SPENCER PETRAS NEWS

Leads Aggies to blowout win Petras completed 20 of 30 passes for 255 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 55-10 victory over Hawaii.

Impact Petras was sharp Saturday, leading Utah State to a 24-3 lead at the half despite throwing a pair of interceptions. The senior quarterback has completed 65.3 percent of his passes for 2,288 yards, 17 touchdowns and 10 interceptions in his first season with the Aggies after transferring from Iowa. Petras should have another positive matchup next week against a San Diego State team that's coming off a 41-20 loss to UNLV.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Petras, Barnes each throw 2 TD passes, Faison runs for 2 TDs as Utah State routs Hawaii 55-10

Spencer Petras and Bryson Barnes each threw two touchdown passes, Rahsul Faison had two 37-yard touchdown runs and Utah State’s defense came up with five interceptions as the Aggie...

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Busy in loss Petras was 28-for-45 passing for 208 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 49-28 defeat versus Washington State.

Impact Petras put together a solid day overall, as the Aggies were forced to throw the ball early and often. Overall, the senior's completed 65.2 percent of his passes for 2,033 yards, 15 touchdowns and eight interceptions through seven games this season. Utah State will host Hawaii next week.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mateer and Parker lead No. 20 Washington State to 49-28 win over Utah State

John Mateer threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score, Wayshawn Parker rushed for a career-best 149 yards on 11 carries and No. 20 Washington State rolled to a 49-28 vi...

NOVEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Modest day vs. Wyoming Petras was 25-for-39 passing for 194 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 27-25 victory over Wyoming.

Impact Petras was held below 200 yards for the first time since an injury-shortened outing in Week 1, though the senior did complete multiple touchdown passes in a fifth straight game. Overall, Petras has completed 65.7 percent of his passes for 1,825 yards, 13 touchdowns and seven interceptions this season. He'll take on Washington State on the road in Week 11 following a bye.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cragun's 40-yard field goal as time expires carries Utah State past Wyoming

Spencer Petras threw for 194 yards and two touchdowns and Tanner Cragun kicked a 40-yard field goal as time expired to send Utah State past Wyoming 27-25

OCTOBER 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another big day Petras completed 32 of 47 passes for 360 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 50-45 loss against New Mexico. He also had six rushes for 10 yards with a touch...

Impact Petras has now thrown for at least 360 yards in each of his last four starts. Since returning from injury in Week 4, the senior's completed 66 percent of his passes for 1,486 yards, 10 touchdowns and five interceptions. He'll look to keep it rolling next week against Wyoming.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Huge day in defeat Petras completed 41 of 59 passes for 461 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions during Friday's 50-34 loss to UNLV. He also had seven rushes for 10 yards.

Impact While his four turnovers were costly, Petras put together a stellar second half Friday with three touchdowns while completing a school-record 41 passes. Overall, the senior quarterback has a 65.4 completion percentage for 1,271 yards, nine touchdowns and six interceptions through four starts this season. Petras and the Aggies will look to snap a five-game losing streak next week at home against New Mexico.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Williams throws 3 TD passes; UNLV scores 27 2nd-quarter points, beats Utah State 50-34

Hajj-Malik Williams threw three first-half touchdown passes, Kylin James ran for three TDs and UNLV erupted for 27 second-quarter points as the Runnin’ Rebels beat Utah State 50-34

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in loss Petras was 27-for-41 passing for 372 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 62-30 loss to Boise State. He also had six rushes for seven yards.

Impact Petras has been sharp since returning from an ankle injury -- the senior's completed 62.4 percent of his passes for 665 yards, five touchdowns and one interception in his last two starts. Petras will look to keep rolling in a tough conference matchup in Week 7 at home versus UNLV.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Busy in return Petras went 26-for-44 passing for 293 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 45-29 loss versus Temple.

Impact It was the first start for Petras since Week 1 when he left with an ankle injury. It was an up-and-down outing for the senior, who completed a pair of touchdowns before throwing an interception on Utah State's final drive. Petras' last full season came in 2022 with Iowa, where he completed 55.9 percent of his passes for 1,725 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions. Petras and the Aggies will get the week off before opening conference play on the road at Boise State.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Simon accounts for 6 TDs, Trujillo's 64-yard FG spurs Temple to 45-29 rally past Utah State

Evan Simon’s 91-yard scoring pass to Dante Wright with four minutes left in the third quarter gave Temple the lead for good and the Owls beat Utah State 45-29

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start vs. Temple Petras (ankle) will be the starting quarterback for the Aggies against Temple on Saturday, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Petras missed the last two games after getting injured in the opening win over Robert Morris, but now that the ankle problem is a thing of the past, the senior signal-caller will make the 33rd start of his career. Petras' return means Bryson Barnes will return to a backup role.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Hopeful to return this week Petras is hopeful to return this week for Utah State, per the Aggship.

