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The Bronco Mendenhall era at Utah State has never been nearer.
Starting Wednesday in Logan, fall camp begins for the Aggies, who open the 2025 season at home against UTEP on Aug. 30.
With 70 new players on the roster for the 2025 season, Utah State is far from its 2024 version.
Which means there are a lot of questions entering fall camp.
Here are five storylines to follow — among many — as Utah State prepares to open the 2025 season.
Do the Aggies have enough behind Bryson Barnes?
Utah State quarterback Bryson Barnes (16) gets tackled by San Diego State safety Eric Butler (6) Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, in Logan, Utah. | Eli Lucero, Herald Journal via AP
Not since Jordan Love in 2019 has a Utah State starting quarterback made it through an entire season (including the postseason) without missing time due to injury or demotion. And over the last 10 years, only one other Aggie starting QB has managed to be the guy for the entire season — Kent Myers in 2016.
Logan Bonner nearly did it when he led USU to a Mountain West championship, but he got hurt at the LA Bowl, giving way to Cooper Legas.
Bryson Barnes is QB1 for Utah State entering the 2025 season. His blend of experience, arm talent and mobility make him a versatile tool for offensive coordinator Kevin McGiven to work with.
McGiven told the Deseret News Tuesday that he isn’t wedded to any particular offensive style — gone are the days of “all gas, no brakes” — which makes Barnes almost the ideal signal caller.
Barnes is definitively the guy in Logan and his teammates are pretty high on him.
“Bryson is great to have around,” receiver Braden Pegan said. “He’s a great leader. He leads the offense very well. He’s been throwing the ball around, which us receivers love, so we’re excited to see what goes on.”
If recent history is any indication,…
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