Utah Football Suffers First Loss Of Season To No. 19 Oregon State Beavers

CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Utah Utes football team suffered its first loss of the season to the No. 19 Oregon State Beavers in Reser Stadium on Friday.

Outside of a late touchdown by tight end Thomas Yassmin, the Utes offense couldn’t build any momentum against the Beavers.

GAMEDAY pic.twitter.com/UNjgF3SSku

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 29, 2023

Utah Football Vs. Oregon State Football

Pregame

🔒 in pic.twitter.com/hO77IcuPJY

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 29, 2023

📍Reser Stadium pic.twitter.com/PZ0Yo5vzro

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 29, 2023

As was suspected, no Cam Rising again for the #Utes. pic.twitter.com/FvazvNmXkO

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 30, 2023

UBOYZ pic.twitter.com/RkUkUlrrpy

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 30, 2023

First Half

First Quarter

Oregon State won the toss and deferred to the second half. Utah offense will be up first.#GoUtes #UteProud

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

First play not ideal, second play, nice fake hand-off to Jaylon Glove while passing to Money Parks…we all fell for it.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Wide open pass from Nate Johnson to Devaughn Vele. #Utes moving the ball pretty well early on.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

#Utes going for it on 4th and 6, but can’t complete. Turnover on downs at the Oregon State 35.

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Turnover on downs! 👏@BeaverFootball takes over pic.twitter.com/gTOvlwRBbt

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 30, 2023

DJ U tucks and runs for a big gain to start the OSU drive, floats a pass to the sideline on the next play. 2nd and 10 OSU.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Levani Damuni was ready for that run play. 3rd and 5 for the Beavers on the Utah 27.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Oregon State goes for it on 4th and 1, gets the conversion. 1st and 10 from the Utah 22.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

False start moves OSU from the Utah 22 back to the 27. 1st and 15 for the Beavers.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Beavers on the board first.#UTAHvsOSU

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

There it is! 🔥@damienfor6 powers through and @BeaverFootball strikes first 😤 pic.twitter.com/OCJK6Y4ziA

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 30, 2023

Utah killed themselves on 4th and 1 with 12 players on the field. This is not boding well.

Bouwmeester out to punt.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

16 yard pass from DJ U moves the chains for OSU. #Utes ready on the 1st down play. Loss of one for the Beavers.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Guess who? Jonah Elliss on 3rd and 11 for the sack.

Defense buckled down this possession for OSU and the Beavers will punt.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

The nation’s leader in sacks gets another!#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/YKtKOsIMzz

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 30, 2023

END OF THE FIRST QUARTER

Oregon State leads the #Utes 7-0.

Utah in possession of the ball and will pick back up on 3rd and 5 after the break.#GoUtes #UTAHvsOSU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 30, 2023

Second Quarter

Nate Johnson gets nailed as he attempts to pass to Emery Simmons. Pass is dropped, Jack Bouwmeester out to punt.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Logan Fano blasts through and gets to DJ U for a nine-yard sack. However, he’s down on the ground and getting attended to after the play.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Utah gets to Aiden Chiles again. 3rd and 22 for the Beavers. Punt team comes out.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Jaylon Glover finds a hole and gets the first down. Best run of the night for the #Utes#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Looks like Spencer Fano is banged up on the play. Woof.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Chris Curry takes a handoff and bruises his way for a few yards. 3rd and 2 for the #Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Welp. That was an inopportune false start…#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Nate Johnson launches one on 3rd and 7. Falls incomplete. Punt team runs out. Just brutal.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

DJ U nearly intercepted by Lander Barton on 3rd and 7. Beavers to punt, but not before the #Utes take a timeout.

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Bad punt gives the #Utes decent field position. They really need to make something happen…preferably with no more injuries.

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Nate Johnson keeps and gains two.

Spencer Fano is back out and playing.

Jaylon Glover aggressive with the “B Button” moves gains 20 yards and a first down.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Nate Johnson attempts a pass to Money Parks on 3rd and 8 that falls incomplete. Second play in a row he’s had room on the sideline to run for big plays and has hesitated to do so.

