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Hillstead has a pair of scores, defense dominates as Utah State tops Colorado State 31-14

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 31). Hillstead has a pair of scores, defense dominates as Utah State tops Colorado State 31-14. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/hillstead-has-a-pair-of-scores-defense-dominates-as-utah-state-tops-colorado-state-31-14/article_81686c27-6357-58fd-a2ed-cb4bc9d8ed06.html

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McCae Hillstead scored two touchdowns and Utah State’s defense dominated in the first half as the Aggies defeated Colorado State 31-14 on Saturday. Utah State led 17-0 at halftime with Hillstead throwing for a touchdown and running for another, while limiting Colorado State to minus-5 rushing yards and only three plays past midfield. The Rams managed just 263 total yards compared to Utah State’s 464, including two lost fumbles. Utah State will play Fresno State next Saturday, while Colorado State faces No. 20 Boise State.

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In a decisive football game on October 31, 2026, Utah State defeated Colorado State with a score of 31-14. The victory was largely due to the strong performance of quarterback McCae Hillstead, who threw for one touchdown and ran for another. Utah State's defense also played a crucial role, limiting Colorado State to only three snaps across midfield in the first half while forcing them to have minus-5 rushing yards. By halftime, Utah State led 17-0 with 464 total yards compared to Colorado State’s 263 and two lost fumbles. The Aggies' Nehemiah Washington contributed a 31-yard rushing touchdown, and Hillstead connected with Kaina Watson for a final score in the second half. With this win, Utah State improved its record to 4-5, while Colorado State fell to 3-6. Both teams have upcoming games: Colorado State hosts No. 20 Boise State next Saturday, and Utah State welcomes Fresno State.

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LOGAN, Utah (AP) — McCae Hillstead threw for a touchdown and ran for another and the Utah State defense had a dominant first half in a 31-14 win over Colorado State on Saturday. asserted

defense → throw → Saturday

With rushing touchdowns from Nehemiah Washington of 31 yards and Hillstead of 18, the Aggies led 17-0 at halftime. asserted

Aggies → lead → halftime

At that point, the Rams had 67 total yards, minus-5 on the ground, and only had three snaps across midfield. asserted

Rams → have → midfield

Javen Jacobs added a 12-yard rushing touchdown before Colorado State got on the board with a 10-play, 75-yard drive, capped by Durell Robinson’s 6-yard run. asserted

State → add → run

Utah State (4-5, 3-2 Pac 12) put together its fifth drive of between 70 and 75 yards with Hillstead finding Kaina Watson for a 7-yard score. asserted

Hillstead → put → score

The Rams (3-6, 1-4) closed it out with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Hauss Hejny to Cedric Ross, ending a 73-yard drive. asserted

Rams → close → drive

The Aggies piled up 464 yards, led by Hillstead with 173 passing and 79 rushing, and held the ball for 36 minutes. Colorado State had 263 yards and lost two fumbles. asserted

State → pile → fumbles

Robinson had 66 yards on the ground and Hejny threw for 186. asserted

Hejny → have → 186

Hillstead has a pair of scores, defense dominates as Utah State tops Colorado State 31-14

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