| The largest crowd in Utah State University history, 21,994, turned out for the battle of the Beehive Boot, which featured tow of the nation's top running backs: Jeff Blanc and Louie Giammona.
Giammona, who had only 15 and 60 yards in two previous meetings with BYU ran for 110 in 25 carries.
Dave Taylor connected on a 33-yard field goal to give the Cougars a 10-7 lead at intermission.
Gifford Nielsen didn't give up an interception with 15 of 24 passing.
The win gave the Cougars a tight grip on the Boot.
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