2014 Utah State Aggies football team

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2014 Utah State Aggies football
Utah State Aggies logo.svg
New Mexico Bowl champion
New Mexico Bowl, W 21–6 vs. UTEP
Conference Mountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Record10–4 (6–2 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven (2nd season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinator Todd Orlando (2nd season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Romney Stadium
Seasons
  2013
2015  
2014 Mountain West Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Mountain Division
No. 16 Boise State x$  7 1   12 2  
Colorado State  6 2   10 3  
Utah State  6 2   10 4  
Air Force  5 3   10 3  
New Mexico  2 6   4 8  
Wyoming  2 6   4 8  
West Division
Fresno State x  5 3   6 8  
San Diego State  5 3   7 6  
Nevada  4 4   7 6  
Hawaii  3 5   4 9  
San Jose State  2 6   3 9  
UNLV  1 7   2 11  
Championship: Boise State 28, Fresno State 14
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2014 Utah State Aggies football team represented Utah State University in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Aggies were led by second-year head coach Matt Wells and played their home games at Merlin Olsen Field at Romney Stadium. This was the Aggies second season as members of the Mountain West Conference in the Mountain Division. They finished the season 10–4, 6–2 in Mountain West play to finish in a tie for second place in the Mountain Division. They were invited to the New Mexico Bowl where they defeated UTEP 21–6.

Contents

Before the season

2014 recruits

College recruiting information (2014)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date
Adewale Adeoye
LB
St. LouisRitenour6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)235 lb (107 kg)Feb 3, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Demytrick Ali'ifua
OL
San Leandro, CaliforniaSan Leandro6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)280 lb (130 kg)Jul 5, 2013 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Chase Christiansen
LB
Tooele, UtahStansbury6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)210 lb (95 kg)Feb 3, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Preston Curtis
RB
Salt Lake CityEast5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 17, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Jalen Davis
DB
La Mesa, CaliforniaHelix5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)165 lb (75 kg)Jan 20, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Edmund Falamalo
DT
Redlands, CaliforniaRiverside C.C.6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)290 lb (130 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Baron Gajkowski
S
Alpine, UtahLone Peak6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)200 lb (91 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Derek Hastings
TE
Lehi, UtahLehi6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)250 lb (110 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Justin Hervey
RB
Beaumont, TexasWestbrook5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)180 lb (82 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg    
Deshane Hines
DB
San Mateo, CaliforniaCollege of San Mateo5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 27, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Landon Horne
TE
Ephraim, UtahSnow College6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)240 lb (110 kg)Jan 8, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Lajuan Hunt
RB
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaUniversity School5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)192 lb (87 kg)Jan 25, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Marcus Mosely
TE
Tampa, FloridaAlonso6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)210 lb (95 kg)Dec 22, 2013 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  3 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg    
Kent Myers
ATH
Sachse, TexasSachse6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jan 27, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  3 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg    
Logan Rice
OL
Logan, UtahLogan6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)225 lb (102 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Devonte Robinson
WR
Dodge City, KansasDodge City C.C.6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Jontrell Rocquemore
DB
McKinney, TexasMcKinney6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)185 lb (84 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Gasetoto Schuster
DT
Long Beach, CaliforniaPoly6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)270 lb (120 kg)Nov 24, 2013 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  3 stars.svg    
Hunter Sharp
WR
Lancaster, CaliforniaAntelope Valley C.C.6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)190 lb (86 kg)Dec 15, 2013 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Siua Taufa
DT
Pleasant Hill, CaliforniaDiablo Valley C.C.6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)270 lb (120 kg)Jan 1, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
John Taylor
DE
Riverside, CaliforniaRiverside C.C.6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)265 lb (120 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Ian Togiai
LB
West Valley City, UtahHunter6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)230 lb (100 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg    
Joe Tukuafu
TE
Salt Lake City, UtahEast6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)230 lb (100 kg)Feb 4, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Mohelika Uasike
DL
North Richland Hills, TexasL.D. Bell6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)300 lb (140 kg)Feb 4, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Christopher 'Unga
DL
Rancho Cucamonga, CaliforniaRancho Cucamonga6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)280 lb (130 kg)Feb 4, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Aaron Wade
ATH
Lithia, FloridaNewsome6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)188 lb (85 kg)Feb 5, 2014 
Recruit ratings: Scout:  2 stars.svg     Rivals:  2 stars.svg     247Sports:  2 stars.svg    
Overall recruit ranking:    Scout: 94    Rivals: 106    ESPN: Not Ranked Top 25
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Utah State 2014 Football Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2014 Utah State Football Commits". Scout. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2014 Player Commits". ESPN. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout. Retrieved February 1, 2012.
  • "2014 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved February 1, 2012.

