LOGAN, Utah — Utah State Athletics finished second nationally in the NCAA Division I Helper Helper rankings after recording 12,006 validated service hours during the 2025-26 academic year.

Utah State's community service efforts generated an estimated economic impact of $433,896 for local organizations and initiatives, based on 12,006 volunteer hours at a rate of $36.14 per hour*. More than 400 student-athletes supported 24 community organizations and completed 4,815 volunteer commitments.

"Giving back to the community is a core part of what defines us as Aggies," said Utah State Vice President and Director of Athletics Cameron Walker. "Utah State student-athletes have done an exceptional job supporting the community that supports them, and I'm proud of their national runner-up finish and their efforts to become well-rounded individuals. Champions do everything at their best, and our student-athletes reflect that standard."

Nine Utah State programs finished in the top 10 nationally within their respective sports, led by football, which ranked No. 1 in the country. Men's basketball and volleyball each placed second nationally. Other top-10 programs included women's gymnastics (No. 4), men's golf (No. 5), men's tennis (No. 5), women's tennis (No. 6), women's basketball (No. 8) and women's soccer (No. 10).

* Current estimated national value of each volunteer hour is $36.14 from independentsector.org.