2015 Utah State Aggies football team

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2015 Utah State Aggies football
Utah State Aggies logo.svg
Conference Mountain West Conference
DivisionMountain Division
Record6–7 (5–3 MW)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Josh Heupel (1st season)
Offensive scheme Spread
Defensive coordinatorKevin Clune (1st season)
Base defense 3–4
Home stadium Maverik Stadium
Seasons
  2014
2016  
2015 Mountain West Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Mountain Division
Air Force x  6 2   8 6  
New Mexico  5 3   7 6  
Utah State  5 3   6 7  
Boise State  5 3   9 4  
Colorado State  5 3   7 6  
Wyoming  2 6   2 10  
West Division
San Diego State x$  8 0   11 3  
Nevada  4 4   7 6  
San Jose State  4 4   6 7  
Fresno State  2 6   3 9  
UNLV  2 6   3 9  
Hawaii  0 8   3 10  
Championship: San Diego State 27, Air Force 24
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2015 Utah State Aggies football team represented Utah State University in the 2015 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Aggies were led by third-year head coach Matt Wells and played their home games at Merlin Olsen Field at Maverik Stadium. This was Utah State's third season as members of the Mountain West Conference in the Mountain Division. They finished the season 6–7, 5–3 in Mountain West play to finish in a four-way tie for second place in the Mountain Division. They were invited to the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl where they lost to Akron.

Contents

Before the season

2015 recruits

US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Chad Artist
WR
Logan, UtahLogan HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)180 lb (82 kg)Jun 30, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 72
Viliamu Auwae
OL
Kapolei, HawaiiKapolei HS6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)265 lb (120 kg)Feb 9, 2015  Grayshirt.png
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Wesley Bailey
DB
Huntsville, AlaJ.O. Johnson HS/Eastern Arizona CC6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)190 lb (86 kg)Feb 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Dalton Baker
TE
Payson, UtahPayson HS6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)235 lb (107 kg)Jan 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Gerold Bright
WR
Pensacola, FloridaEscambia HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Jan 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Preston Brooskby
OL
Peoria, Ariz.Sunrise Mountain HS/Glendale CC6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)290 lb (130 kg)Dec 16, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Chris Copier
TE
South Jordan, UtahBingham HS/Snow College6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)250 lb (110 kg)Dec 13, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Cameron Haney
CB
Los AngelesCathedral HS5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)175 lb (79 kg)Feb 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 71
Jude Hockel
OL
Walnut Creek, CaliforniaNorthgate HS/Diablo Valley JC6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)295 lb (134 kg)Jan 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Harris LaChance
DE
Herriman, UtahHerriman HS6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)235 lb (107 kg)Jan 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Daniel Langi
LB
South Jordan, UtahBingham HS6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)220 lb (100 kg)Jan 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Dallin Leavitt
S
Portland, Ore.Central Catholic HS/BYU5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)200 lb (91 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A
Devante Mays
RB
Livingston, TexasLivingston HS/Blinn JC5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)225 lb (102 kg)Jan 30, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Wade Meacham
OL
Layton, UtahLayton HS6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)260 lb (120 kg)Feb 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: N/A    247Sports: 3 stars.svg     ESPN: 3 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 73
Joe Riggins
LB
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaCardinal Gibbons HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg)Feb 9, 2015 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 3 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Cade Smith
QB
Salem, Ore.West Salem HS6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)205 lb (93 kg)Dec 5, 2014  Grayshirt.png
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 3 stars.svg     247Sports: 3 stars.svg
Mason Tobek
LB
Puyallup, WashingtonCascade Christian HS6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)225 lb (102 kg)Oct 6, 2014 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: 2 stars.svg     Rivals: 2 stars.svg     247Sports: 2 stars.svg
Ben Wysocki
OL
Seal Beach, CaliforniaLos Alamitos HS/UCLA6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)285 lb (129 kg) 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: N/A    247Sports: N/A
Overall recruiting rankings:   ESPN: Not Ranked Top 25
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, 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 2015 Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  • "2015 Utah State Football Commits". Scout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  • "2015 Player Commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  • "Scout.com Team Recruiting Rankings". Scout.com. Retrieved February 1, 2015.
  • "2015 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 1, 2015.

