Utah State safety appears to have avoided serious injury
It appears Utah State safety Titan Saxton avoided serious injury after being carted from the field in the fourth quarter of UNLV’s 29-26 double overtime victory Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium.
A post on X citing Saxton’s brother’s Instagram story showed a picture of Saxton in a wheelchair wearing a neck brace and a Utah State football sweatshirt and beanie while smiling and giving a thumbs-up sign.
It included the words “Love you, @titansaxton and Bet on him.”
From his older brothers Instagram story 💙 #AggieFamily https://t.co/7zj6E4WFuD pic.twitter.com/tqLDzECBFp
— RODDY (@ust8_) November 16, 2025
The post on X in part read: Titan was taken to the hospital as part of concussion protocol. His CT scan was clear, and he will return home to Logan later (Sunday).
The Utah State sports information department confirmed Monday that Saxton had returned to Logan.
Saxton was injured with 6:48 remaining in the fourth quarter when he attempted to tackle UNLV running back Jaylon Glover on a kickoff return. Saxton’s helmet appeared to make contact with Glover’s thigh.
The play was ruled a fumble by Glover but overturned on review.
Saxton laid on the turf for several minutes before being loaded onto a cart and transported to a local hospital. The sophomore gave a thumbs-up sign while being wheeled off the turf.
Following the game, Utah State coach Bronco Mendenhall said: “It’s difficult anytime you see someone you love get hurt. No different for a coach. It’s very challenging for his teammates, also. We are forced in this profession when significant things happen that you have to move on really fast. It’s not ideal.”
Contact Ed Graney at egraney@reviewjournal.com. Follow @edgraney on X.