Impact Petras was reportedly close to 100 percent last week, but didn't end up playing against Utah. The quarterback has missed the Aggies' last two games after a rough performance in the opener against Robert Morris. He's still working his way back from an ankle injury, but it sounds as if the gunslinger is trending in the right direction and Saturday against Temple represents an excellent chance for him to return to the field.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive against Utah Petras (ankle) did not appear during Saturday's 38-21 loss against Utah.

Impact Petras was sidelined for a second-straight game with an ankle injury as the Aggies were defeated by the Utes. The graduate transfer from Iowa was splitting reps with Bryson Barnes prior to his injury and the Utah transfer doesn't seem to have locked down the starting gig in his absence. Petras's next chance to return will come against Temple on Sept. 21, but his expected status for the contest is unknown.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting versus Utah Petras (ankle) will not start Saturday versus Utah, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Petras' ankle is not healthy enough for him to start Saturday, and as a resulted Bryson Barnes will start versus his former team. Petras is expected to be available if necessary, but will likely not play unless Barnes sustains an injury. Petras' next chance to start is next Saturday at Temple.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could play vs. Utah Petras (ankle) has a shot to play this week against Utah, per The Aggship.

Impact Petras played in the opener against Robert Morris and didn't perform particularly well, tossing for 145 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. He was knocked out of that game in the first half, however, and has yet to return to the field. He's clearly trending in the right direction, but remains questionable for the in-state rivalry against the Utes in Week 3. If Petras can't go, Bryson Barnes will likely start in his place once again.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Could play vs. Utah Petras (ankle) has a shot to play this week against Utah, per The Aggship.

Impact Petras played in the opener against Robert Morris and didn't perform particularly well, tossing for 145 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. He was knocked out of that game in the first half, however, and has yet to return to the field. He's clearly trending in the right direction, but remains questionable for the in-state rivalry against the Utes in Week 3. If Petras can't go, Bryson Barnes will likely start in his place once again.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Petras (ankle) will not play in the game versus USC, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Petras injured his ankle in last week's game versus Robert Morris and will now miss at least one game due to the injury. Backup Bryson Barnes will get the stater duties for the showdown with USC.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Viewed as day-to-day Petras (ankle) is listed as day-to-day heading into Saturday's game against USC, The Aggship reports.

Impact Petras left in the second quarter of the Week 1 win over Robert Morris with a sprained ankle and was unable to return. There haven't been a lot of reports during the week on the status of his health, though it's possible the team provides some information Friday. If Petras is unable to go, Bryson Barnes will be the starter.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes throws for 2 TDs, runs for another; Utah State beats Robert Morris 36-10

Back-up quarterback Bryson Barnes passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Kyrese White caught three balls for 131 yards, including touchdowns of 57 and 53 yards, and Utah St...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits early with injury Petras will miss the second half of Saturday's matchup against Robert Morris, The Aggship reports.

Impact Petras was forced to exit the game during the second quarter and was unable to return for the remainder of the contest. No details in regards to his injury have been disclosed but news regarding his status should surface in the upcoming days. In his absence, Bryon Barnes will work under center.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

It's not your imagination: There are players in their mid-20s all over college football, here's why

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AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will transfer to Utah State Petras will transfer to Utah State, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Petras entered the transfer portal as a grad transfer and will join the Aggies after spending the 2023 season with Iowa. He didn't play a single snap with the Hawkeyes this year, and although he did play between 2018 and 2022, he'll look to have at least a chance to compete for a role with his new program.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters transfer portal Petras (shoulder) has entered the NCAA transfer portal, David Eickholt of 247Sports.comreports.

Impact Petras missed the entire 2023 season after undergoing shoulder surgery last fall. The senior quarterback will look to play one more year at a different program. He finished 2022 by completed 55.7 percent of his passes for 1,717 yards, five touchdowns and five interceptions.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE