No. 14 Utah Holds Off Washington State For Second Straight Win
Oct 27, 2022, 11:29 PM | Updated: Oct 31, 2022, 12:53 pm
PULLMAN, Washington – The No. 14 Utah Utes held off the Washington State Cougars for a big win on the road and their second consecutive victory.
The Cougars hosted the Utes at Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington.
Utah defeated Washington State, 21-17. With the victory, the Utes reached bowl eligibility and will compete in the postseason for the eighth time in the past nine seasons.
So many guys stepped up and fought hard to get this W. Gutsy.
10 days to reset. See you in Rice-Eccles on Saturday, November 5. pic.twitter.com/2Ji6gANY44
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
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Bryson Barnes, who started the game in place of Cam Rising, finished the contest 17/27 passing for 175 yards and a touchdown.
Jaylon Glover ran the ball 20 times for 76 yards and a touchdown. Ja’Quinden Jackson added 10 rushes for 43 yards and a score. Dalton Kincaid was Utah’s leading receiver with seven catches for 56 yards and a touchdown.
Cameron Ward led the Cougars finishing 27/31 passing for 222 yards and a touchdown.
With the win, the Utes improved their record to 6-2 this season, including 4-1 in Pac-12 Conference action.
Utah’s next game is at home against the Arizona Wildcats on November 5.
Pregame
GAMEDAY 🙌
📍Pullman, WA
📺 FS1
⏰ 8pm MT pic.twitter.com/VQdgQgicYf— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 27, 2022
𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝟴
We are a player-first program. Our players choose the uniform combo each week. We’re honored to play another game with these helmets on. pic.twitter.com/gvI4pCcaIw
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 26, 2022
Dig deeper.
Tonight. pic.twitter.com/nfIFLIyEPP
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 27, 2022
📍Pullman, WA@Utah_Football | #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/DFHKdeM2yn
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 28, 2022
Today’s threads ❄️ pic.twitter.com/g6t89npQSU
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
.@Utah_Football will keep Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe close Thursday night in Pullman, opting to wear their "22 Forever" hand painted helmets one more time against Washington State.#GoUtes #UteProud #22Forever #FamilyOnThree #LLTJ #LLALhttps://t.co/9Ok3VhDIWX
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 27, 2022
Both @WSUCougarFB and @Utah_Football ran out of the tunnel with @LMC_Foundation flags before the game.#GoUtes #GoCougars #ForLauren pic.twitter.com/gYdCDjOGxF
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
First Quarter
Washington State won the toss and have deferred to the second half. Cam Rising and the Utah offense is up first. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Bryson Barnes gets the nod as QB1 for @Utah_Football against @WSUCougarFB. 💪#GoUtes #UtahvsWSU https://t.co/eU1TXXJ3ni
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Bryson Barnes starts at QB tonight for @Utah_Football
Cameron Rising is seen on the sidelines pic.twitter.com/tKEIcPI9sd
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Bryson Barnes is playing QB tonight. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
No @crising7 tonight for the #Utes. Instead backup @bryson_barnes10 is taking the lead. #GoUtes
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Kickers
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 28, 2022
Barnes did a good job getting Utah to the 20, but the drive stalled. The Utes attempted a kick, but it's no good. WSU is up next. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Utah's defense was sturdy first drive for the Cougar offense. Didn't go anywhere but backwards. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Second drive doesn't get much going. Can tell Barnes and the receivers don't have quite the same connection as with Rising to this point. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Ward ran into his own guy who basically corralled him until the #Utes were able to finish the job. WSU to punt. We've got a defensive battle on our hands early in the Palouse. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
This is going to be one of those gut-check games where we learn just how important some of Utah's starters really are for this team. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
At the quarter Barnes is 3-8 for 25 yards passing. He also has four runs for 20 yards.
Both the #Utes and #Cougars are scoreless after the first quarter, but WSU is driving.
