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Micah Davis Touchdown Brings Utah State Even With San Jose State

Oct 21, 2023, 6:26 PM

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USU wideout Micah Davis makes a catch against UConn on September 30, 2023.

LOGAN, Utah – After a rough first quarter, McCae Hillstead is showing why he earned the starting quarterback job despite missing the past two weeks with an injury. Hillstead hit Micah Davis for a long touchdown as the Aggies battled back against the Spartans.

Utah State (3-4, 1-2)  is in San Jose facing the Spartans (2-5, 1-2) in a Mountain West matchup on Saturday, October 21.

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Trailing 14-7, Utah State took advantage of a short field after SJSU missed a 48-yard field goal attempt. Davon Booth took over as the primary running back on the drive, gaining 23 yards before Hillstead found Micah Davis with a dart over the middle that Davis turned into a 25-yard touchdown.

After being limited to 49 yards of offense in the first period, Utah State has gained 124 yards in the second quarter on two drives.

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Week Eight Captains

Utah State named five captains ahead of their game against San Jose State.

Senior linebacker Anthony Switzer; senior defensive lineman Hale Motu’apuaka; senior wide receiver Terrell Vaughn; junior tight end Broc Lane; and junior wide receiver Kyrese Rowan.

Utah State Aggies vs. San Jose State Spartans

Saturday, October 21 – CEFCU Stadium | San Jose, CA

The Aggies will rekindle the fifth-longest series in school history when they meet SJSU. Utah State is 20-20-1 all-time against the Spartans and 8-11-1 on the road despite winning the last ten games between the two programs.

Radio: Aggie Sports Network

Scott Garrard & Kevin White

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Utah State (3-4, 1-2) will contend with the San Jose State Spartans (2-5, 1-2) on Saturday, October 21. Kickoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. (MT).

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Micah Davis Touchdown Brings Utah State Even With San Jose State