Departures

The Aggies lost both their Defensive and offensive coordinators (DC Todd Orlando to Houston and OC Kevin McGiven to Oregon State)

Among notable player losses to graduation were S Brian Suite, LB Zach Vigil, DE B.J. Larsen, WR Ronald Butler, and OL Kevin Whimpey. Another notable loss was QB Darrel Garretson announcing that he would be transferring to Oregon State University.

On June 29, it was announced that Bruce "JoJo" Natson was released from the team for violation of unspecified team rules. [1]

Maverik Stadium upgrades

On May 18, 2015, demolition began on the west side of Maverik Stadium to make way for a new concourse, press box, and luxury box complex. Construction lasted throughout the season, and as a result, the stadium's capacity was temporarily reduced.

Roster

2015 Utah State Aggies football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
QB 2Kent MyersSo
WR 3Devonte RobinsonSr
WR 4Hunter SharpSr
QB 5Cade Smith Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 6DJ NelsonFr
RB 7Tonny LindseySo
QB 8Damion HobbsSo
WR 9Jaren Colston-GreenSo
WR 10David Senior (Transfer)So
WR 11Brandon SwindallSr
WR 14Chad Artist Redshirt.svg  Fr
WR 15Hudson Conrad Redshirt.svg  Fr
QB 16 Chuckie Keeton   Cruz Roja.svg Sr
WR 19Brandon O'Donnell Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 21LaJuan HuntSo
WR 25Gerold Bright Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 26Kennedy WilliamsJr
RB 29Aarron Franklin Redshirt.svg  Fr
RB 32 Devante Mays Jr
TE 33Joe PalangeJr
RB 34Justen HerveyFr
TE 44Landon HorneJr
TE 47Paul PauniFr
OL 54Ben WysockiSr
OL 55Andrew ChenSo
OC 59Austin StephensJr
OL 60Andrew Markosian Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 61Tyler Saltmarsh Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 64Jarom IoaneSo
OL 65Austin AlbrechtJr
OL 66KJ Uluave Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 67Brandon TaukeiahoSo
OL 68Dalton ForsytheJr
OL 69Roderick Smith Redshirt.svg  Fr
OL 72Tyshon MosleySo
OL 73Preston BrooksbyJr
OL 74Jude HockelJr
OL 75Taani FisilauSr
OL 76Jake SimonichJr
OL 78Cody BoyerFr
WR 80Tyler FoxFr
WR 81Zach Van LeeuwenFr
WR 82Andrew RodriguezJr
TE 83Wyatt HoustonJr
WR 84Ethan Cortazzo Redshirt.svg  Jr
TE 85Chris CopierJr
TE 86Dalton Baker Redshirt.svg  Fr
TE 87Dax RaymondFr
WR 88Braelon RobertsSo
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
CB 1Daniel GrayJr
CB 2Marquan EllisonJr
SS 2 Dallin Leavitt  (Transfer)Jr
LB 5LT FiliagaSr
CB 6Cameron Haney Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 9 Kyler Fackrell Sr
SS 10Kelvin LeeSr
LB 12Alex HuertaSo
CB 13 Jalen Davis So
LB 14Joe Riggins Redshirt.svg  Fr
CB 15Tyler FloydSr
LB 16Anthony WilliamsSr
CB 17Deshane HinesSr
LB 18Chasen AndersenFr
LB 19Ian TogiaiSo
LB 20Brock CarmenJr
CB 22Bryant HayesSr
LB 23Michael OkonkwoSr
SS 24Marwin EvansSr
CB 26Kevin Ogwu Redshirt.svg  So
FS 27Jontrell RocquemoreFr
SS 28Aaron WadeFr
FS 29Myron TurnerSo
CB 30Promise AmadiSr
S 30Gage Ferguson Redshirt.svg  So
CB 31Jentz PainterJr
FS 37Devin CentersJr
S 38Cole Casper Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 39Torrey GreenSr
CB 40Austin CheneyJr
LB 41 Nick Vigil Jr
LB 42La'Bradford HaroldSr
LB 45Jarom BaldomeroSr
LB 46Mason Tobeck Redshirt.svg  Fr
LB 48Chase ChristiansenFr
LB 49Derek LarsenFr
DE 50Ryan Garrett Redshirt.svg  Fr
NG 51David MoalaSr
DE 52John Taylor  Cruz Roja.svg Sr
LB 53Braden Harris Redshirt.svg  Fr
NG 56Gasetoto SchusterFr
DE 90Clark JeppesenSo
DE 91Siua TaufaJr
DL 93Jacoby Wildman Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 94Eric BerntsonJr
DE 95Ricky Ali'ifuaJr
DE 96Christopher 'Unga Redshirt.svg  Fr
DE 97Jordan NielsenSr
DE 98Edmund Faimalo  Cruz Roja.svg Jr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
K 36Jake ThompsonJr
LS 47Mark HutchinsonSr
LS 58Salanoa Galea'iSr
PK 62 Dominik Eberle Redshirt.svg  Fr
PK 63Brock WarrenJr
P 89Aaron DaltonFr
P 92Zach Lee Redshirt.svg  Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches

