Utah State Aggies#2 · QB McCae Hillstead
65 Overall rating steady- Height
- 5-10
- Weight
- 190 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Lehi, UT
McCae Hillstead is a QB (#2) for Utah State, from Lehi, UT. In the 2026 season he has 225 passing yards and 2 touchdowns, 112.5 yards per game over 2 games. He has 14.3 fantasy points (PPR), 7.2 per game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Passing yards 11
Passing TDs 10
Rushing yards 13
Rushing TDs 3
Total yards 11
Fantasy points 10
Efficiency
Completion % 11
Yards per attempt 10
TD rate 10
INT avoidance 7
Big-play passing 9
Rush efficiency 14
Measurables
Height 3
Weight 6
Frame 5
Experience 13
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- Updates. Recomputed on Mondays once the week's games are final. Corrections are logged in our editorial & corrections policy.
2026 season
225
Passing yards
2
Passing TDs
4
Interceptions
17/37
Completions
53
Rushing yards
0
Rushing TDs
McCae Hillstead career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Cmp-Att | Pass Yds | TD | INT | Rush Yds | Rush TD | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | USU | 2 | 17-37 | 225 | 2 | 4 | 53 | 0 | 14.3 |
| 2025 | BYU | 4 | 4-5 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 4.1 |
| 2023 | USU | 8 | 94-158 | 1062 | 11 | 8 | 36 | 0 | 72.1 |
| Career | All | 14 | 115-200 | 1320 | 13 | 12 | 117 | 0 | 90.5 |
Season totals, 2023 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | PASS YDS | RUSH YDS | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Boise State | L 18-37 | 47 | 10 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Idaho State | L 17-29 | 178 | 43 | 2 |
Career timeline
- NowUtah State QB: #2
- ClassJunior
- HometownLehi, UT
McCae Hillstead: Utah State QB profile and stats
McCae Hillstead is a QB (#2) for Utah State, from Lehi, UT. This profile tracks McCae Hillstead's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Utah State roster, the Pac-12 players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Utah State sits in the race, check the live Pac-12 standings.
McCae Hillstead in the news
All newsPreviewWashington State at Utah State: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Washington State visits Utah State at Maverik Stadium. Kickoff is 9:00 PM ET, on CW, The CW Network.2026-10-06RecapUtah State beat Troy 21-10 (Week 4, 2026)Utah State beat Troy 21-10 at Maverik Stadium. Now Utah State is 1-3, and Troy is 2-2.2026-09-26RecapUtah beat Utah State 33-0 (Week 3, 2026)Utah beat Utah State 33-0 at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Now Utah is 3-0, and Utah State is 0-3.2026-09-19
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Frequently asked questions
What team does McCae Hillstead play for?
McCae Hillstead plays for Utah State, wearing #2 at QB.
What position does McCae Hillstead play?
McCae Hillstead is a QB for Utah State.
How tall is McCae Hillstead?
McCae Hillstead is 5-10 and weighs 190 lb.
What year is McCae Hillstead in?
McCae Hillstead is listed as a junior on the Utah State roster.
Where is McCae Hillstead from?
McCae Hillstead is from Lehi, UT.
How many passing yards does McCae Hillstead have?
McCae Hillstead has 225 passing yards in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.