Bouwmeester punts. OSU to start on their 8-yard line.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Sione Vaki met Deshaun Fenwick and pushed him back seven yards. Doesn’t matter as DJ U launches one for for a 40-yard reception next play.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Oregon State sits on the Utah 35 on 2nd and 10. #Utes force him from the pocket and he throws away. 3rd and 10.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

DJ U hits his receiver in the hands, but it falls incomplete. Beavers punt away. #Utes to start on their 20.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

#Utes opt to run the clock and head into the half.

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

HALFTIME

Oregon State with a 7-0 lead over the the #Utes.

Penalties and drops have been Utah’s worst enemy in the first half.

Nate Johnson currently 3-11 passing. Jaylon Glover is the lead back with 10 carries for 43 yards.#UTAHvsOSU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 30, 2023

Second Half

Third Quarter

Utah kicks away to start the second half. Oregon State will start on their 25 after a touchback.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

DJ U wastes zero time moving the Beavers to the Utah 47 off a big pass play.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Utah defense remained stout on the run. DJ U overthrew his receiver on 3rd and 9. Beavers will punt.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Utah was getting good chunk plays on the run and then opted to pass on 3rd and 4 which fell incomplete.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Another big completed pass from DJ U puts the Beavers in Utah territory. One more pass and OSU is in for their second score of the night.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Silas Bolden is GOLDEN! ✨@BeaverFootball extends the lead 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZTH0bGwrdk

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 30, 2023

Utah trying something new on this drive with Bryson Barnes.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Bryson Barnes finds Landen King for the conversion on downs. Offense is moving a little.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Bryson Barnes gets clocked as he scrambles for yards. 3rd and 7 once we’re back from a timeout for an injured OSU player.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Play is now being reviewed for potential targeting.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Oregon State does indeed get penalized for targeting which moves the chains for Utah.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Bryson Barnes completes a pass to Mikey Matthews. Follows that up with a hand-off to Jaylon Glover. 3rd and 2 for the #Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Jaylon Glover gets the hand-off again and comes up a yard short. 4th and 1 for the #Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

#Utes convert on 4th and 1. Bryson Barnes goes for Thomas Yassmin who gets another first down, but stayed down of a while. He is up and walking on his own.

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Bryson Barnes goes for Money Parks in the endzone and the flag comes out for interference. #Utes 1st and 5 at the OSU goal.#GoUtes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Bad snap results in sack number two for Bryson Barnes. 3rd and 23 for Utah that results in an interception.#Utes just can’t get out of their own way today.

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Oregon State calls timeout on 3rd and 2. They currently sit on their 32 yard line with 1:02 left to play in the 3rd quarter.

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

END OF 3rd QUARTER

Oregon State leads the #Utes 14-0 and are currently on the move. 2nd and 4 on the Utah 48.#UTAHvsOSU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 30, 2023

Fourth Quarter

Cole Bishop under review for targeting, ruled not targeting.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Oregon State burst through for their third touchdown after Utah is caught offsides.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

ANOTHER TD FOR BOLDEN AND @BeaverFootball! 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/h65wPi337f

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 30, 2023

Oh boy. Bryson Barnes is down after roughing the passer called. Targeting is tacked on. Nate Johnson back out as quarterback.

When it rains it pours.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Nate Johnson sacked on 3rd and 6. Got up a little gimpy. It’s been that kind of day.#Utes

— Michelle Bodkin (@BodkinKSLsports) September 30, 2023

Picked off by @Utah_Football 💪 pic.twitter.com/HRb8k9qwsG

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 30, 2023

RELATED: Cole Bishop Pulls Down Fourth-Quarter Interception Against Oregon State

Utah is on the board at last 🏈#UTAH 7 | #OSU 21

5:05 Q4#UTAHvsOSU

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 30, 2023

The YAC Man takes it in for 6!

📺 @FS1 https://t.co/ASj5Ph2un1#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/iNn4qpxGsV

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 30, 2023

RELATED: Thomas Yassmin Puts Utah On Board Against Oregon State In Fourth

Final from Corvallis.

No. 10 @Utah_Football suffers first #Pac12 loss of the season to No. 19 Oregon State.#Utes pic.twitter.com/fDfTuvihuq

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) September 30, 2023

The Utes look on to their next matchup against the California Golden Bears on October 14. Utah will be back in front of the MUSS at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

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