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The 2015 Utah State Aggies football team represented Utah State University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The Aggies were led by third-year head coach Matt Wells and played their home games at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium . This was Utah State's third season as members of the Mountain West Conference in the Mountain Division. They finished the season 6–7, 5–3 in Mountain West play to finish in a four-way tie for second place in the Mountain Division. They were invited to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl where they lost to Akron .
Before the season
2015 recruits
US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Chad Artist WR
Logan, Utah
Logan HS
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Jun 30, 2014
Recruiting star ratings :Scout :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Viliamu Auwae OL
Kapolei, Hawaii
Kapolei HS
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
265 lb (120 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
Recruiting star ratings :Scout :Rivals : N/A 247Sports :
Wesley Bailey DB
Huntsville, Ala
J.O. Johnson HS/Eastern Arizona CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
Recruiting star ratings :Scout :Rivals : N/A 247Sports :
Dalton Baker TE
Payson, Utah
Payson HS
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Gerold Bright WR
Pensacola, Florida
Escambia HS
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Preston Brooskby OL
Peoria, Ariz.
Sunrise Mountain HS/Glendale CC
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
290 lb (130 kg)
Dec 16, 2014
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Chris Copier TE
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS/Snow College
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
250 lb (110 kg)
Dec 13, 2014
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Cameron Haney CB
Los Angeles
Cathedral HS
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
Recruiting star ratings :Scout :Rivals :247Sports :ESPN :
Jude Hockel OL
Walnut Creek, California
Northgate HS/Diablo Valley JC
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
295 lb (134 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
Recruiting star ratings :Scout :Rivals : N/A 247Sports :
Harris LaChance DE
Herriman, Utah
Herriman HS
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Daniel Langi LB
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Dallin Leavitt S
Portland, Ore.
Central Catholic HS/BYU
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Devante Mays RB
Livingston, Texas
Livingston HS/Blinn JC
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Wade Meacham OL
Layton, Utah
Layton HS
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
260 lb (120 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
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Joe Riggins LB
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cardinal Gibbons HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
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Cade Smith QB
Salem, Ore.
West Salem HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Dec 5, 2014
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Mason Tobek LB
Puyallup, Washington
Cascade Christian HS
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
Oct 6, 2014
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Ben Wysocki OL
Seal Beach, California
Los Alamitos HS/UCLA
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
285 lb (129 kg)
Recruiting star ratings :Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: ESPN : Not Ranked Top 25
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:
Departures
The Aggies lost both their Defensive and Offensive coordinators (DC Todd Orlando to Houston and OC Kevin McGiven to Oregon State )
Among notable player losses to graduation were S Brian Suite, LB Zach Vigil, DE B.J. Larsen, WR Ronald Butler, and OL Kevin Whimpey. Another notable loss was QB Darrel Garretson announcing that he would be transferring to Oregon State University.
On June 29, it was announced that Bruce "JoJo" Natson was released from the team for violation of unspecified team rules.[ 1]
Maverik Stadium upgrades
On May 18, 2015, demolition began on the west side of Maverik Stadium to make way for a new concourse, press box, and luxury box complex. Construction lasted throughout the season, and as a result, the stadium's capacity was temporarily reduced.
