztecFB 6
13:40 4Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
📷: Getty Images pic.twitter.com/gaDkl3xJu6— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
ALL AGGIES 🐮@USUFootball 39@AztecFB 6
10:21 4Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/HRyy7uxf5X
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
ALL AGGIES 🐮@USUFootball 39@AztecFB 6
10:21 4Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship pic.twitter.com/HRyy7uxf5X
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Bonner with 4 TD passes sets the record for most TD's thrown in a MWC title game.
Aggies routing the Aztecs, 39-6 with 10:21 left
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
Us: "Logan, how many touchdown passes have you thrown today?"@LoganBaneBonner: pic.twitter.com/pVZlcff1HP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Have yourself a game, @LoganBaneBonner. 💪💪💪💪#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship https://t.co/OXEDiQiO2R
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Logan Bonner has set a Mountain West Championship game record for touchdown passes with 4
— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 4, 2021
San Diego State finds the end zone for the first time today.@USUFootball 39@AztecFB 13
6:22 4Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionship
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
Travel tip for Aggie fans: Fly into Long Beach, not LAX.
USU leads SDSU, 39-13 with 6:20 left in the 4th.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
A touchdown is a touchdown 🤷♀️🤷♂️😅@USUFootball 46@AztecFB 13
3:58 4Q#AggiesAllTheWay #USUvsSDSU #MWFBChampionshippic.twitter.com/oOrzaCqWA8
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 4, 2021
The Aggies are now 3-1 against San Diego State in Mountain West Conference championship games. @smerrill05
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) December 4, 2021
With the win, USU improved its record to 10-3 this season, including 7-3 in Mountain West action.
Utah State will play an opponent from the Pac-12 Conference in the LA Bowl on December 18 at 5:30 p.m. (MDT) on ABC and The Zone Sports Network.
