Jake Bentley, Britain Covey Connect For Score, Second-Longest Passing TD In School History
Dec 19, 2020, 1:18 PM | Updated: 1:19 pm
Jake Bentley #8 of the Utah Utes throws a pass during warm ups before their game agains the Washington State Cougars December 19, 2020 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 – Utah quarterback Jake Bentley hit wide receiver Britain Covey for a long touchdown on the second-longest passing score in school history during the Utes’ game against Washington State.
The Utes hosted the Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, December 19.
With 3:37 remaining in the second quarter, Covey ran a hitch-and-go route to get behind the defense. Bentley saw Covey flying down the sideline and let the ball loose.
TOUCHDOWN UTAH
Bentley connects with Britain Covey for a 91-yard TD!@Utah_Football 7@WSUCougarFB 14
3:37 | 2Q#GoUtes #WSUvsUTAH
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2020
The junior receiver caught the pass and took it 91 yards to the house.
Oh just a 91 yard (!) touchdown pass from Jake Bentley to Britain Covey. The second longest touchdown pass in school history!
Watch live: FS1#GoUtes pic.twitter.com/yXeLN8iaSN
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) December 19, 2020
Bentley’s pass to Covey was also tied for the fourth-longest play from scrimmage in Utah history.
Just like that, Utah is on the board. 91-yard TD catch by Britain Covey. It's the fourth longest play from scrimmage and is the second longest pass in school history.#GoUtes #WSUvsUTAH @kslsports
— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) December 19, 2020
It was Utah’s first score of the game and cut Washington State’s lead to 14-7.
After the touchdown toss, Bentley was 7/13 for 153 yards and one touchdown
It was Covey’s first grab of the game.
TOUCHDOWN! Bentley to Covey! pic.twitter.com/2OMbHK5WHM
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) December 19, 2020
Utah’s game against Washington State is broadcast on FS1 and 700 AM.
