Utah’s Cam Rising, Britain Covey Connect For Touchdown Against CU
Nov 26, 2021, 4:19 PM
Dalton Kincaid #86 celebrates scoring a touchdown with Britain Covey #18 of the Utah Utes during their game against the Colorado Buffaloes November 26, 2021 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utes quarterback Cam Rising and wide receiver Britain Covey connected for a touchdown during Utah’s game against the Colorado Buffaloes.
The No. 19 Utes hosted the Buffaloes at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Friday, November 26.
With 6:45 remaining in the third quarter, Rising dumped the ball off to Covey rather than run it himself.
The junior wideout took the ball 13 yards up the field and into the end zone for six points.
Back in control 😤@Utah_Football extends its lead to 15 points pic.twitter.com/WrQZEWzWjw
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 26, 2021
The touchdown stretched Utah’s lead to 28-13.
The Rising-Covey connection capped a five-play, 50-yard drive that lasted 2:26.
After the score, Rising was 11/16 passing for 157 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Rising entered the game having thrown for 1,930 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two interceptions this season.
TOUCHDOWN UTAH
Cam Rising shovels it to Britain Covey for a TD.@CUBuffsFootball 13@Utah_Football 28
6:45 | Q3#GoUtes #CUvsUTAH pic.twitter.com/w0tmPoRTVC
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 26, 2021
Covey had five catches for 72 yards and touchdowns. He came into the game with 39 receptions for 336 yards and a touchdown.
Utah’s game against Colorado is broadcast on FOX and 700 AM.
