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Utah State Football: Aggies’ Best moments from 2019

Best plays and moments from USU’s up and down season from 2019.

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Utah State Football: Aggies’ best moments from 2019

Counting down the top moments from USU football

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The 2019 season had some genuinely great moments for USU’s football team. Despite an up and down year with stretches of unbridled frustration, the Aggies did put together some incredible plays and keyed up a few noteworthy wins. Without further ado, let’s look at the best of the best this season had to offer for Aggie fans.

1. Beating SDSU on the road

San Diego State had themselves a rock solid season, getting to 10-3 and winning a bowl against Central Michigan in what would be Rocky Long‘s last game an Aztec. San Diego State nabbed a good road victory against UCLA (a school they had historically not beaten until this tilt) and fielded a truly stifling defense, holding their initial opponents on the schedule to 0, 14, and 10 points.

The Aggies came to town looking for their first win against SDSU since 1967. USU dominated the first half of the game and held a 23-3 lead to begin the third quarter. The rest of the game would see the Aggies blow several big plays on defense and allow the chippy Aztecs to get within six points in the closing minutes.

Dominik Eberle missed a sure game-winning kick and SDSU appeared to be on the way to a crushing comeback… until Ryan Agnew decided to sprint backward chasing down a wayward snap. Years of blown chances in close games wouldn’t nip the upset-minded Aggies this time.

Altogether, it was a roller coaster game with a terrific ending, which makes this the best win USU got in 2019.

2. David Woodward‘s Strip-six vs CSU

In what turned out to be an incredibly wet and gusty evening, USU weathered the storm (no pun intended) against the feisty if beleaguered Colorado State Rams. Though Utah State went on to win the game 34-24, there were a lot of mistakes along the way that prolonged the fight and kept all in attendance nervous.

The offense didn’t click much despite a great rushing attack from the Aggies. Jordan Love threw a pick-six and Bright lost a fumble early in the game. Late in the game and with a tenuous lead propping up the Aggies, linebacker David Woodward decided he had enough. He forcefully stripped the ball from Rams’ runner Marvin Kinsey and returned it eight yards for the game-clinching score. Great stuff from a stud defender.

3. Eric Munoz vs Wyoming

In another nail-biting game, USU toppled the Wyoming Cowboys in dramatic fashion. Former walk-on linebacker Eric Munoz had his coming out party in Logan with a sturdy 13 tackle, two-interception performance against a resilient Cowboy offense.

After the game ended, Munoz had a memorable and tear-filled press moment where he detailed his struggles to make it in college. The former walk-on went on to earn a scholarship less than a week later. Great win and a great person helped make it possible for USU.

4. Eberle kicks Fresno State to the curb

The Aggies have had a long and painful history of missed opportunities, especially when it comes to field goal kicking. Against Fresno State, Dominik Eberle ensured Utah State would get a needed walk-off win. It was not only the first game-winning kick in Eberle’s storied career with the Aggies, but it was also the first time since 1998 the Aggies had won a game on a last-second field goal.

So, THAT is what it feels like to win one of these things.

5. Scarver just returns kickoffs for touchdowns

In an otherwise forgettable game, Savon Scarver racked up his fifth kickoff return for a touchdown in his career. This set the school record, passing the previous mark of four that was set by Kevin Robinson. The blocking and coverage downfield was flawless and the junior speedster made it look easy against the Wolf Pack. Aggie fans are fortunate they have this guy around for one more season. Enjoy him, Aggie nation.

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New Mexico Bowl: Central Michigan vs. San Diego State odds, lines, picks and best bets

Previewing Saturday’s New Mexico Bowl between Central Michigan and San Diego State college football matchup, with college football betting odds, picks and best bets

The Central Michigan Chippewas (8-5) and San Diego State Aztecs (9-3) lock horns Saturday in the New Mexico Bowl. Kickoff at Dreamstyle Stadium in Albuquerque is set for 2 p.m. ET. We analyze the Central Michigan-San Diego State odds and betting lines, while providing college football betting tips and advice on this matchup.

Central Michigan vs. San Diego State: Three things you need to know

1. Central Michigan is 28th in the nation with 445.6 yards per game and 44th in scoring at 31.9 points per game. The Chippewas are 20th against the run, allowing just 115.1 yards per game on the ground.

2. San Diego State, on the other hand, struggles to move the ball. The Aztecs are 115th in the nation in total yards (329.3), tied for 97th in passing yards (195.6), 103rd in rushing yards (133.7) and 119th in scoring (19.0). Defensively, though, the Aztecs are an outstanding fifth in total yards allowed (288.7), second against the run (72.3) and fourth in points allowed (12.8) per game.

3. Aztecs leading rusher RB Juwan Washington (ankle) is listed as questionable. If he cannot go it would be RB Chase Jasmin leading the charge, and he was more than capable with a team-best 4.6 yards per carry on 69 attempts while leading the team with three rushing TDs.

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Central Michigan vs. San Diego State: Odds, betting lines and picks

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 2:25 p.m. ET.

Prediction

Central Michigan 23, San Diego State 15

Moneyline (ML)

CENTRAL MICHIGAN (+145) is worth a roll of the dice, as it sports a decent offense and should be able to solve the San Diego State defense. The Aztecs (-176) really struggled offensively this season, Washington is iffy to play, and QB Ryan Agnew suffered a calf injury last time out (although he should be fine). Still, he is more of a caretaker than playmaker, and if CMU scores early it isn’t San Diego State’s forte to score a lot of points and come from behind.

Against the Spread (ATS)

CENTRAL MICHIGAN (+3.5, -115) is a super attractive play catching three and a hook. Even if the Chippewas can’t win outright, San Diego State (-3.5, -106) isn’t going to blow anyone out — ever. So light the fire up with the Chips and enjoy the payout.

For a little extra fun, take CMU +0.5 (-134) on the first-quarter line, and look for the Chippewas to fire out to an early lead. It’s bowl season, build that bankroll with some early fun.

Over/Under (O/U)

PASS. The total 40.5 is just too risky here. If there was a lean, it’s to the under, as San Diego State struggles offensively. A more attractive play is betting the UNDER 21.5 (-125) on San Diego State’s team point total.

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