Idaho State Bengals vs. Utah State Aggies: 2023 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

Utah State Aggies defeated Idaho State Bengals 78–28 in Week 2, 2023. Final score: Idaho State Bengals 28, Utah State Aggies 78.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Idaho State Bengals	6	12	6	12	28
Utah State Aggies	6	33	12	6	78

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Hunter Hays (Idaho State) — 114.0 yds · 2 TD · +1.03 EPA/play +17.59 EPA
• Cooper Legas (Utah State) — 97.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +7.39 EPA
• Levi Williams (Utah State) — 68.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +1.93 EPA

Rushing

• Raiden Hunter (Idaho State) — 19.0 yds · 1 TD +0.11 EPA
• Robert Briggs Jr. (Utah State) — 101.0 yds · 1 TD +0.62 EPA
• Cooper Jones (Utah State) — 32.0 yds · 1 TD -0.21 EPA

Receiving

• Terrell Vaughn (Utah State) — 11 rec · 73.0 yds +0.83 EPA
• Chedon James (Idaho State) — 9 rec · 48.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Christian Fredrickson (Idaho State) — 5 rec · 84.0 yds +1.52 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Hunter Hays	Idaho State	17	64.7%	114	2	+1.03	+17.59
Cooper Legas	Utah State	16	81.2%	97	1	+0.46	+7.39
Levi Williams	Utah State	7	71.4%	68	2	+0.28	+1.93
Jordan Cooke	Idaho State	31	64.5%	160	1	+0.02	+0.48
McCae Hillstead	Utah State	5	60.0%	18	0	-0.01	-0.07
Matthew Cavallero	Idaho State	5	60.0%	24	0	-0.09	-0.47

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Idaho State	Utah State
Plays	82	69
EPA / play	+0.057	+0.429
Total EPA	+4.70	+29.62
Success rate	47.6%	59.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.036	+0.405
Rush EPA / play	+0.101	+0.447
Yards	530	591

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Utah State	2	65	+5.26	Rush TD
Q1	Idaho State	7	75	+6.62	Pass TD
Q1	Utah State	10	32	-1.14	Punt
Q1	Idaho State	9	46	+0.35	Punt
Q1	Utah State	8	80	+6.26	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho State	3	-3	-3.31	Punt
Q2	Utah State	3	67	+4.71	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho State	4	21	-1.45	Punt
Q2	Utah State	11	75	+5.06	Pass TD
Q2	Idaho State	2	52	-8.40	Touchdown
Q2	Idaho State	1	5	-3.80	Fumble
Q2	Utah State	1	20	+2.49	Pass TD
Q2	Idaho State	3	1	-1.75	Punt
Q2	Utah State	2	60	+4.25	Rush TD
Q2	Idaho State	10	75	+7.64	Pass TD
Q2	Utah State	0	0	—	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Interception returned for a touchdown (-8.45 EPA)
2. Q4 · Idaho State Bengals · Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.17 EPA)
3. Q2 · Utah State Aggies · R. Faison rushes 60 yards for a touchdown (+4.82 EPA)
4. Q2 · Idaho State Bengals · Hunter Hays pass to Christian Fredericksen for a touchdown (15 yards) (+4.82 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Robert Briggs Jr. rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.66 EPA)
6. Q3 · Idaho State Bengals · Hunter Hays — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (+4.14 EPA)
7. Q4 · Idaho State Bengals · Raiden Hunter rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+3.9 EPA)
8. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Cooper Legas pass to Terrell Vaughn for 21 yards (3rd & 15) (+3.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Utah State Aggies controlled the final (78–28) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Hunter Hays (Idaho State) — 114.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Utah State at 0.429 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Idaho State Bengals vs Utah State Aggies?

Idaho State Bengals 28, Utah State Aggies 78 in Week 2 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Idaho State Bengals vs Utah State Aggies?

Utah State Aggies won with a final score of 28–78.

Where can I find the Idaho State Bengals vs Utah State Aggies box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532579.

Who led Idaho State Bengals vs Utah State Aggies in passing?

Hunter Hays (Idaho State) led passers with 114.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Idaho State Bengals at Utah State Aggies in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.