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Logan • When a college football team keeps winning, the games get bigger and bigger as the season progresses, with more and more riding on every outcome.

It's a simple truth — one Utah State has positioned itself to relearn after an overpowering 52-26 victory over Boise State last week.

By blasting the Broncos, the Aggies improved to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in the Mountain West Conference. They reside in the Mountain Division driver's seat and can remain there with another win Friday against West Division leader San Diego State.

Kickoff at Qualcomm Stadium begins at 8:30 p.m.

Utah State tied a school record by forcing eight turnovers against Boise State. All came during a nine-possession stretch, when the Aggies turned a 10-3 lead into a 45-10 halftime advantage that carried into the third quarter.

"That was a performance we're all very, very proud of," coach Matt Wells said at his weekly news conference Monday. "The credit goes all the way around but, first off, it starts with the players. I thought they prepared themselves very, very well. … It was a performance we'll all remember around here for a long time."

Wells praised the sellout crowd of 22,509 in under-construction Maverik Stadium. On they field, it sounded like many more.

"The atmosphere was off the charts," Wells said. "It was electric. Honestly, we had to do two different things with the headsets because I couldn't hear. I mean that. It was loud.

"There's a legit home-field advantage in Maverik Stadium and I want the fans and our students know it has an effect on the game. Our players feed off that energy. It was awesome."

Utah State's players and most of the coaching staff took 24 hours to unwind after beating Boise State. Then, it was back to work in preparation for the Aztecs, who are 4-3 overall but 3-0 in the Mountain West.

"We celebrated Friday night and Saturday because I wanted the players and coaches to," Wells said. "We work too hard and too long throughout the year … and, when you win a game like that, you need to celebrate. But we walked in Sunday, watched the [Boise] tape and put it to bed. I really mean that."

Because of the Mountain West's scheduling rotation, Saturday will mark the first meeting between the teams since the Aggies joined the conference in 2013. Even more oddly, Utah State and San Diego State have met only once since 1977. In 2010, the Aztecs prevailed, 41-7.

Much has changed since that game, but the rematch could end up being a preview of the Mountain West championship game on Dec. 5.

"San Diego State … [has] a lot of confidence," Wells said. "They are extremely physical. That's what they brand themselves to be and that's what they are. That's a staff I have a tremendous amount of respect for. They will be ready to play. There's no doubt about it."

It is not known if Utah State senior nose guard David Moala, who suffered a knee injury and left the Boise State game, will play.

Wells has a policy of not discussing injuries unless they are season-ending. Asked if Moala would be sidelined the rest of the year, he said, "No." —

Utah State at San Diego State

P Saturday, 8:30 p.m. MDT

TV • ESPN2