US college sports recruiting information for 2015 recruits
Name
Hometown
High school / college
Height
Weight
Commit date
Chad Artist WR
Logan, Utah
Logan HS
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
180 lb (82 kg)
Jun 30, 2014
Recruiting star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 72
Viliamu Auwae OL
Kapolei, Hawaii
Kapolei HS
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
265 lb (120 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
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Wesley Bailey DB
Huntsville, Ala
J.O. Johnson HS/Eastern Arizona CC
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
190 lb (86 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
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Dalton Baker TE
Payson, Utah
Payson HS
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Gerold Bright WR
Pensacola, Florida
Escambia HS
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Preston Brooskby OL
Peoria, Ariz.
Sunrise Mountain HS/Glendale CC
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
290 lb (130 kg)
Dec 16, 2014
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Chris Copier TE
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS/Snow College
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
250 lb (110 kg)
Dec 13, 2014
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Cameron Haney CB
Los Angeles
Cathedral HS
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
175 lb (79 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
Recruiting star ratings : Scout : Rivals : 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 71
Jude Hockel OL
Walnut Creek, California
Northgate HS/Diablo Valley JC
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
295 lb (134 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Harris LaChance DE
Herriman, Utah
Herriman HS
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
235 lb (107 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Daniel Langi LB
South Jordan, Utah
Bingham HS
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
220 lb (100 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Dallin Leavitt S
Portland, Ore.
Central Catholic HS/BYU
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
200 lb (91 kg)
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Devante Mays RB
Livingston, Texas
Livingston HS/Blinn JC
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
Jan 30, 2015
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Wade Meacham OL
Layton, Utah
Layton HS
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
260 lb (120 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
Recruiting star ratings : Scout : Rivals : N/A 247Sports : ESPN : ESPN grade: 73
Joe Riggins LB
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Cardinal Gibbons HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Feb 9, 2015
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Cade Smith QB
Salem, Ore.
West Salem HS
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
205 lb (93 kg)
Dec 5, 2014
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Mason Tobek LB
Puyallup, Washington
Cascade Christian HS
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
225 lb (102 kg)
Oct 6, 2014
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Ben Wysocki OL
Seal Beach, California
Los Alamitos HS/UCLA
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
285 lb (129 kg)
Recruiting star ratings : Rivals : N/A 247Sports : N/A
Overall recruiting rankings: ESPN : Not Ranked Top 25
Note : In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
Sources:
The Aggies lost both their Defensive and offensive coordinators (DC Todd Orlando to Houston and OC Kevin McGiven to Oregon State )
Among notable player losses to graduation were S Brian Suite, LB Zach Vigil, DE B.J. Larsen, WR Ronald Butler, and OL Kevin Whimpey. Another notable loss was QB Darrel Garretson announcing that he would be transferring to Oregon State University.
On June 29, it was announced that Bruce "JoJo" Natson was released from the team for violation of unspecified team rules.[ 1]
Maverik Stadium upgrades
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On May 18, 2015, demolition began on the west side of Maverik Stadium to make way for a new concourse, press box, and luxury box complex. Construction lasted throughout the season, and as a result, the stadium's capacity was temporarily reduced.
