Bryson Barnes ‘ status going forward is in question.

Utah State’s starting quarterback left the game against No. 18 Vanderbilt early in the fourth quarter and didn’t return, with backup Jacob Conover filling in the rest of the way in the Aggies’ 55-35 loss Saturday.

Barnes was seen on the sideline during the SEC Network broadcast fighting back tears after being knocked out of the game on a run that ended with a fumble; the television crew noted that he didn’t return to the game because of an undisclosed injury.

After the game, Utah State coach Bronco Mendenhall declined to offer specifics about Barnes’ status, noting “you know I’d prefer not to (share any updates).”

“Bryson gives everything he can to this team,” Mendenhall said. “He plays with his heart and soul and is completely comm

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