Boise State vs. Utah State score: Broncos pull away late for impressive victory over Aggies

Boise State took down its Mountain West opponent in convincing fashion in Week 4

Mountain West conference play got underway in Week 4 and a noon kickoff between Boise State and Utah State highlighted the slate on CBS. In the end, the Broncos cruised to an effortless 27-3 victory over the Aggies. While both offenses were able to move the ball, mistakes ultimately undid everything Utah State put together. The Aggies had three turnovers and 13 penalties for 99 yards. Additionally, special team errors ended up being costly with one field goal missed and another one blocked. 

Boise State has been involved in some close losses early this season, including a pair of heartbreakers against Oklahoma State and UCF. But this was about as good of a game as the Broncos have played under first-year coach Andy Avalos. Quarterback Hank Bachmeier threw for 288 yards on 23-of-40 passing attempts with a pair of touchdowns to one interception. While quick scoring drives were the storyline of the second and third quarters, the Broncos were able to move the ball more methodically in the final 15 minutes, putting together back-to-back scoring drives covering nearly eight minutes to bleed the clock. 

CBS Sports was with you the entire way updating this story with the latest as Utah State hosts Boise State. 

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:49 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

Bronco Nation knows how to travel! Thank you for bringing the 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙨 to Logan! pic.twitter.com/IdCmrxS37Q

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:44 pm ET · @CBSSports via Twitter]

A clash of unbeatens

No. 7 @AggieFootball vs. No. 16 @RazorbackFB starts RIGHT NOW on CBS. pic.twitter.com/iFtpoUwUfW

— SEConCBS (@SEConCBS) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:37 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

1-0 in Mountain West play 🤝 pic.twitter.com/0IFGw6Zc47

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:35 pm ET · @CBSSports via Twitter]

A ranked SEC battle in Arlington — LET'S DO THIS

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:34 pm ET · @USUFootball via Twitter]

FINAL

Boise State - 27
Utah State - 3#AggiesAllTheWay

— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:25 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

Big man TD alert 🚨 @Scott_Matlock28 hauls it in and extends the Bronco lead!

pic.twitter.com/tyuJui8ozD

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:24 pm ET · @CBSSports via Twitter]

BIG BOY TD

Defensive lineman Scott Matlock hauls in the TD 💪 pic.twitter.com/yesl8QqPw7

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:24 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

Gotta show the BIG MAN some love‼️@Scott_Matlock28 with his first career TD 💥 pic.twitter.com/5ZF31H6ySg

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:22 pm ET · @USUFootball via Twitter]

Broncos tack on a late touchdown. They lead 27-3 with 5:09 left to play.

— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:14 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

.@dwash_9 with a big-time fumble recovery‼️ pic.twitter.com/SV6JMCOjt3

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:13 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

.@dwash_9 with a huge fumble recovery‼️ pic.twitter.com/8o2AZMcwXJ

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:07 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

Put 3️⃣ more on the board!@JonahD17771252's 32 yard kick is 🙌 pic.twitter.com/olagX7lqPr

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 3:05 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

Back-to-back @MountainAmerica first downs put the Broncos in Aggie territory! pic.twitter.com/eEjeMNaPl8

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:59 pm ET · @USUFootball via Twitter]

The kick is up and good for 3💪

⚡️@ColesKicking #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/CUXOICEx7X

— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:55 pm ET · @USUFootball via Twitter]

END 3️⃣ | Broncos lead Utah State 17-0.#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/10rJQ3j7KR

— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:53 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

15 left to play! pic.twitter.com/n5TIJGroDZ

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:48 pm ET · @CBSSports via Twitter]

He couldn't sneak a foot inbounds, but how about this incredible effort from Khalil Shakir? pic.twitter.com/O0UgdaptwE

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:48 pm ET · @USUFootball via Twitter]

Ajani. Clutch. Carter.@AjaniCarter3 #AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/KE0vYyCdW9

— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:39 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

.@rileysmith_9 found the yardage and @qbhank19 found him!

That's another @MountainAmerica first down 😤 pic.twitter.com/00COLrGIoY

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:30 pm ET · @CBSSports via Twitter]

"This is nuts."

Safe to say @RichWaltz has never seen a punter hit a pump fake 😂 pic.twitter.com/QSRE3CiqpN

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:28 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

.@Tyjoness_21 pushed Utah State out-of-bounds for a @westernhvac 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙙 𝙙𝙤𝙬𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙥 ⏹ pic.twitter.com/hiYcuRUOCO

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:24 pm ET · @CBSSports via Twitter]

He put it on a rope.@broncosportsFB goes up 17-0 after the touchdown toss. pic.twitter.com/euTiUdivUt

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:23 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

.@king_khalil2 does it again for 6️⃣!

📺 CBS

pic.twitter.com/8eCdiOKYn6

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:21 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

👑 things@king_khalil2 with the TD! pic.twitter.com/Qq51vgOz0M

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:17 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

After the fourth down stop, @king_khalil2 gets to the 2 yard line!#BleedBlue | @MountainAmerica pic.twitter.com/NhSWYJj9d8

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 2:08 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

.@qbhank19 starts off the half with a 20 yard run for a @MountainAmerica first down! pic.twitter.com/Xyw6XwhaXR

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 1:55 pm ET · @CBSSports via Twitter]

"They're a huge second-half team ... It just comes down to us starting fast [in the second half]."@SherreeBurruss caught up with @BroncoSportsFB head coach Andy Avalos at halftime pic.twitter.com/L5ImyBuL38

— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 1:45 pm ET · @BroncoSportsFB via Twitter]

🆙 at the half pic.twitter.com/JdjtbUnhZv

— Boise State Football (@BroncoSportsFB) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 1:44 pm ET · @USUFootball via Twitter]

HALFTIME | Utah State trails Boise State 10-0 going into halftime.#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/QwXgWPGkxP

— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 25, 2021

[Sep 25, 2021 at 1:20 pm ET · @USUFootball via Twitter]

BIG STOP 4️⃣ 2️⃣ ‼️#AggiesAllTheWay pic.twitter.com/PqGRNDw21P

— USU Football (@USUFootball) September 25, 2021