LOGAN, Utah – Following its 26-24 Mountain West home win against Colorado State this past weekend, Utah State now ranks among the top 50 teams in the nation in 17 different statistical categories.

Offensively, Utah State is averaging 463.7 yards per game to rank second in the Mountain West and 19th in the nation. USU also ranks third in the MW and 15th in the nation in passing offense (303.4 ypg), fourth in the MW and 68th in the nation in passing efficiency (138.6), fifth in the MW and 72nd in the nation in rushing offense (160.3 ypg), fifth in the MW and 93rd in the nation in completion percentage (.581), seventh in the MW and 69th in the nation in scoring offense (28.6 ppg), and eighth in the MW and 83rd in the nation in sacks allowed with 18 (2.43 pg).

Utah State also ranks second in the MW and 11th in the nation in fumbles lost with two (0.29 pg), second in the MW and 23rd in the nation in passing yards per completion (13.79), fifth in the MW and 47th in the nation in third down conversions at 43.1 percent (52-of-123), and second in the MW and 42nd in the nation in fourth down conversions at 61.9 percent (13-of-21).

Defensively, Utah State is averaging 6.0 tackles for loss per game to rank fourth in the MW and 31st in the nation. USU also ranks first in the MW and fifth in the nation in fourth down conversions at 25.0 percent (1-of-4), and fourth in the MW and 43rd in the nation with seven passes intercepted (1.0 pg).

On special teams, Utah State ranks third in the MW and 28th in the nation in kickoff returns (25.0 ypr), second in the MW and 42nd in the nation in kickoff return defense (19.4 ypr), fourth in the MW and 49th in the nation in punt return defense (5.7 ypr), fifth in the MW and 39th in the nation in net punting (41.4 ypp), and fifth in the MW and 47th in the nation in punt returns (9.8 ypr).

Individually, senior wide receiver Deven Thompkins leads the MW and ranks third in the nation in receiving (131.9 ypg), leads the MW and is fifth in the nation in all-purpose yards (156.4 ypg), leads the MW and ranks sixth in the nation in receptions (8.0 pg), is second in the MW and 18th in the nation in receiving touchdowns with six (0.9 pg), and is seventh in the MW and 68th in the nation in yards per reception (16.5). Senior wide receiver Savon Scarver is first in the MW and third in the nation in kickoff returns for touchdown with one (0.14 pg), and second in the MW and 11th in the nation in kickoff returns (28.0 ypr). Graduate senior linebacker Justin Rice leads the MW and is seventh in the nation with three interceptions (0.43 pg), sixth in the MW and 30th in the nation in tackles (8.9 pg), and ninth in the MW in tackles for loss (1.1 pg). Graduate senior wide receiver Jordan Nathan is first in the MW and 22nd in the nation in punt returns (9.8 ypr). Graduate junior quarterback Logan Bonner is second in the MW and 26th in the nation in yards per completion (13.7), third in the MW and 35th in the nation in passing touchdowns with 13 (1.86 pg), third in the MW and 53rd in the nation in points responsible for (11.4 pg), fourth in the MW and 26th in the nation in passing (252.3 ypg), fourth in the MW and 44th in the nation in completions (18.4 pg), fourth in the MW and 66th in the nation in passing efficiency (138.3), fifth in the MW and 84th in the nation in completion percentage (.586), and sixth in the MW and 47th in the nation in total offense (254.0 ypg). Senior placekicker Connor Coles is fourth in the MW and 10th in the nation in field goals made per game (1.71), fifth in the MW and 46th in the nation in scoring (8.0 ppg), and eighth in the MW and 76th in the nation in field goal percentage (70.6). Senior wide receiver Derek Wright is fourth in the MW and 63rd in the nation in receiving touchdowns with four (0.6 pg), and sixth in the MW and 66th in the nation in yards per reception (16.6). Junior cornerback Michael Anyanwu is fifth in the MW and 24th in the nation in fumbles forced with two (0.29 pg). Graduate senior safety Shaq Bond is fifth in the MW and 34th in the nation with two interceptions (0.29 pg). Junior linebacker Ajani Carter is fifth in the MW and 34th in the nation with two interceptions (0.29 pg). Sophomore punter Stephen Kotsanlee is fifth in the MW and 41st in the nation in punting (43.5 ypp). Graduate junior running back Calvin Tyler Jr. is fifth in the MW and 48th in the nation in rushing yards (79.5 ypg), fifth in the MW and 78th in the nation in rushing yards per carry (5.0 ypc), and 10th in the MW in rushing touchdowns with four (0.7 pg). Graduate senior wide receiver Brandon Bowling is ninth in the MW in receiving touchdowns with three (0.4 pg), and 10th in the MW and 95th in the nation in yards per reception (15.7). And, graduate senior defensive end Nick Heninger is 10th in the MW in tackles for loss (1.0 pg).

Utah State (5-2, 3-1 MW) hosts Mountain West-foe Hawai'i (4-4, 1-2 MW) on Saturday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m. The game will be televised by Spectrum Sports. Fans outside of Hawaii can watch the game on their mobile devices (tablet/phone) by downloading the Team1 Sports app. Once you open the app, navigate to the "Channels" screen (located at the bottom right of the screen). Swipe down to "Hawaii Football," and tap that icon. There are no streams on desktop computers or any connected TV device (Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, ROKU, etc.). You must use the Team1 Sports app on a tablet or mobile device.

For Aggie football ticket information, fans can contact the USU Athletics Ticket Office over the phone by calling 1-888-USTATE-1 or 435-797-0305 during regular hours of operation. Fans can also buy their tickets in person at the USU Ticket Office inside the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum or online by clicking on the "Buy Tickets" tab at www.UtahStateAggies.com.

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