Former Utes Share Excitement After Clark Phillips’ Third INT
Oct 1, 2022, 3:36 PM
Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III (1) glides into the end zone for a touchdown after intercepting a pass as Utah and Oregon State play at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – A historic game for a Utah defender as star cornerback Clark Phillips III recorded three interceptions against Oregon State.
In three seasons with the Utes, Phillips has had a pick-six in each year in Salt Lake City.
Since the start of the 2021 season, Utah has had five interceptions returned for touchdowns, which is the most in the Pac-12. In Utah football history, Phillips is tied for second for the most career pick-sixes, along with Devin Lloyd and Eric Weddle. Andre Dyson has the most in program history with four.
Phillips has four interceptions this season with all coming in the last two games.
Breakdown Of Each Interception
The first interception by Clark Phillips was impressive as he ripped the ball away from the Oregon State receiver. Three plays later, Cam Rising threw a fade to Jaylen Dixon for a 19-yard touchdown. That gave Utah a 7-0 lead with 13:03 remaining in the first quarter.
.@ClarkPhillips21 INTERCEPTION!!
📺 https://t.co/p5HixyyHid#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/fg8hJcTZAQ
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 1, 2022
The second pick came later in the first quarter after Oregon State scored on their next possession, Utah’s defense made them pay on the third drive. Chance Nolan threw to his wide receiver when Phillips used his speed and athleticism to jump the route and intercept the pass.
The All-Pac-12 performer took the ball 38-yards for a touchdown to give the Utes a 14-7 lead with 7:21 remaining in the opening quarter.
CP3 – PICK6‼️‼️‼️
📺 https://t.co/p5HixyyHid@Utah_Football | @ClarkPhillips21 | #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/Ru05iUn2Gc
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 1, 2022
The third interception came
That’s Clark Phillips’ THIRD pick of the day! 😱
📺 Pac-12 Network
📱 https://t.co/wHtYnueMDx#Pac12FB | @Utah_Football pic.twitter.com/k5lSreeNYF— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 1, 2022
Former Utah Players React On Social Media
NO FLY ZONE ❌
3rd INT for @ClarkPhillips21 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/TeV4qtuhQi
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 1, 2022
That is the first 3 interception game by a Ute since Robert Johnson in 2009. 😎 #GoUtes https://t.co/0QeZOuZOXc
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 1, 2022
Have yourself a game Clark Phillips! #GoUtes
— Mike Wright (@WrightMike20) October 1, 2022
— Terrell Burgess (@TiTaniumT98) October 1, 2022
I told everybody I know @ClarkPhillips21 is the best DB in the country LAST YEAR and he continue to show it!!!! #SPOTLITE @Utah_Football
— Hat. (@_HattyF) October 1, 2022
Huge respect to Coach Scalley LOVE EM! but @UteReef33 deserve some more love with what he’s been doing in the CB room. McGill Rowe Myself Allen Nurse .. JAYLON JOHNSON AND NOW CLARK PHILLIPS. We all played on Sundays .. Not to mention a few other studs that didn’t get a shot.
— Hat. (@_HattyF) October 1, 2022
