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Logan • Utah State's 2016 non-conference schedule will include in-state games against BYU and Weber State, as well as a road trip to Los Angeles to face Pac-12 powerhouse USC, athletic director John Hartwell announced Thursday.

The Aggies will also play host to Arkansas State.

"Our schedule next season is consistent with our on-going philosophy," said Hartwell. "We always want to have six home games, including a home game against a regional Football Championship Series (FCS) opponent. We will also look at one guarantee road game each season and to continue our home-and-home relationship with … BYU."

Utah State will open the season Sept. 1 against Weber State at Maverik Stadium. The Aggies will play USC on Sept. 10, Arkansas State on Sept. 17 and BYU on Saturday, Nov. 26.