LOGAN, Utah (AP) — The UConn football team lead 14-7 late in the second quarter but Utah State scored 17 points in the final 3:42 to take a 24-14 halftime lead.
Utah State's Logan Bonner ended the game with three touchdown passes, Calvin Tyler Jr. added 161 yards rushing and Utah State defeated Connecticut 31-20 in a season-opener on Saturday.
West Hartford native Noe Ruelas kicked field goals of 47 and 54 yards to draw UConn within 24-20 early in the fourth quarter before Bonner led a 75-yard scoring drive, capped by his 11-yard TD pass to Brian Cobbs. A diving interception by Ike Larsen on UConn’s next possession helped seal the win.
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Connecticut, playing its first game under coach Jim Mora after going 1-11 last season, took a 14-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Nathan Carter rushed for 110 yards on six carries in the period but his fumble in the second quarter led to Utah State’s first touchdown. He finished the half with nine carries for 130 yards and 20 for 190 for the game.
Bonner finished 20-of-29 passing for 281 yards. Tyler’s 161 yards came on 33 carries for Utah State.
The Aggies came in favored by 23 1/2-points.