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The Utah State Aggies got outplayed in all three phases by the San Diego State Aztecs on the road Saturday. A lot was riding on Saturday’s game for the Aggies. After back-to-back wins over Colorado State and Fresno State, Utah State was suddenly back in Pac-12 championship contention. But now, the Aggies are out of that conversation after a 30-13 loss to the Aztecs. What’s more, Utah State now has to win out to become bowl eligible. “Our backs (are) against the wall,” Aggies head coach Bronco Mendenhall said afterward. “I’d love to play with this team as long as possible. “We need to win two to keep playing together. That’s what I would love to do. I think that’s what they want to do. Disappointed for my team, my coaches and we didn’t play well enough to win tonight.” Utah State had a hopeful start Saturday after receiving the opening kickoff and going 75 yards on 11 plays for a touchdown and the early 7-0 lead.

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