Blue and White Game

The spring Blue and White Game took place on April 12, 2014. The game came down to a field goal in the last second. (PK) Nick Diaz converted a 39-yard field-goal to give the offense (Blue) the win over the defense (White) 78–77 in the last second.

Departures

Among the notable departures were most of the starting offensive line including four-year starter (C) Tyler Larsen and three-year starter (G) Eric Schultz. The Aggies also lost defensive line coach Frank Maile to Vanderbilt.

NFL Draft

NameNumberPos.ClassTeamRoundPick
Nevin Lawson 1CBSenior Detroit Lions 4133
Maurice "Mo" Alexander 5SSenior St. Louis Rams 4110

Roster

2014 Utah State Aggies football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 2Kent MyersFr
WR 3Devonte RobinsonJr
WR 4Hunter SharpJr
WR 9JoJo NatsonJr
QB 10Darell Garretson  Injury icon 2.svg So
WR 11Brandon Swindall  Injury icon 2.svg Jr
QB 12Craig Harrison  Injury icon 2.svg Sr
WR 14Shaan JohnsonSr
QB 16 Chuckie Keeton   Injury icon 2.svg Sr
WR 17Zach Van LeeuwenFr
WR 18Ronald ButlerSr
RB 20Rashad HallJr
RB 21LaJuan HuntFr
WR 25Hayden Weichers ('S')Fr
RB 26Kennedy WilliamsSo
RB 30Karris JohnsonFr
RB 32Joe HillSr
TE 33Jefferson CourtSr
RB 34Justen HerveyFr
RB 40Matt TolbertFr
FB 43Dillon FiliagaFr
TE 44Landon Horne  Injury icon 2.svg So
OT 55Andrew ChenFr
OC 59Austin StephensSo
OC 60Joe SummersSr
OL 62Bryce WalkerSr
OL 64Jarom IoaneFr
OL 65Austin AlbrechtSo
OL 67Brandon TaukeiahoFr
OL 68Bill VavauSr
OL 69Jordan HicksFr
OL 72Tyshon MosleyFr
OL 74Kevin WhimpeySr
OL 75Taani FisilauJr
OL 76Jake SimonichSo
OL 78Cody BoyerFr
OT 79Logan RiceFr
WR 80Tyler FoxFr
TE 81Marcus MosleyFr
TE 83Wyatt HoustonSo
WR 84Damoun PattersonFr
WR 85Tyler WeeseFr
WR 87Brock BirdJr
WR 88Braelon RobertsFr
RB 40Ernest QuicochoJr
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
CB 1Daniel GraySo
CB 2Marquan EllisonSo
CB 6Rashard StewartSr
LB 9 Kyler Fackrell   Injury icon 2.svg Jr
FS 10Kelvin LeeJr
LB 12Alex Huerta  Injury icon 2.svg Fr
CB 13Jalen DavisFr
CB 15Tyler FloydJr
CB 17Deshane HinesJr
LB 19Ian TogiaiFr
S 21Brian SuiteSr
CB 22Bryant HayesJr
LB 23Michael OkonkwoJr
CB 24Marwin EvansJr
S 27Jontrell RocquemoreFr
S 28Aaron WadeFr
S 29Myron TurnerFr
CB 31Jentz PainterSo
CB 37Devin CentersSo
LB 39Torrey GreenJr
CB 40Austin CheneySo
LB 41Nick VigilSo
LB 42La'Bradford HaroldJr
S 43Dayton DeLoachSo
LB 45Jarom BaldomeroJr
S 46Frankie SuteraSr
LB 48Chase ChristiansenFr
LB 49Derek LarsenFr
DE 52John TaylorJr
LB 53Zach VigilSr
LB 55Adewale AdeoyeFr
NG 56Gasetoto SchusterFr
NG 70Travis SeefeldtJr
DE 90Clark JeppesenFr
DE 91Siua TaufaSo
DE 92Jordan ParkinsonFr
DL 94Eric BerntsonSo
DE 95Ricky Ali'ifuaSo
NG 96Elvis Kamana-MatagiSr
DE 97Jordan NielsenJr
DE 98Edmund FaimaloJr
DE 99B.J. LarsenSr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 36Jake ThompsonSo
P/K 38Jaron BentrudeSr
LS 47Mark HutchinsonJr
PK 63Brock WarrenSo
PK 93Nick DiazSr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[1]


