Utah State finished with a 6–5 record and a share of the Big West conference championship, but was not selected to a bowl game.
The Aggies were led by prolific sophomore running back Abu Wilson on offense, and junior linebacker David Gill on defense.
On offense, the Aggies built on the previous season's success under coordinator Bobby Petrino and incorporated a few new names alongside returning rushing leader Abu Wilson.
Abu Wilson once again led the Aggies rushing attack, accumulating 840 yards and 16 touchdowns (a school record at the time).
Wilson finished his career with 40 total rushing touchdowns, which remains a school record shared with Robert Turbin.
Brown would eventually become the leading rusher in Utah State history, and shares the record for most rushing attempts with Wilson.
Other leaders for the Aggie defense in 1996 included Dwayne Nelson, Danilo Robinson, Ben Crosland, Spencer Waggoner, and Mike Hudson.