 USU lost to Colorado State University 16–14 on a controversial officiating call that cost the team a potential game-winning field goal attempt.The Aggies also lost to New Mexico State 10–9 on a failed two-point conversion that tipped off the receiver's hands in the end zone, which would have won the game.USU tied Wichita State 3–3 in the season opener, in which the Aggie defense held Wichita State to 65 total yards and −2 yards rushing.