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Second Quarter
Washington State is on the board first after a defensive battle in the first quarter. #Utes
UTAH 0 WSU 7
13:24 Q2 pic.twitter.com/xgM9AjskmB
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
WHAT A DIME! 🎯@WSUCougarFB strikes first! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/VnqPAuVNch
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
All the flags, Barnes tried for Kincaid and got a free play. First down #Utes.
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Barnes connected with Money Parks on 3rd and 4 for 31 yards. That was the best play of the night so far for this Utah offense. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
MONEY MONEY MONEY
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
Glover limping off the field after that first down play. JJ back in. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
.@leg3ndaryjaay finds paydirt for the ✌️ time this season. 😤 #GoUtes #UtahvsWSUhttps://t.co/Qwq7s9gKjC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Ja’Quinden Jackson is in for the #Utes. Game is now tied. #GoUtes
UTAH 7 WSU 7
9:23 Q2 pic.twitter.com/9KZSQy4MT0
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
JJ extends for the end zone, touchdown Utah. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
TOUCHDOWN UTES‼️
📺 https://t.co/VGFVo3pdRo@Utah_Football | #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/mpvVePIBVe
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 28, 2022
Do people realize how many TDs have been scored because Logan Kendall blocks like a mad man?
Beast mode. pic.twitter.com/B4fNbTw480— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 28, 2022
For 22. @leg3ndaryjaay in for a TD to tie the game. pic.twitter.com/bOLl6bnphw
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
🙌🙌 @leg3ndaryjaay pic.twitter.com/t12DHnbqeU
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
Looked good to us 🙌 @leg3ndaryjaay pic.twitter.com/eHYwP9yq2Z
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
Just what Utah needed to happen. Fillinger on the sack that resulted in a fumble. Recovered by Elliss. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
DEFENSE
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
UTES RECOVER! 💪@Utah_Football back on the attack 👏 pic.twitter.com/P6Q9h8sIfr
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Runs in the family 💪 pic.twitter.com/qQlW6jHToH
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
The takeaway unfortunately results in nothing for the #Utes. That unsportsman-like penalty was brutal.
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Hold that thought…special teams may have done a thing…
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Utah ball on the Cougar 25. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Van Fillinger with his 2nd sack. This one a strip sack off running the rip!
This is what we all expected from Van.
Great to see him show up big. pic.twitter.com/zxjMhpAl7P— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 28, 2022
These two 🙌@van_filli @jonah_elliss pic.twitter.com/QrRPi5J5j3
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
MUFFED PUNT! 😅@Utah_Football's ball ➡️ pic.twitter.com/oGWnpd6LxW
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
.@jtgreep with the recovery! Long snapper showing some hustle 🙌
UTAH BALL
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
Ok Barnes to Glover on 4th and 3 👀#GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
JJ took that snap and handed off to Glover. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
WSU was ready for Jackson that time. Decision time for the #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
In a turn of events Jackson's last run is being reviewed for targeting. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Oh boy. Utah might get this one
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 28, 2022
The targeting foul was ruled in Utah's favor and they get the time back on the clock. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Gotta love the letter of the law
— Patrick Kinahan (@PKKinahan) October 28, 2022
Brennan Jackson has been disqualified due to targeting pic.twitter.com/e6E9AByVOw
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Glover takes the hand-off and is in. Utah takes the lead with 20 still on the clock. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
A targeting call gives Utah a fresh set of down and time on the clock to punch the ball in for the lead. #GoUtes
UTAH 14 WSU 7
:20 Q2 pic.twitter.com/nEpH2RXLgv
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
.@officiallyyjay1 gives @Utah_Football a halftime lead with third rushing TD of 2022. 🙌 #GoUtes #UtahvsWSU
https://t.co/VUrYXCUavU— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Washington State fans letting their displeasure be known heading into the half and I honestly can't blame them. I don't know about that targeting call… #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Tuff@officiallyyjay1 pic.twitter.com/ljxtwuW9zp
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
Show ‘em how it’s done # 1 pic.twitter.com/pOpywHMYkb
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
Anotha One 🔥🔥@Utah_Football takes the lead 👏 pic.twitter.com/NcncvZ6zEg
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Third Quarter
Petros Papadakis and Jeff Levering share what they know about Bryson Barnes starting over Cam Rising tonight for Utah ⬇️🎙 pic.twitter.com/79R4Y4M5Fm
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
The second half of this "trick or treat" (mostly trick) starts now. #UTAHvsWSU
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Knew they were going to review that spot…why do they cause themselves so much pain?
