2015 Utah State Aggies football team explained

Year:2015
Team:Utah State Aggies
Sport:football
Conference:Mountain West Conference
Division:Mountain Division
Short Conf:MW
Record:6–7
Conf Record:5–3
Head Coach:Matt Wells
Hc Year:3rd
Off Coach:Josh Heupel
Oc Year:1st
Off Scheme:Spread
Def Coach:Kevin Clune
Dc Year:1st
Def Scheme:3–4
Stadium:Maverik Stadium
Bowl:Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Bowl Result:L 21–23 vs. Akron

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.

Before the season

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.

Schedule

Schedule Source:[2]

Game summaries

Southern Utah

See also: 2015 Southern Utah Thunderbirds football team.

----

At Utah

See also: 2015 Utah Utes football team, Beehive Boot and Battle of the Brothers.

----

At Washington

See also: 2015 Washington Huskies football team.

----

Colorado State

See also: 2015 Colorado State Rams football team.

----

At Fresno State

See also: 2015 Fresno State Bulldogs football team.

----

Boise State

See also: 2015 Boise State Broncos football team.

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.[3]

----

At San Diego State

See also: 2015 San Diego State Aztecs football team.

----

Wyoming

See also: 2015 Wyoming Cowboys football team and Utah State–Wyoming football rivalry.

----

At New Mexico

See also: 2015 New Mexico Lobos football team.

----

At Air Force

See also: 2015 Air Force Falcons football team.

----

Nevada

See also: 2015 Nevada Wolf Pack football team.

----

BYU

See also: 2015 BYU Cougars football team, Beehive Boot and The Old Wagon Wheel.

----

Akron–Famous Idaho Potato Bowl

See also: 2015 Akron Zips football team and 2015 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl.

----

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Utah State Dismisses Top WR/Returner JoJo Natson. John. Taylor. NBC Sports. June 29, 2015. September 21, 2015.
  2. Web site: 2014 Utah State Aggies Football Schedule. FB Schedules. February 24, 2014.
  3. Web site: Boise State vs. Utah State - Game Recap - October 16, 2015 - ESPN.