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
August 315:00 pmat Tennessee * SECN L 7–38102,455
September 66:00 pm Idaho State * MWN W 40–2020,445
September 135:00 pm Wake Forest *
  • Romney Stadium
  • Logan, UT
CBSSN W 36–2420,345
September 205:00 pmat Arkansas State * ESPN3 L 14–21 OT29,029
October 38:30 pmat No. 18 BYU * ESPN W 35–2064,090
October 118:15 pm Air Force Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Romney Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPNU W 34–1624,037
October 185:00 pmat Colorado State CBSSNL 13–1632,546
October 252:00 pm UNLV
  • Romney Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPNews W 34–2020,153
November 19:00 pmat Hawaii MWNW 35–1424,761
November 76:00 pmat Wyoming ESPN2W 20–314,430
November 152:00 pm New Mexico
  • Romney Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPNewsW 28–2119,591
November 217:30 pm San Jose State
  • Romney Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPN2W 41–718,428
November 298:15 pmat No. 25 Boise State ESPN2L 19–5033,940
December 2012:20 pmvs. UTEP *ESPNW 21–628,725
  • *Non-conference game
  • Dagger-14-plain.pngHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to game
  • All times are in Mountain time
Schedule Source: [2]

Game summaries

Tennessee

Utah State at Tennessee
Team1234Total
Aggies00077
Volunteers14371438
: [3]

Idaho State

Utah State v Idaho State
Team1234Total
Bengals067720
Aggies61413740
  • Date: September 06
  • Location: Romney Stadium
    Logan, Utah
  • Game start: 6:06 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:28
  • Game attendance: 20,249
  • Game weather: Warm, lightly cloudy
  • Referee: Kevin Hassell
  • TV announcers (Mountain West Network): Brian Estridge, Ted Sundquist

Wake Forest

Utah State v Wake Forest
Team1234Total
Demon Deacons7017024
Aggies7227036
  • Date: September 13
  • Location: Romney Stadium
    Logan, Utah
  • Game start: 5:04 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:41
  • Game attendance: 20345
  • Game weather: Clear skies
  • Referee: Greg Burks
  • TV announcers (CBS Sports Network): Matt McConnell, Eric Crouch, Cassie Gallo

This was the first meeting between the Aggies and the Demon Deacons. The Aggies held the Demon Deacons to −25 yards rushing.


Arkansas State

Utah State at Arkansas State
Team1234OTTotal
Aggies7070014
Red Wolves0077721
  • Date: September 20
  • Location: Centennial Bank Stadium
    Jonesboro, Arkansas
  • Game start: 6:06 pm CST
  • Elapsed time: 3:34
  • Game attendance: 29029
  • Game weather: Mosty Clear
  • Referee: Kevin Stine
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Brock Bowling, Wayne Gandy

BYU

Utah State at #18 BYU
Team1234OTTotal
Aggies72170035
#18 Cougars7733020
  • Date: October 03
  • Location: LaVell Edwards Stadium
    Provo, Utah
  • Game start: 8:26 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:31
  • Game attendance: 64090
  • Game weather: Clear
  • Referee: Rick Loumiet
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Flemming, Mike Bellotti, Allison Williams

Utah State on a crisp day in October, defeated the BYU Cougars. The star quarterback of the BYU team was Taysom Hill, who suffered a broken leg in the 2nd quarter on a hard hit. They beat the Cougars by a score of 35–20. The Cougars were ranked 18 at the time.


