Howie Kussoy picks his winner for the Thursday night matchup between Nevada and Utah State (7 p.m., FS1.) Home team in CAPS.

Carson Strong has opened his second season as a starter by throwing for 770 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions, while completing nearly 76 percent of his passes in a pair of 37-point efforts. The Aggies, meanwhile, are averaging 10 points per game since Jordan Love left school.