Why Bryson Barnes was impressed by Utah State interim head coach Nate Dreiling against USC

Utah State interim head coach Nate Dreiling argues with an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. | Mark J. Terrill

There wasn’t a whole lot to be impressed with from Utah State Saturday night against USC.

The Aggies were thoroughly outplayed in every facet of football — save for maybe on special teams — and never really proved competitive against the Trojans.

It was a far cry from what was hoped for, even if an upset of USC by USU was a long shot from the beginning.

About the only thing that could really be gleaned from the 48-0 loss, the worst for Utah State since a 55-0 loss at Alabama two years ago, was that the Aggies never stopped competing.

Even while USC scored touchdown after touchdown, the Aggies kept playing hard. It was especially obvious on defense. The hits delivered by Aggie defenders never lessened in their intensity, even as the deficit grew larger and larger and the USU offense proved unable to make up any ground.

Southern California wide receiver Zachariah Branch, left, fends off Utah State cornerback Avante Dickerson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill

Southern California wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane, left, is tackled by Utah State safety Jordan Vincent during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill

Southern California wide receiver Zachariah Branch, left, is tackled by Utah State cornerback Avante Dickerson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) | Mark J. Terrill

Southern California quarterback Miller Moss passes during the…


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Publish date : 2024-09-08 22:28:15

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