Report on the 9/22 games.

Southern Utah 49 Portland State 42

At Jeld-Wenn Field, SUU won their Big Sky Conference premier over Portland State in dramatic fashion.  Portland State held advantage until stalling in the 4th quarter.  During the final frame SUU scored on a Brad Sorensen to Mitch Jessop touchdown pass with 9:49 remaining and then LaVell Ika (I wonder who he might be named after) scored the go ahead TD with 1:35 left on the clock to give SUU their first lead.  The Vikings were scoreless in the 4th.  SUU had to stop Portland State from scoring at the 1-yard line as time expired.  I warned the Big Sky Conference not to underestimate the Thunderbirds.

SUU MVP: QB Brad Sorensen

Eastern Washington 32 Weber State 26

Even though Eastern Washington held a 20-3 halftime advantage, Weber State nearly completed a 2nd half comeback on homecoming.  But with less than 40 seconds remaining and about 40 yards from pay-dirt, the ball was slapped from the arm of Mike Hoke as he was getting ready to throw and recovered by the Eagles.  The game marked improved offensive performance by the Wildcats over the first three games of the season.

Weber State MVPs: WR Xavian Johnson and WR Jordan Clemente

Utah State 31 Colorado State 19

Last year in Logan, Colorado State won in overtime.  This year the Aggies made certain that such dramatics would not be needed as they easily win in Fort Collins.  If this game is a preview of what to expect from USU in the MWC, Aggie fans should look forward to a bright future.

USU MVP: RB Kerwynn Williams

Arizona State 37 Utah 7

In a real yawner, Utah suffered another case of BYU flu (more on that later) as the Sun Devils cruised to an easy victory in Tempe.  John White was held to only 18 yards rushing on 14 carries and the entire Ute offense was largely ineffective.

Utah MVP: WR Karl Williams