LOGAN — A 35-point second half from Utah State and three turnover forced on defense gave the Aggies all they needed to claim a commanding victory over Air Force in their Mountain West opener, leaving Merlin Olsen Field with a 49-30 win.

The Aggies scored 21 points in the third quarter to open up the offense, but even prior to reaching that runway they were dictating the course of the game. The very first sequence of the game featured the Aggies recovering a fumble by Air Force QB Josh Johnson and then scoring a touchdown on the ensuing offensive possession.

"Any time you can steal a possession or a turnover against (Air Force), it's great, because their intent is to not give your offense possessions," USU head coach Bronco Mendenhall said. "And one of our foundational ways to play footba

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