CHALLENGER: Mason Falslev and Utah State are a very real THREAT to Gonzaga in the new look Pac-12!

Utah State Aggies eye a breakthrough year as Mountain West Player of the Year Mason Falslev returns for a fourth head coach and the Aggies tackle the Pac-12. Can Ben Jacobson finally bring long-term stability to a program with six coaches since 2017, especially with Falslev leading the charge and a strong NIL-fueled roster?

Andy Patton and Braden Clark break down Utah State’s new-look lineup, projected starting five, and their marquee non-conference schedule featuring BYU, Memphis, and Gonzaga. Key topics include the impact of increased resources, the strategic importance of Falslev’s loyalty, and how the Aggies can avoid the dreaded 8-9 NCAA Tournament seed. Will Utah State’s aggressive scheduling and community-driven momentum finally vault them to Sweet 16 status?

Written work covering Gonzaga at SI: [[https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga\\\]](https://www.si.com/college/gonzaga%5C%5D)

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