Utah State Aggies Defeat New Mexico State Aggies 35-13

Quarterback Logan Bonner leads Utah State to a second-half comeback victory.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:05pm

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In a nonconference matchup, the Utah State Aggies defeated the New Mexico State Aggies 35-13 on Saturday. Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner threw for 359 yards and four touchdowns, including two to wide receiver Deven Thompkins, who had 215 receiving yards. New Mexico State jumped out to an early 10-0 lead, but Utah State scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to pull away for the victory.

Why it matters

This win improves Utah State's record to 7-2 on the season, keeping them in contention for a strong finish and potential bowl game appearance. For New Mexico State, the loss drops them to 1-8 as an independent program, continuing their struggles this year.

The details

After New Mexico State took a 10-0 lead in the first quarter, Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner connected with Deven Thompkins for a 26-yard touchdown to cut the deficit to 3 points. New Mexico State led 13-7 at halftime, but Utah State dominated the second half. Bonner threw touchdown passes of 54 yards to Thompkins, 4 yards to Derek Wright, and 1 yard to Justin McGriff, while running back Elelyon Noa added a 4-yard rushing touchdown to give Utah State 28 unanswered points and the 35-13 victory.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 17, 2026.
  • Utah State scored 28 unanswered points in the second half to pull away.

The players

Logan Bonner

The Utah State quarterback who passed for 359 yards and 4 touchdowns in the win.

Deven Thompkins

The Utah State wide receiver who caught 9 passes for 215 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Jonah Johnson

The New Mexico State quarterback who passed for 298 yards in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“Our offense really clicked in the second half and we were able to pull away for the win.”

— Logan Bonner, Utah State Quarterback

What’s next

Utah State will look to continue their strong season next week against an opponent to be determined, while New Mexico State will try to rebound from this loss in their next game.

The takeaway

This game showcased the offensive firepower of Utah State, led by quarterback Logan Bonner and wide receiver Deven Thompkins, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and pull away for a convincing victory over New Mexico State.