[2]


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 37:00 pm Southern Utah *W 12–921,209
September 117:00 pmat No. 24 Utah *ESPN2L 14–2446,011
September 193:00 pmat Washington * P12N L 17–3159,464
October 35:00 pm Colorado State
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPN3 W 33–1822,059
October 108:30 pmat Fresno State CBSSN W 56–1430,540
October 167:00 pmNo. 21 Boise State
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
CBSSNW 52–2622,509
October 238:30 pmat San Diego State ESPN2L 14–4825,898
October 308:15 pm Wyoming
ESPN2W 58–2720,964
November 71:30 pmat New Mexico CBSSNL 13–1419,886
November 1412:00 pmat Air Force ESPN3L 28–3520,083
November 211:30 pm Nevada
  • Maverik Stadium
  • Logan, UT
ESPN3W 31–2718,922
November 281:30 pm BYU *
CBSSNL 28–5122,509
December 221:30 pmvs. Akron * ESPN L 21–2318,876
Schedule Source: [3]

Game summaries

Southern Utah

Utah State v Southern Utah
1234Total
Thunderbirds63009
Aggies500712
  • Date: September 3
  • Location: Maverik Stadium
  • Game start: 7:00 pm MST
  • Elapsed time: 3:22
  • Game attendance: 21,209
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark

At Utah

Battle of the Brothers
1234Total
Aggies0140014
Utes777324
  • Date: September 11
  • Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium
  • Game start: 7:00 pm MST
  • Game attendance: 46,011

At Washington

Utah State at Washington
1234Total
Aggies0100717
Huskies31414031
  • Date: September 19
  • Location: Husky Stadium
  • Game start: 3:00 PM MST
  • Game attendance: 59,464

Colorado State

Utah State v Colorado State
1234Total
Rams370818
Aggies31461033
  • Date: October 3
  • Location: Maverik Stadium
  • Game start: 5:00 PM MST
  • Game attendance: 22,059

At Fresno State

Utah State at Fresno State
1234Total
Aggies722141356
Bulldogs700714
  • Date: October 10
  • Location: Bulldog Stadium
  • Game start: 8:30 PM MST
  • Game attendance: 30,540

Boise State

Utah State v Boise State
1234Total
#21 Broncos377926
Aggies17287052
  • Date: October 16
  • Location: Maverik Stadium
  • Game start: 7:00 PM MST
  • Game attendance: 22,509

The Aggies' victory over the Broncos marked not only the first win over Boise State since 1997, but also the first home victory over a ranked opponent since defeating Fresno State in 1991. [4]


At San Diego State

Utah State at San Diego State
1234Total
Aggies077014
Aztecs171701448
  • Date: October 23
  • Location: Qualcomm Stadium
  • Game attendance: 25,898

Wyoming

Bridger's Battle
1234Total
Cowboys777627
Aggies141672158
  • Date: October 30
  • Location: Maverik Stadium
  • Game attendance: 20,964

At New Mexico

Utah State at New Mexico
1234Total
Aggies037313
Lobos077014
  • Date: November 7
  • Location: University Stadium
  • Game attendance: 19,886

At Air Force

Utah State at Air Force
1234Total
Aggies14014028
Falcons14714035
  • Date: November 14
  • Location: Falcon Stadium
  • Game attendance: 20,083

Nevada

Utah State v Nevada
1234Total
Wolf Pack7146027
Aggies07141031
  • Date: November 21
  • Location: Maverik Stadium
  • Game attendance: 18,922

BYU

The Old Wagon Wheel
1234Total
Cougars1014141351
Aggies7140728
  • Date: November 28
  • Location: Maverik Stadium
  • Game attendance: 22,509

Akron–Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
1234Total
Zips767323
Aggies077721
  • Date: December 22
  • Location: Albertson Stadium
  • Game attendance: 18,876

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