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USU football: Utah State defense ranks second in the nation with seven forced turnovers

Members of Utah State's defense celebrate one of New Mexico State’s five turnovers this past Saturday night at Maverik Stadium in Logan, Utah.

Through the first two weeks of the college football season, Utah State has forced seven turnovers (four interceptions, three fumbles) to rank second in the nation behind Mountain West-foe Fresno State (eight). The Aggies are tied with Arkansas, Buffalo and Virginia Tech.

USU is also tied for first in the MW and tied for sixth in the nation with three fumble recoveries, tied for second in the league and tied for fifth in the nation with four interceptions and ranks third in the MW and 18th in the nation in turnover margin (+1.