Keeton without his top 2 receivers....This is a huge rivalry, The "Battle of the Brothers." A meeting that's been going on for over 100 years. The last 2 match ups were close decided by a TD or less, both teams are improved, I'm worried that Utah State got blown out by top tier opponents and ominated everyone else, Chuckie Keeton back, but a question mark, but Utah State has 15 returning starters, and nearly everyone up front on both sides of the ball.
Defense wins on the road, or at least keeps you in the game, I expect Utah State's defense to be better than last year. Utah State has a stout front 7 with LB Kyler Fackrell returning to join Nick vigil and DE Jordan Nielsen. I feel Utah has a one dimensional offense, and the Aggies have a history of being tough against the run (25th, 6th, 16th) the last 3 years in terms of YPC. I also feel that Utah may be getting too much respect especially on offense. Michigan actually out gained them, and I really felt like they even out played them. Michigan's QB threw 3 INT's and missed countless receivers running open down field. 7 of their 24 points came on a pick 6, and Travis Wilson just looked average. Utah lacks the play makers like they have had on the outside in years past, and that should allow Utah State a great opportunity to hold this team in check, but I really think Keeton will struggle, and I could see Utah winning by 2 TD's because he's missing some of his important weapons.