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
That was a nice little burst for Glover. Good for 21 yards and the first down. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
2022.
The year of no kickers.
It's changing the way Utah and BYU proceed from their opponents 35 yard line and in.
There has never been a year more deplete of a trusty kicker.— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 28, 2022
NO SIRRRR 🚫@WSUCougarFB's defense force a turnover on downs 💪 pic.twitter.com/SdwV2cqWzw
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
No. 22 forever 🌹@Utah_Football is wearing their special helmets in remembrance of Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe in back-to-back games ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1FbQXaEaLj
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Barnes does his best Spring Ball impression of himself and takes off for 28 yards 😂
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Wow, Dixon, ok converting the 3rd and super, duper long…followed by a Kincaid touchdown. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Let’s talk about JD@jdixon__25 pic.twitter.com/vjgyqk5035
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
CAN'T. STOP. KINCAID. 💪 🔴 @_DaltonKincaid #GoUtes #UtahvsWSU https://t.co/A09dq0j2pP
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Utah adds another score after Dixon catches a pass to move the chains on 3rd and very long. Barnes followed the play up with a touchdown pass to Kincaid. #GoUtes
UTAH 21 WSU 7
1:24 Q3 pic.twitter.com/dZRR1VUr5k
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Hey siri, define resilient.
TD @_DaltonKincaid pic.twitter.com/WoFtKGF0X9
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
WHO ELSE? 👀👏@_DaltonKincaid and @Utah_Football extend their lead at the 🔝! pic.twitter.com/9y9NQOjVz8
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
That was a nice pass by Ward. Nice, nice.
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Fourth Quarter
FOURTH QUARTER: pic.twitter.com/euIjz1xPaE
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Ward keeps and is in for the second Cougar touchdown of the night. #Utes
UTAH 21 WSU 14
14:17 Q4 pic.twitter.com/FrSgpKZA8W
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Prediction: Nothing changes. Beat Oregon and Utes go to Vegas in five weeks.
— Patrick Kinahan (@PKKinahan) October 28, 2022
Ward takes it in himself for @WSUCougarFB! 💪 pic.twitter.com/RaZKqPSAjH
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Kincaid is out and walking around. Still dressed, but no helmet. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
If this is targeting on RJ Hubert, I’m done
— Patrick Kinahan (@PKKinahan) October 28, 2022
If they don’t call this targeting, all 5000 fans there are gonna be pissed
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 28, 2022
Replay suggests RJ Hubert is going to be ejected
— David James (@DavidDJJames) October 28, 2022
It is indeed ruled targeting. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
These calls are dumb.
Both of them.
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 28, 2022
Just my take.
There should be zero targeting calls tonight.— Hans Olsen (@975Hans) October 28, 2022
Hubert becomes the second player of the game to be disqualified for targeting pic.twitter.com/Zcyar79Otp
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Every WSU hand off feels like a gift to the Ute defense.
— David James (@DavidDJJames) October 28, 2022
JJ with the Kendal Thompson spin move for 15 yards. #GoUtes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Fumble recovered by WSU in Utah territory. Feels like a momentum shift to me. #Utes
— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) October 28, 2022
Fumble! 🔥@WSUCougarFB gets the ball back! pic.twitter.com/3XNC6QFBwB
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 28, 2022
Washington State kicks a field goal to narrow Utah’s lead. #Utes
UTAH 21 WSU 17
4:48 Q4 pic.twitter.com/ryJ2oua4Np
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 28, 2022
Vele ahead of the line to gain for sure.