2015 Utah State Aggies football team roster
Players
Coaches
Offense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
QB
2
Kent Myers
So
WR
3
Devonte Robinson
Sr
WR
4
Hunter Sharp
Sr
QB
5
Cade Smith
Fr
QB
6
DJ Nelson
Fr
RB
7
Tonny Lindsey
So
QB
8
Damion Hobbs
So
WR
9
Jaren Colston-Green
So
WR
10
David Senior (Transfer)
So
WR
11
Brandon Swindall
Sr
WR
14
Chad Artist
Fr
WR
15
Hudson Conrad
Fr
QB
16
Chuckie Keeton
Sr
WR
19
Brandon O'Donnell
Fr
RB
21
LaJuan Hunt
So
WR
25
Gerold Bright
Fr
RB
26
Kennedy Williams
Jr
RB
29
Aarron Franklin
Fr
RB
32
Devante Mays
Jr
TE
33
Joe Palange
Jr
RB
34
Justen Hervey
Fr
TE
44
Landon Horne
Jr
TE
47
Paul Pauni
Fr
OL
54
Ben Wysocki
Sr
OL
55
Andrew Chen
So
OC
59
Austin Stephens
Jr
OL
60
Andrew Markosian
Fr
OL
61
Tyler Saltmarsh
Fr
OL
64
Jarom Ioane
So
OL
65
Austin Albrecht
Jr
OL
66
KJ Uluave
Fr
OL
67
Brandon Taukeiaho
So
OL
68
Dalton Forsythe
Jr
OL
69
Roderick Smith
Fr
OL
72
Tyshon Mosley
So
OL
73
Preston Brooksby
Jr
OL
74
Jude Hockel
Jr
OL
75
Taani Fisilau
Sr
OL
76
Jake Simonich
Jr
OL
78
Cody Boyer
Fr
WR
80
Tyler Fox
Fr
WR
81
Zach Van Leeuwen
Fr
WR
82
Andrew Rodriguez
Jr
TE
83
Wyatt Houston
Jr
WR
84
Ethan Cortazzo
Jr
TE
85
Chris Copier
Jr
TE
86
Dalton Baker
Fr
TE
87
Dax Raymond
Fr
WR
88
Braelon Roberts
So
Defense
Pos.
#
Name
Class
CB
1
Daniel Gray
Jr
CB
2
Marquan Ellison
Jr
SS
2
Dallin Leavitt (Transfer)
Jr
LB
5
LT Filiaga
Sr
CB
6
Cameron Haney
Fr
LB
9
Kyler Fackrell
Sr
SS
10
Kelvin Lee
Sr
LB
12
Alex Huerta
So
CB
13
Jalen Davis
So
LB
14
Joe Riggins
Fr
CB
15
Tyler Floyd
Sr
LB
16
Anthony Williams
Sr
CB
17
Deshane Hines
Sr
LB
18
Chasen Andersen
Fr
LB
19
Ian Togiai
So
LB
20
Brock Carmen
Jr
CB
22
Bryant Hayes
Sr
LB
23
Michael Okonkwo
Sr
SS
24
Marwin Evans
Sr
CB
26
Kevin Ogwu
So
FS
27
Jontrell Rocquemore
Fr
SS
28
Aaron Wade
Fr
FS
29
Myron Turner
So
CB
30
Promise Amadi
Sr
S
30
Gage Ferguson
So
CB
31
Jentz Painter
Jr
FS
37
Devin Centers
Jr
S
38
Cole Casper
Fr
LB
39
Torrey Green
Sr
CB
40
Austin Cheney
Jr
LB
41
Nick Vigil
Jr
LB
42
La'Bradford Harold
Sr
LB
45
Jarom Baldomero
Sr
LB
46
Mason Tobeck
Fr
LB
48
Chase Christiansen
Fr
LB
49
Derek Larsen
Fr
DE
50
Ryan Garrett
Fr
NG
51
David Moala
Sr
DE
52
John Taylor
Sr
LB
53
Braden Harris
Fr
NG
56
Gasetoto Schuster
Fr
DE
90
Clark Jeppesen
So
DE
91
Siua Taufa
Jr
DL
93
Jacoby Wildman
Fr
DE
94
Eric Berntson
Jr
DE
95
Ricky Ali'ifua
Jr
DE
96
Christopher 'Unga
Fr
DE
97
Jordan Nielsen
Sr
DE
98
Edmund Faimalo
Jr
Special teams
Pos.
