Utah’s Britain Covey Sprints For TD On Punt Return Against Oregon
Nov 20, 2021, 7:26 PM | Updated: 8:16 pm
Utah Utes wide receiver Britain Covey (18) tries to cut back on a run 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 Utes specialist and wide receiver Britain Covey sprinted down the sideline for a touchdown on a punt return against the Oregon Ducks.
The No. 23 Utes hosted the No. 3 Ducks at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, November 20.
With 11 seconds left in the first half, the Utes called timeout and force the Ducks to punt the ball.
Covey caught the kick and ran to the far sideline before sprinting 78 yards to the end zone for six points as the game clock expired to close the second quarter.
And THAT’S how you close out the half. 👊
@brit_covey2’s incredible punt return touchdown brings @Utah_Football to 28-0.📺 ABC
📱https://t.co/MqcOSj8xAc#GoUtes | #Pac12FB pic.twitter.com/x9Sxyyzdki— Pac-12 Conference (@pac12) November 21, 2021
The score stretched Utah’s lead to 28-0.
It was Covey’s second return for a touchdown this season and the fourth of his college career.
COVEY WITH A PR FOR TD AS TIME EXPIRES!
Great momentum heading into the locker room.#GoUtes #OREvsUTAH pic.twitter.com/OgeRIYF2HD
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) November 21, 2021
At halftime, Covey had two catches for 26 yards, one kick return for 34 yards, and two punt returns for 90 yards and a touchdown.
Utah’s game against Oregon is broadcast on ABC and 700 AM.