— Alex Kirry (@AlexKirryKSL) October 28, 2022
WHAT A PLAY! @bryson_barnes10 to @devaughn_vele
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 28, 2022
Ballgame. Big win
— Scott Garrard (@ScottyGZone) October 28, 2022
No. 14 Utah vs. Washington State
After a bye week following a big victory over the USC Trojans, the No. 14 Utah Utes are back in action with a road contest against the Washington State Cougars.
Utah opened its season with a disappointing three-point loss on the road to the Florida Gators. After that, the Utes went on a four-game winning streak that included a pair of Pac-12 Conference victories. Following a loss on the road to the UCLA Bruins, the Utes bounced back with a 43-42 win over the Trojans in Week 7. A bye week last week will have the Utes well rested for another conference foe in Washington State.
The Cougars opened their 2022 slated on a hot streak, winning their first three contests, including a road win over the Wisconsin Badgers. However, after a home loss to the Oregon Ducks, the Cougars have lost three of their last four games and the last two in a row.
The Utes and Cougars have previously played each other 19 times. Utah owns a 10-9 lead in the series all-time. The Utes won the last meeting between the two schools, 24-13, in 2021.
About Washington State
Washington State is being led by first-time head coach Jake Dickert who took over for embattled head coach Nick Rolovich last season on an interim basis but earned the job outright going forward. So far, Dickert has a 7-6 record with the Cougars as a whole, while this season they are sitting at 4-3 (1-3 in conference).
The Cougars got off to a hot start beating Wisconsin in Madison to start the season but have had some heartbreakers down the recent stretch including losses to USC and Oregon State.
At the quarterback position, WSU had to start over after starter Jayden deLaura transferred to Arizona in the offseason. The Cougars picked up Cam Ward through the transfer portal from Incarnate Word (a small college off of the highway in San Antonio) and he’s been impressive early on. Ward is flirting with 2000 yards passing already at 1,962 and 16 touchdown passes. However, and partially due to the amount WSU chooses to throw, Ward has also been susceptible to interceptions with eight on the season.
.@Utah_Football will keep Ty Jordan and Aaron Lowe close Thursday night in Pullman, opting to wear their "22 Forever" hand painted helmets one more time against Washington State.#GoUtes #UteProud #22Forever #FamilyOnThree #LLTJ #LLALhttps://t.co/9Ok3VhDIWX
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 27, 2022
Ward’s favorite targets are receivers De’Zhaun Stribling, Donnovan Ollie, and Robert Ferrel. Stribling leads the pack with 28 receptions for 359 yards this season and four touchdowns. On his heels are Ollie with 33 receptions for 354 yards and two touchdowns, and Ferrel with 25 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns. Renard Bell is Wazzu’s fourth leading receiver with 20 receptions for 282 yards and two touchdowns, however, there are reports he’s likely not to play tonight due to an injury.
Washington State does not opt to run the ball much in their air raid system but when they do, their guy is Nakia Watson who has 64 attempts for 325 yards and two touchdowns on the season. Unfortunately, for WSU, it sounds like Watson is also likely out against Utah, which means the Utes will likely see more of Jaylen Jenkins who has 43 attempts on the season for 299 yards and one touchdown.
The defensive side of the ball has been a bit of a revelation for the Cougars due to Dickert’s background as a defensive coach. Washington State is currently 2nd in the Pac-12 in 1st and 3rd down defense, and first in scoring defense. They are also 3rd in the Pac-12 in sacks, 1st in tackles-for-loss and fourth in total defense.
Leading the charge defensively for the Cougars is linebacker Daiyan Henley with 68 total tackles on the season, four sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. Next up is defensive back Jaden Hicks with 43 total tackles, one sack, and two passes defended. Defensive back Armani Marsh and linebacker Francisco Mauigoa round up the defensive leaders with 36 and 33 total tackles two and 2.5 sacks, three passes defended for Marsh and one pick six and one fumble recovery for Mauigoa.
