KSL Sports Live Blog: Pac-12 Championship Game

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – The University of Utah and the University of Washington face off for the Pac-12 Championship. Utah won the Pac-12 south division while Washington was crown north division champions. KSL Sports is updating the game.

9:24pm

After the Huskies were forced to punt, Utah had one last chance to tie the game. Facing a forth and 12 with 32 seconds left in the game, Shelley’s pass to Mariner was broken up by Murphy and Washington comes away with a 10-3 win and the Pac-12 Championship.

The Utes fall to UW in the #Pac12FCG.

Thank you, to the best fans in CFB for cheering us on. pic.twitter.com/UrDPcXedpW

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 1, 2018

9:05pm

That hope was short lived as three plays into the drive, Shelley is picked off by Murphy again. Shelley threw his third interception in his last five pass attempts.

HE DOES IT AGAIN!
BYRON MURPHY!#PurpleReign

📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/4zSVGAUg5J

— Washington Football (@UW_Football) December 1, 2018

8:59pm

Washington’s next possession went for 10:03 on 17 plays for 73 yards but the Utes hopes stayed alive with 5:10 left in the game as defensive tackle John Penisini blocked Washington’s 38-yard field goal.

The kick is blocked and the Utes have life! #Pac12FCG

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 1, 2018

8:37pm

Utah’s attempt to tie the game was cut short when Shelley threw a deep pass to wide receiver Solomon Enis and Huskies defensive back Jordan Miller intercepts the ball and gives Washington the ball at their own six-yard line with 13 seconds left.

😤😤😤

JORDAN. MILLER. #PurpleReign

📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/Xz8LFnYklE

— Washington Football (@UW_Football) December 1, 2018

8:30pm

A touchdown was finally scored with 1:05 left in the game as Shelley threw to wide receiver Siaosi Mariner but as he was falling on the ground, the ball hit his leg and deflected into the hands of defensive back Byron Murphy who returned the ball 66-yards for a touchdown. Washington held a 10-3 lead.

JUGGLED & PICKED@UW_Football‘s defense steps up with a BIG touchdown! pic.twitter.com/vXggjtOMyI

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) December 1, 2018

8:23pm

Utah received some tough news.

Wide receiver Britain Covey was injured on the kickoff return to start the third quarter, Utah found out late in the third quarter after he was evaluated that he would not return.

Britain Covey has a knee brace on the sidelines.

— KSL’s UnRivaled (@KSLunrivaled) December 1, 2018

8:21pm

Washington had another productive drive when they got the ball back but was stalled by a holding call by offensive lineman Kaleb McGary. The Huskies faced a long fourth and 12 where Utah’s defense stopped them for the second time.

Bend and don’t break.@Utah_Football stops UW again on fourth down!#goutes #Pac12FCG pic.twitter.com/Ci9z7YPyED

— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) December 1, 2018

8:07pm

The Utes settled for a 52-yard field goal from Matt Gay that grazed the upright to tie the game with 11:17 left in the third quarter. That was the longest made field goal in Pac-12 Championship game history.

Matt Gay ties it…by about six inches. His 53 yard kick is the longest field goal in #Pac12CFG history. #utes

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 1, 2018

7:33pm

It took the Utes 14:45 to get into Washington territory. A sack from safety Taylor Rapp pushed the Utes out of field goal range and the Huskies lead the Utes 3-0 at halftime.

First half score in Levi’s Stadium: Washington 3, Utah 0. #Pac12FCG #GoUtes #UTAHvsUW

— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) December 1, 2018

7:27pm

The Huskies had the ball with over three minutes left in the half, they went for it again on fourth down in the red zone and Browning scrambled for the first down. Utah’s defense held up and forced Washington to hit a 29-yard field goal to lead 3-0 with 3:08 left in the first half.

Washington scores first. Huskies take a 3-0 lead with 3:08 left in the first half. pic.twitter.com/Qky0RD4tYo

— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) December 1, 2018

7:01pm

With 14:12 left in the second quarter, Browning threw the ball to Provo High School product Ty Jones who couldn’t catch the ball and the ball deflected off of his foot with Utes defensive back Javelin Guidry intercepting the pass.

The @Utah_Football defense was ON IT. @JavKFootball28 ultimately comes up with the interception, and the Utes are taking over.

📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/Vt2zvDxrrV

— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) December 1, 2018

6:32pm

Washington’s first drive was going well when they were approaching the red zone. On Utah’s 23-yard line, the Huskies went for it on fourth down. Utes cornerback Jaylon Johnson broke up the pass and Utah took over deep in their own territory.

What a stand by the #Utes defense. They bend but didn’t break on Washington’s first drive and take over on downs. They didn’t allow any chunk plays. #Pac12CFG

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 1, 2018

FOURTH DOWN STOP. 🙌🏼

Your turn, @Utah_Football. #Pac12FCG pic.twitter.com/tO9Ig1BCia

— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) December 1, 2018

6:22pm

The Pac-12 Championship game has officially kicked off.

#GoUtes 🙌🏼 pic.twitter.com/84F5ZMfZzu

— Jimmy Soto (@jimmysoto15) December 1, 2018

6:16pm

Utah takes the field just moments before kickoff at Levi’s Stadium.

LETS GOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/VGMgSr2SMG

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 1, 2018

6:00pm

Utes fans fill up the fan section of Levi’s Stadium just before kickoff.

“UtaH doEsnT TRavEl WeLl” #GOUTES pic.twitter.com/OKZi52vYXO

— UteDaddy (@utedaddy) December 1, 2018

5:19pm

Washington takes the field for warm ups with 40-minutes until kickoff.

Huskies take field for early warmups: pic.twitter.com/6I5X2WBS4n

— Adam Jude (@A_Jude) December 1, 2018

4:51pm

Utah fans are in big groups tailgating outside of Levi’s Stadium with an hour before the game begins.

Utah fans showed up in droves for the #Pac12FCG!

Scenes from the @UtahAlumni tailgate party in Santa Clara. #GoUtes! pic.twitter.com/OxVoOiHzeb

— University of Utah (@UUtah) November 30, 2018

4:46pm

The Utes are out on the field warming up with just over an hour until kickoff.

#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/M9pZdOuOuq

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) November 30, 2018

3:42pm

Utah’s equipment staff is ready for the game after setting out all of the uniforms for the Utes. Two hours before kickoff.

We ready #Pac12FCG pic.twitter.com/iUjrrODM1J

— UtesEquipment (@UtesEquipment) November 30, 2018

3:21pm

The University of Utah arrives at Levi’s Stadium before kickoff.

.@Utah_Football has arrived at @LevisStadium for the @pac12 championship #Utes #Pac12FCG pic.twitter.com/c6HrHojHev

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) November 30, 2018