Utah State Football Names McCae Hillstead Starting Quarterback

LOGAN, Utah – Utah State head football coach Bronco Mendenhall announced Monday that McCae Hillstead has been named the Aggies’ starting quarterback entering the 2026 campaign, marking the program’s inaugural year in the Pac-12 Conference. USU will open the season at home against Idaho State on Saturday, Sept. 5. “After a thorough evaluation of our quarterback room, it became clear that McCae has earned the opportunity to lead this program,” said Mendenhall. “Throughout the spring, McCae demonstrated consistency, poise and a command of the offense that aligns with our expectations for that position. He’s a competitor, he’s resilient, and he’s…