Utah Cornerback Clark Phillips III Seals Win Over Washington State With Pick-Six

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III sealed the game and win for the Utes with a pick-six of Washington State quarterback Jayden de Laura late in the fourth quarter.

The Utes hosted the Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, December 19.

With 2:06 left in the game and Washington State down 38-28, de Laura forced a ball down the field into coverage.

Phillips intercepted the pass and returned the ball 36 yards for a Utah touchdown.

Clark Phillips III is just getting started. pic.twitter.com/DzkVUHrhWi

— Jeremiah Jensen (@JJSportsBeat) December 19, 2020

The score stretched Utah’s lead to 45-28.

After trailing Washington State 28-7 at halftime, the Utes scored 38 unanswered points in the second half, including 24 points in the final 15 minutes.

28-7… no problem.

— Kyle Whittingham (@UtahCoachWhitt) December 19, 2020

It was Phillips’ first career interception and touchdown.

Happy Birthday Clark Phillips III!!!! Pick six and the Utes are rolling.#GoUtes #WSUvsUTAH @kslsports

— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) December 19, 2020

The turnover was Washington State’s third of four giveaways in the fourth quarter.

It was de Laura’s first interception.

Is there a better birthday present than a pick 6? @ClarkPhillips21 is all smiles pic.twitter.com/m9XIvCvaBT

— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 19, 2020

After the pick, Phillips had two total tackles, one solo tackle, one fumble recovery, one interception, one pass breakup, and a touchdown.

Washington State fell to 1-3 on the season with the loss.

FINAL

Comeback complete!

Utes finish 2020 season with 3-2 record.#GoUtes #WSUvsUTAH pic.twitter.com/needPNvPcu

— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 19, 2020

With the victory, Utah improved to 3-2 to finish the season.