ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Not only did Utah State roll to a 52-13 win over North Texas in the New Mexico Bowl on Saturday, the Aggies broke a record previously held by rival BYU in the process.
Utah State finished the season with 618 points, setting the Mountain West team record for points in a single season. It surpassed the 608 points the Gary Crowton-led Cougars put up as a member of the league in 2001.
The Aggies, who entered the postseason third nationally averaging 47.2 points per game, also accomplished the feat in one fewer game. Utah State played 13 games this year, while BYU played 14 in 2001.