Roster
Schedule
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 3 7:00 PM Southern Utah * W 12–921,209 7:00 PM at No. 24 Utah * ESPN2 L 14–2446,011 September 19 3:00 PM at Washington * P12N L 17–3159,464 October 3 5:00 PM Colorado State †ESPN3 W 33–1822,059 October 10 8:30 PM at Fresno State CBSSN W 56–1430,540 7:00 PM No. 21 Boise State CBSSN W 52–2622,509 8:30 PM at San Diego State ESPN2 L 14–4825,898 8:15 PM Wyoming ESPN2 W 58–2720,964 November 7 1:30 PM at New Mexico CBSSN L 13–1419,886 November 14 12:00 PM at Air Force ESPN3 L 28–3520,083 November 21 1:30 PM Nevada ESPN3 W 31–2718,922 November 28 1:30 PM BYU * CBSSN L 28–5122,509 December 22 1:30 PM vs. Akron * ESPN L 21–2318,876
Schedule Source: [ 3]
Game summaries
Southern Utah
Utah State v Southern Utah
1
2 3 4 Total
Thunderbirds
6
3 0 0
9
• Aggies
5
0 0 7
12
Date: September 3Location: Maverik StadiumGame start: 7:00 pm MST Elapsed time: 3:22Game attendance: 21,209Referee: Brad Van Vark
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
3–0
2012
Utah State, 34–3
at Utah
Battle of the Brothers
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
14 0 0
14
• Utes
7
7 7 3
24
Date: September 11Location: Rice-Eccles StadiumGame start: 7:00 pm MST Game attendance: 46,011
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
29–78–4
2013
Utah, 30–26
at Washington
Utah State at Washington
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
10 0 7
17
• Huskies
3
14 14 0
31
Date: September 19Location: Husky StadiumGame start: 3:00 PM MST Game attendance: 59,464
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
0–2
1998
Washington, 53–12
Colorado State
Utah State v Colorado State
1
2 3 4 Total
Rams
3
7 0 8
18
• Aggies
3
14 6 10
33
Date: October 3Location: Maverik StadiumGame start: 5:00 PM MST Game attendance: 22,059
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
32–37–2
2014
Colorado State, 16–13
at Fresno State
Utah State at Fresno State
1
2 3 4 Total
• Aggies
7
22 14 13
56
Bulldogs
7
0 0 7
14
Date: October 10Location: Bulldog StadiumGame start: 8:30 PM MST Game attendance: 30,540
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
10–17–1
2013
Fresno, 24–17
Boise State
Utah State v Boise State
1
2 3 4 Total
#21 Broncos
3
7 7 9
26
• Aggies
17
28 7 0
52
Date: October 16Location: Maverik StadiumGame start: 7:00 PM MST Game attendance: 22,509
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
4–15
2014
Boise State, 50–19
The Aggies' victory over the Broncos marked not only the first win over Boise State since 1997, but also the first home victory over a ranked opponent since defeating Fresno State in 1991.[ 4]
at San Diego State
Utah State at San Diego State
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
7 7 0
14
• Aztecs
17
17 0 14
48
Date: October 23Location: Qualcomm StadiumGame attendance: 25,898
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
1–10
2010
San Diego, 41–7
Wyoming
Bridger's Battle
1
2 3 4 Total
Cowboys
7
7 7 6
27
• Aggies
14
16 7 21
58
Date: October 30Location: Maverik StadiumGame attendance: 20,964
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
37–24–4
2014
Utah State, 20–3
at New Mexico
Utah State at New Mexico
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
3 7 3
13
• Lobos
0
7 7 0
14
Date: November 7Location: University StadiumGame attendance: 19,886
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
10–11
2014
Utah State, 28–21
at Air Force
Utah State at Air Force
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
14
0 14 0
28
• Falcons
14
7 14 0
35
Date: November 14Location: Falcon StadiumGame attendance: 20,083
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
2–1
2014
Utah State, 34–16
Nevada
Utah State v Nevada
1
2 3 4 Total
Wolf Pack
7
14 6 0
27
• Aggies
0
7 14 10
31
Date: November 21Location: Maverik StadiumGame attendance: 18,922
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
5–17
2014
Utah State, 21–17
BYU
The Old Wagon Wheel
1
2 3 4 Total
• Cougars
10
14 14 13
51
Aggies
7
14 0 7
28
Date: November 28Location: Maverik StadiumGame attendance: 22,509
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
35–46–3
2014
Utah State, 35–20
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
1
2 3 4 Total
• Zips
7
6 7 3
23
Aggies
0
7 7 7
21
Date: December 22Location: Albertson StadiumGame attendance: 18,876
Overall record
Last meeting
Result
First meeting
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