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Read Article →McCae Hillstead Stats
Quarterback · BYU / Utah State · From Lehi, UT
McCae Hillstead is a college quarterback at Utah State, BYU. In college (2023–2026) he has 1,263 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. This page lists every season, his 2026 game log, where he ranks and his top connections.
McCae Hillstead Passing Stats by Season
McCae Hillstead Rushing Stats by Season
| Season | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Yds (no sacks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 53 | 0 | 14 | 65 |
| 2025 | 4 | 27 | 0 | 13 | 28 |
| 2023 | 41 | 39 | 0 | 18 | 132 |
NCAA rushing includes sacks; "no sacks" uses the NFL definition.
Where He Ranks in 2026
- Passing Yards: 225, #160 of 332
- Passing Touchdowns: 2, #157 of 218
Top Connections in 2026
- Eli Wood: 5 of 9 for 87 yards, 0 TD
- Javen Jacobs: 2 of 6 for 10 yards, 0 TD
- Javon Robinson: 3 of 5 for 31 yards, 0 TD
McCae Hillstead 2026 Game Log
| Week | Opponent | Result | Cmp-Att | Yds | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | vs idaho-state | L 17-29 | 13-29 | 149 | 1 | 3 |
| Week 5 | at Boise State | L 18-37 | 2-7 | 47 | 0 | 1 |
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