Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET (6:00 PM MT local)
Venue: Maverik Stadium, Logan, Utah (Capacity: ~25,500)
Broadcast: Mountain West Network / ESPN+
Weather Forecast (Logan, UT)
Temperature: ~73°F (23°C) at kickoff, cooling into the low 60s by the 4th quarter
Conditions: Clear skies, low humidity, light winds (4–6 mph)
Impact: Ideal late-summer mountain football weather; no disruptions expected.
Injury Report
McNeese Cowboys (Southland, FCS):
QB Nate Glantz (starter, 412 yards, 3 TDs, 2 INTs through 3 games) healthy.
RB Deonta McMahon (team’s leading rusher, 245 yards, 2 TDs) available.
WR Josh Matthews (178 yards, 1 TD) active.
Defense led by LB Kordell Williams (team-high tackles).
Utah State Aggies (Mountain West, FBS):
QB McCae Hillstead (725 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs) healthy.
RB Robert Briggs Jr. (312 rushing yards, 3 TDs) available.
WR Jalen Royals (265 yards, 4 TDs) and WR Terrell Vaughn (198 yards, 1 TD) active.
Defense intact, led by LB Anthony Switzer (team leader in tackles).
Key Player Matchups
QB Nate Glantz (McNeese) vs. Utah State Secondary
Glantz has shown flashes but is turnover-prone; Aggies’ DBs will look to capitalize.
RB Deonta McMahon (McNeese) vs. Utah State Front Seven
McMahon is the Cowboys’ offensive engine; Utah State must contain him to force passing downs.
QB McCae Hillstead (USU) vs. McNeese Pass Rush
Hillstead has been efficient but streaky; McNeese must pressure him to avoid another multi-TD outing.
WR Jalen Royals (USU) vs. McNeese Corners
Royals is averaging nearly 90 YPG with 4 TDs; McNeese must double him in red-zone situations.
Recent Team Form
McNeese Cowboys (1–2, Southland)
8/30/25: L 38–10 @ Tulane
9/6/25: W 27–14 vs. Nicholls
9/13/25: L 31–17 @ Southeastern Louisiana
Trend: Offense inconsistent, defense allowing 28+ PPG in losses.
Utah State Aggies (2–1, Mountain West)
8/30/25: L 31–17 @ Utah
9/6/25: W 28–16 vs. UTEP
9/13/25: W 35–20 vs. Idaho State
Trend: Offense averaging 26.7 PPG, defense improving after tough opener.
Series History
This is the first-ever meeting between McNeese and Utah State.
Betting Trends
Utah State:
2–1 ATS in 2025.
4–1 ATS in last 5 home games.
5 of last 7 games have gone over the total.
McNeese:
1–2 ATS in 2025.
0–5 SU in last 5 vs. FBS opponents.
2 of 3 games have gone under the total.
Head-to-Head: First meeting.
Historical Betting Results
Utah State: Reliable ATS at home vs. FCS opponents; offense often pushes games over the total.
McNeese: Historically struggles ATS vs. FBS competition; rarely competitive beyond the first half.
MWC vs. Southland: Mountain West teams cover ~65% of the time in these matchups.
Game Odds
McNeese Cowboys 54.5
Utah State Aggies – 24.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025
