Tavion Thomas Ties Utah Record For Single-Season Rushing Touchdowns
Nov 20, 2021, 6:15 PM | Updated: 8:19 pm
Utah Utes running back Tavion Thomas (9) scores a touchdown as Utah and Oregon play an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (Courtesy of Deseret News)
(Courtesy of Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah running back Tavion Thomas tied the school record for rushing touchdowns in a single season during the Utes’ game against the Oregon Ducks.
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The No. 23 Utes hosted the No. 3 Ducks at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, November 20.
With 4:40 remaining in the opening quarter, Thomas burst up the middle and into the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown run.
It was the sophomore running back’s 15th rushing touchdown of 2021, which tied him with John White VI (2011) and Zack Moss (2019) for the most by a Utah rusher in a single season.
Tavion Thomas has tied the single season rushing TD record on that run.
Utes strike first at RES.#GoUtes #OREvsUTAH @kslsports
— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) November 21, 2021
Thomas’ run gave Utah a 7-0 lead.
After the score, Thomas had eight carries for 31 yards and a touchdown.
TAVION THE TANK! @thiagoothomas9 ties the school record for single-season rushing TDs (15)! #GoUtes
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— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) November 21, 2021
The Dayton, Ohio product entered the game with 122 carries for 742 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground this season.
Utah’s game against Oregon is broadcast on ABC and 700 AM.
