Mason Lindberg hits 5 field goals to help Idaho State outlast Utah State 29-17
Mason Lindberg scored 17 points on five field goals as Idaho State intercepted four passes and earned a $400,000 payout, officials said.
- On Saturday, Idaho State defeated FBS-member Utah State 29-17, scoring the final 13 points to overcome a 17-16 deficit in Cache Valley.
- Kicker Mason Lindberg scored 17 points with five field goals, while the Bengals' defense forced four interceptions, including two by TreShawn Shorty.
- Quarterback Jordan Cooke threw for 152 yards and a touchdown, adding a 1-yard scoring run; McCae Hillstead threw for 178 yards and two touchdowns but committed three interceptions for the Aggies.
- The victory marked the third by an FCS team over an FBS opponent on Saturday, securing a guaranteed $400,000 payout for Idaho State, which entered as a 15.5-point underdog.
- Idaho State hosts San Diego next Saturday, September 12, looking to extend its winning streak as the Bengals improve to 2-0.
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Idaho State stuns Utah State 29-17 in upset victory
Idaho State upset the Utah State Aggies 29-17 on Saturday night, securing their first victory over an FBS opponent since 2017 behind five successful field goals by Mason Lindberg and a strong defensive performance.
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Utah State opens season with loss to FCS team Idaho State
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Mason Lindberg hits 5 field goals to help Idaho State outlast Utah State 29-17
Mason Lindberg kicked five field goals, and Idaho State intercepted four passes as the Bengals, ranked No. 23 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll, beat FBS-member Utah State 29-17 on Saturday.
Idaho State Shocks Utah State in Historic FCS Upset: How the Bengals Pulled It Off
Idaho State just did something they had not done since 2017. The Bengals beat an FBS opponent, and it was not close in any meaningful sense. Idaho State knocked off Utah State 29-17 in Logan, and the rest of college football is still trying to process what happened. The stat sheet actually favored Utah State. …
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