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Photo gallery: Utah defeats Utah State 24-14 in 'Battle of the Brothers'

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Utah LB Gionni Paul (13), and Utah DB Justin Thomas (12), upend Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21). Utah and Utah State were tied 14-14 at the half at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker (23) with a touchdown. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah Utes quarterback Kendal Thompson (1) runs out of the pocket. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah QB Travis Wilson is accompanied to the sideline by medical staff after he ran the ball 3 yards to the USU 4 during first half play. Utah and Utah State were tied 14-14 at the half at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah DE Pita Taumoepenu, left, celebrates and Utah DB Jason Thompson (3) jumps after the defense recovered a USU fumble during 4th quarter play. Utah beat Utah State 24-14 at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker (23) has fans in the crowd. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah State Aggies cornerback Jalen Davis (13) jaws in fun with Utah Utes wide receiver Kenneth Scott (2). University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) makes a touchdown. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Reaction from the Aggies bench in the final minutes of the game. University of Utah defeated Utah State 24-14 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham watches his team late in the game versus USU. Utah beat Utah State 24-14 at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) is pinched with pressure from Utah State Aggies safety Devin Centers (37). University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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USU QB Chuckie Keeton grimaces after he was roughed by a Utah player. It resulted in a 15 yard penalty and the drive resulted in a USU TD. Utah and Utah State were tied 14-14 at the half at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah LB Gionni Paul (13), and Utah DB Justin Thomas (12), upend Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21). Utah and Utah State were tied 14-14 at the half at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker (23) with a touchdown. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes quarterback Kendal Thompson (1) runs out of the pocket. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah QB Travis Wilson is accompanied to the sideline by medical staff after he ran the ball 3 yards to the USU 4 during first half play. Utah and Utah State were tied 14-14 at the half at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah DE Pita Taumoepenu, left, celebrates and Utah DB Jason Thompson (3) jumps after the defense recovered a USU fumble during 4th quarter play. Utah beat Utah State 24-14 at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker (23) has fans in the crowd. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies cornerback Jalen Davis (13) jaws in fun with Utah Utes wide receiver Kenneth Scott (2). University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) makes a touchdown. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Reaction from the Aggies bench in the final minutes of the game. University of Utah defeated Utah State 24-14 at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham watches his team late in the game versus USU. Utah beat Utah State 24-14 at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes quarterback Kendal Thompson (1) runs out of the pocket. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes running back Devontae Booker (23) has fans in the crowd. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Utes quarterback Travis Wilson (7) is pinched with pressure from Utah State Aggies safety Devin Centers (37). University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah State Aggies running back LaJuan Hunt (21) makes a touchdown. University of Utah is tied with Utah State 14-14 at halftime at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Friday, September 11, 2015. Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune USU QB Chuckie Keeton grimaces after he was roughed by a Utah player. It resulted in a 15 yard penalty and the drive resulted in a USU TD. Utah and Utah State were tied 14-14 at the half at Rice-Eccles, Friday, September 11, 2015.

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· September 12, 2015 12:36 am

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Utah defeated Utah State 24-14 on Friday night in what could be their final matchup, but Utes quarterback Travis Wilson got hurt, ending his game early. The Aggies tried to mount a late comeback, but the Utes held them off with solid defense and second-string quarterback Kendal Thompson.