Utah State holds off Fresno State, 17-10

Utah State beat Fresno State 17-10 on Saturday, building a first-quarter lead on touchdown runs by Sesi Vailahi and McCae Hillstead. The Aggies’ defense held the Bulldogs to 16 rushing yards, recorded 10 tackles for loss and stopped a fourth-down attempt as Fresno State tried to rally. Fresno State’s only touchdown came on Jayden Mandal’s 12-yard pass to Ezekiel Avit with 1:30 remaining, too late to overcome Utah State’s lead; the Aggies recovered the ensuing onside kick. Utah State improved to 4-5, while Fresno State fell to 5-4.