Air Force

Utah State v Air Force
Team1234OTTotal
Falcons3373016
Aggies141703034
  • Date: October 11
  • Location: Romney Stadium
    Logan, Utah
  • Game start: 8:26 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:28
  • Game attendance: 24037
  • Game weather: Clear
  • Referee: Jim Farmer
  • TV announcers (ESPNU): Mark Neely, David Diaz-Infante

Colorado State

Utah State at Colorado State
Team1234OTTotal
Aggies10003013
Rams7306016

UNLV

Utah State v UNLV
Team1234OTTotal
Rebels01307020
Aggies710107034
  • Date: October 25
  • Location: Romney Stadium
    Logan, Utah
  • Game start: 2:02 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:32
  • Game attendance: 20153
  • Game weather: Clear
  • Referee: Greg Burks
  • TV announcers (ESPNews): Mike Corey, Rene Ingoglia

Hawaii

Utah State at Hawai'i
Team1234OTTotal
Aggies141470035
Rainbow Warriors14000014
  • Date: November 1
  • Location: Aloha Stadium
    Honolulu, HI
  • Game start: 5:07 pm
  • Elapsed time: 3:17
  • Game attendance: 24761
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (Oceanic Cable): Robert Kekaula, Rich Miano, Scott Robbs

Wyoming

Utah State at Wyoming
Team1234OTTotal
Aggies17003020
Cowboys030003
  • Date: November 7
  • Location: War Memorial Stadium
    Laramie, Wyoming
  • Game start: 6:00 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:18
  • Game attendance: 14430
  • Referee: Alan Eck
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Dave Flemming, Rod Gilmore, Allison Williams

New Mexico

Utah State v New Mexico
Team1234OTTotal
Lobos7707021
Aggies71470028
  • Date: November 15
  • Location: Romney Stadium
    Logan, Utah
  • Game start: 2:02 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:04
  • Game attendance: 19591
  • Referee: Eddy Shelton
  • TV announcers (ESPNews): Mike Corey, Rene Ingoglia

San Jose State

Utah State v San Jose State
Team1234OTTotal
Spartans070007
Aggies771413041
  • Date: November 21
  • Location: Romney Stadium
    Logan, Utah
  • Game start: 7:35 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:16
  • Game attendance: 18428
  • Referee: David Alvarez
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Eamon McAnaney, David Diaz-Infante, Allison Williams

Boise State

Utah State at #25 Boise State
Team1234OTTotal
Aggies9307019
#25 Broncos2014016050
  • Date: November 29
  • Location: Albertsons Stadium
    Boise, Idaho
  • Game start: 8:26 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:20
  • Game attendance: 33940
  • Referee: Rick Loumiet
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Couzens, David Diaz-Infante, Shelley Smith

UTEP

Utah State v UTEP
Team1234OTTotal
Aggies7077021
Miners300306
  • Date: December 20
  • Location: University Stadium
    Albuquerque, New Mexico
  • Game start: 12:25 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:09
  • Game attendance: 28725
  • Referee: Charles Lewis
  • TV announcers (ESPN/ESPN Radio): Mark Neely, David Diaz-Infante, Kayce Smith/Drew Goodman, Tom Ramsey, Dave Shore

References

  1. "Utah State Men's Football Staff". Utah State Athletics. Archived from the original on May 14, 2017. Retrieved August 23, 2013. "2013 Utah State Aggie Spring Football Roster". Utah State Athletics. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. "2014 Utah State Aggies Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved February 24, 2014.
  3. "Utah State at Tennessee". Stat Broadcast. Retrieved August 31, 2014.