Utah State Aggies vs. Air Force Falcons: 2023 Week 3 Recap

Quick answer

Air Force Falcons defeated Utah State Aggies 39–21 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Utah State Aggies 21, Air Force Falcons 39.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Utah State Aggies	0	6	6	6	21
Air Force Falcons	18	9	6	0	39

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• McCae Hillstead (Utah State) — 184.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.48 EPA/play +14.45 EPA
• Zac Larrier (Air Force) — 77.0 yds · +0.45 EPA/play +2.23 EPA
• Levi Williams (Utah State) — 0.0 yds · -1.23 EPA/play -1.23 EPA

Rushing

• Emmanuel Michel (Air Force) — 106.0 yds · 3 TD +0.03 EPA
• Owen Burk (Air Force) — 101.0 yds +0.31 EPA
• Zac Larrier (Air Force) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA

Receiving

• Terrell Vaughn (Utah State) — 6 rec · 61.0 yds +0.08 EPA
• Jalen Royals (Utah State) — 4 rec · 52.0 yds +0.88 EPA
• Broc Lane (Utah State) — 4 rec · 36.0 yds -0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
McCae Hillstead	Utah State	30	60.0%	184	3	+0.48	+14.45
Zac Larrier	Air Force	5	60.0%	77	0	+0.45	+2.23
Levi Williams	Utah State	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.23	-1.23
Cooper Legas	Utah State	8	25.0%	37	0	-1.62	-13.00

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Utah State	Air Force
Plays	58	68
EPA / play	-0.020	+0.198
Total EPA	-1.13	+13.46
Success rate	46.6%	63.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.006	+0.446
Rush EPA / play	-0.071	+0.178
Yards	319	419

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Utah State	3	0	-3.29	Punt
Q1	Air Force	12	63	+5.06	Rush TD
Q1	Utah State	2	-4	-3.83	Fumble
Q1	Air Force	3	11	+1.95	Rush TD
Q1	Utah State	4	14	-2.10	Punt
Q1	Air Force	7	79	+5.27	Rush TD
Q1	Utah State	4	52	-3.95	Interception
Q2	Air Force	5	72	+4.33	Rush TD
Q2	Utah State	5	34	+0.64	Punt
Q2	Air Force	3	9	-0.57	Punt
Q2	Utah State	10	50	+3.41	Pass TD
Q2	Air Force	7	43	-1.23	Field goal
Q3	Air Force	10	46	+2.83	Rush TD
Q3	Utah State	10	79	+8.48	Pass TD
Q3	Air Force	3	8	-1.65	Punt
Q3	Utah State	13	29	-6.86	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Utah State Aggies · Cooper Legas pass intercepted (-7.98 EPA)
2. Q4 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Micah Davis for a touchdown (6 yards) (+5.2 EPA)
3. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Jalen Royals for a touchdown (9 yards) (+4.36 EPA)
4. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Micah Davis for 24 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.95 EPA)
5. Q1 · Utah State Aggies · Fumble (-3.91 EPA)
6. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Terrell Vaughn for 4 yards (4th & 3) (+3.45 EPA)
7. Q3 · Utah State Aggies · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+3.4 EPA)
8. Q2 · Utah State Aggies · McCae Hillstead pass to Terrell Vaughn for a touchdown (2 yards) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Air Force Falcons controlled the final (39–21) in Week 3.
• Passing edge: McCae Hillstead (Utah State) — 184.0 yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: Air Force at 0.198 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 Utah State Aggies vs Air Force Falcons?

Utah State Aggies 21, Air Force Falcons 39 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Utah State Aggies vs Air Force Falcons?

Air Force Falcons won with a final score of 21–39.

Where can I find the Utah State Aggies vs Air Force Falcons box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401532581.

Who led Utah State Aggies vs Air Force Falcons in passing?

McCae Hillstead (Utah State) led passers with 184.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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