Utah RB Tavion Thomas Bursts Into End Zone On Opening Drive Against UCLA
Oct 30, 2021, 8:36 PM
Utah Utes running back Tavion Thomas (9) scores against the Weber State Wildcats during the season opener at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021.
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SALT LAKE CITY – Utah running back Tavion Thomas exploded for a touchdown run on the Utes’ opening drive against the UCLA Bruins.
The Utes hosted the Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, October 30.
With 11:26 remaining in the first quarter, Utah quarterback Cam Rising handed the ball off to Thomas.
The running back cut to the left and burst upfield for 10 yards and in the end zone for a Utah touchdown.
TAVION THOMAS 🔥@thiagoothomas9 pic.twitter.com/sp6jhrjv52
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 31, 2021
Thomas’ score put the Utes up 7-0.
It was Thomas’ seventh rushing touchdown of the season.
The score capped a nine-play, 75-yard drive by the Utes.
On the drive, Thomas ran the ball three times for 24 yards and a touchdown.
TOUCHDOWN@thiagoothomas9 rushes for a 10 yard TD early in the 1st‼️ pic.twitter.com/dAvrdYo9K7
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 31, 2021
Utah’s game against UCLA is broadcast on ESPN and 700 AM.
