Utah defeats Utah State 33-0 in shutout victory

The Utah Utes defeated the Utah State Aggies 33-0 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, moving to a 3-0 record heading into Big 12 conference play. The victory was defined by a dominant defensive performance that secured Utah’s first shutout since August 2024, holding the Aggies to just 58 rushing yards and four sacks.

Wide receiver Braden Pegan had a standout performance against his former team. Pegan, who previously played for Utah State, was noted by coach Morgan Scalley and quarterback Devon Dampier for his heightened focus during the matchup.

The game was overshadowed by a serious injury to Utah State linebacker Harrison Taggart, who had to be carted off the field. Coach Scalley expressed his support for Taggart, noting that updates indicated the player had regained feeling in his legs.