#
Name
Class
K
36
Jake Thompson
Jr
LS
47
Mark Hutchinson
Sr
LS
58
Salanoa Galea'i
Sr
PK
62
Dominik Eberle
Fr
PK
63
Brock Warren
Jr
P
89
Aaron Dalton
Fr
P
92
Zach Lee
Fr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
[ 2]
Legend
(C) Team captain
(S) Suspended
(I) Ineligible
Roster
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 3 7:00 pm Southern Utah * W 12–921,209
7:00 pm at No. 24 Utah * ESPN2 L 14–2446,011
September 19 3:00 pm at Washington * P12N L 17–3159,464
October 3 5:00 pm Colorado State †ESPN3 W 33–1822,059
October 10 8:30 pm at Fresno State CBSSN W 56–1430,540
7:00 pm No. 21 Boise State CBSSN W 52–2622,509
8:30 pm at San Diego State ESPN2 L 14–4825,898
8:15 pm Wyoming ESPN2 W 58–2720,964
November 7 1:30 pm at New Mexico CBSSN L 13–1419,886
November 14 12:00 pm at Air Force ESPN3 L 28–3520,083
November 21 1:30 pm Nevada ESPN3 W 31–2718,922
November 28 1:30 pm BYU * CBSSN L 28–5122,509
December 22 1:30 pm vs. Akron * ESPN L 21–2318,876
Schedule Source: [ 3]
Utah State v Southern Utah
1
2 3 4 Total
Thunderbirds
6
3 0 0
9
• Aggies
5
0 0 7
12
Date: September 3Location: Maverik StadiumGame start: 7:00 pm MST Elapsed time: 3:22Game attendance: 21,209Referee: Brad Van Vark
Battle of the Brothers
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
14 0 0
14
• Utes
7
7 7 3
24
Date: September 11Location: Rice-Eccles StadiumGame start: 7:00 pm MST Game attendance: 46,011
Utah State at Washington
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
10 0 7
17
• Huskies
3
14 14 0
31
Date: September 19Location: Husky StadiumGame start: 3:00 PM MST Game attendance: 59,464
Utah State v Colorado State
1
2 3 4 Total
Rams
3
7 0 8
18
• Aggies
3
14 6 10
33
Date: October 3Location: Maverik StadiumGame start: 5:00 PM MST Game attendance: 22,059
Utah State at Fresno State
1
2 3 4 Total
• Aggies
7
22 14 13
56
Bulldogs
7
0 0 7
14
Date: October 10Location: Bulldog StadiumGame start: 8:30 PM MST Game attendance: 30,540
Utah State v Boise State
1
2 3 4 Total
#21 Broncos
3
7 7 9
26
• Aggies
17
28 7 0
52
Date: October 16Location: Maverik StadiumGame start: 7:00 PM MST Game attendance: 22,509
The Aggies' victory over the Broncos marked not only the first win over Boise State since 1997, but also the first home victory over a ranked opponent since defeating Fresno State in 1991.[ 4]
Utah State at San Diego State
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
7 7 0
14
• Aztecs
17
17 0 14
48
Date: October 23Location: Qualcomm StadiumGame attendance: 25,898
Bridger's Battle
1
2 3 4 Total
Cowboys
7
7 7 6
27
• Aggies
14
16 7 21
58
Date: October 30Location: Maverik StadiumGame attendance: 20,964
Utah State at New Mexico
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
0
3 7 3
13
• Lobos
0
7 7 0
14
Date: November 7Location: University StadiumGame attendance: 19,886
Utah State at Air Force
1
2 3 4 Total
Aggies
14
0 14 0
28
• Falcons
14
7 14 0
35
Date: November 14Location: Falcon StadiumGame attendance: 20,083
Utah State v Nevada
1
2 3 4 Total
Wolf Pack
7
14 6 0
27
• Aggies
0
7 14 10
31
Date: November 21Location: Maverik StadiumGame attendance: 18,922
The Old Wagon Wheel
1
2 3 4 Total
• Cougars
10
14 14 13
51
Aggies
7
14 0 7
28
Date: November 28Location: Maverik StadiumGame attendance: 22,509
Akron–Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
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Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
1
2 3 4 Total
• Zips
7
6 7 3
23
Aggies
0
7 7 7
21
Date: December 22Location: Albertson StadiumGame attendance: 18,876