Utah overturns the half-time deficit
Utah defeated BYU 28-20 at Rice-Eccles Stadium on November 7. After falling behind 20-14 at halftime, the Utes scored a touchdown in each of the final two quarters and kept BYU scoreless after the break.
Devon Dampier threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns and added two rushing scores. Braden Pegan caught five passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns, according to Utah Athletics’ official report.
Four interceptions decide the defensive battle
James Chenault and Lance Holtzclaw intercepted passes as Utah regained momentum after halftime. Trey Reynolds then intercepted a red-zone pass, and Nate Ritchie ended BYU’s last chance with another interception in the closing seconds.
Utah improved to 9-0 overall and 6-0 in the Big 12. BYU fell to 7-2 and 4-2. The Utes extended their overall winning streak across seasons to 15 games.
Arizona next on November 14
Utah travels to Arizona on Saturday, November 14. The official report says kickoff time and broadcast details are still to be announced. Check the team’s schedule for those arrangements before making plans.
