Rising, Kuithe Connect On Goal Line TD For Lead Over Arizona
Nov 13, 2021, 1:47 PM | Updated: 1:48 pm
Quarterback Cameron Rising #7 of the Utah Utes throws a pass during warm-ups before the first half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Tucson, Arizona. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
(Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah quarterback Cam Rising connected with tight end Brant Kuithe for a goal line touchdown to give the Utes a halftime lead over the Arizona Wildcats.
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The Wildcats hosted the Utes on Saturday, November 13.
With two seconds remaining in the second quarter, Rising tossed a quick strike to a cutting Kuithe. The Utes tight end snag the ball as he went into the end zone for a two-yard score.
The Rising-Kuithe connection gave the Utes a 21-17 lead over the Wildcats at the halftime break.
Nice way to finish the half @Utah_Football !!
📺: Pac-12 Network
📱: https://t.co/E0YkQ3fwpA#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/w4Cc2tGh3V— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) November 13, 2021
The score capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive that took 1:22 off the clock.
After the score, Rising was 12/19 passing for 174 yards and a touchdown. He also had three carries for 20 yards and a touchdown. Kuithe had three receptions for 43 yards and a touchdown.
HALFTIME@Utah_Football gets the late TD to head into the locker room with the lead.#GoUtes #UTAHvsAZ pic.twitter.com/EKT9WkUpOq
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 13, 2021
Utah’s game against Arizona is broadcast on the Pac-12 Network and 700 AM.
