Utah RB Tavion Thomas Bursts For Third Touchdown Against Oregon
Nov 20, 2021, 8:08 PM
Tavion Thomas #9 of the Utah Utes rushes for a touchdown against the Oregon Ducks during their game November 20, 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 – Utah Utes running back Tavion Thomas powered his way into the end zone for a third touchdown against the Oregon Ducks.
The No. 23 Utes hosted the No. 3 Ducks at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, November 20.
With 3:56 remaining in the third quarter, Thomas broke out the backfield for five yards and across the goal line for his third touchdown of the game.
Thomas’ score extended Utah’s lead to 35-7.
Third TD of the game for Utah RB Tavion Thomas and the Utes lead 35-7 pic.twitter.com/DP4QdATHDZ
— NCAAF Nation (@NCAAFNation247) November 21, 2021
After the run, the sophomore running back had 19 carries for 81 yards and three touchdowns.
Thomas’ first score of the game came during the opening quarter.
He set a new school record for rushing touchdowns in a single season with another scoring run in the second quarter.
The Dayton, Ohio product entered the game with 122 carries for 742 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground this season.
Another day and another Hat Trick for @thiagoothomas9.
That's 17 this season.@oregonfootball 7@Utah_Football 35
3:56 | Q3#GoUtes #OREvsUTAH pic.twitter.com/kvDUaW1FJ6
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 21, 2021
Utah’s game against Oregon is broadcast on ABC and 700 AM.
