Bryson Barnes’ journey from a pig farm in Milford, Utah, to the spotlight of college football is a story of perseverance, resilience, and determination. By the time ESPN’s “College GameDay” rolled into Salt Lake City last October,

Hailing from Milford, Utah, where he grew up on a pig farm, Barnes starred on the gridiron for tiny Milford High, his 137 career touchdowns throws standing atop the UHSAA record books and his 11,525 career passing yards still ranking second in Utah high school football history.

Against his former team in the Battle of the Brothers game Saturday, Utah State transfer quarterback Bryson Barnes played with the same reckless abandon Utah fans grew accustomed to seeing over his 2023 season in Salt Lake City. The result was some thrills, and some mistakes.

Former Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes has been officially confirmed as the man under center for the Utah State Aggies in The Battle of the Brothers.

Barnes has a history with USC going back to his time at Utah. Last year, while the Utes’ starting QB, Barnes went to Los Angeles and helped Utah defeat USC. It was a notable performance for Barnes, a former walk-on, as he competed 14 of 23 pass attempts for 235 yards, three touchdowns and an interception.

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Back-up quarterback Bryson Barnes passed for two touchdowns and ran for another Saturday night, Kyrese White caught three balls for 131 yards, including touchdowns of 57 and 53 yards, and Utah State beat Robert Morris 36-14 in the season opener for both teams.