Utes Convert Oregon State Turnover Into Tavion Thomas Touchdown
Oct 23, 2021, 7:10 PM
Tavion Thomas #9 of the Utah Utes celebrates as he scores on a second half touchdown run during a college football game October 9, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
(Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The Utah Utes extended their lead over Oregon State by converting a Beaver turnover into a Tavion Thomas touchdown run.
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The Beavers hosted the Utes at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Oregon on Saturday, October 23.
With 1:43 remaining in the first half, OSU quarterback Chance Nolan fumbled the football under pressure from Utah’s defense. The pigskin bounced towards the goal line before popping up into the air and into the arms of Junior Tafuna.
The referees originally ruled the ball out of bounds and Oregon State’s ball. Before the Beavers were able to snap the ball, time was called and the play went into review.
After looking at the play, the officials ruled that Tafuna had recovered the ball before going out of bounds and gave possession to the Utes.
UTAH FOOTBALL!
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Four players later, Thomas ran the ball three yards into the end zone for six points and his fifth rushing score of the season.
The play put Utah up 24-14 at halftime.
At the break, Thomas had 14 carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.
.@thiagoothomas9 extends @Utah_Football’s lead to 10 going into the half. 💪
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Utes quarterback Cam Rising was 11/17 passing for 115 yards and two touchdowns. In addition to his passing, Rising had five carries for 50 yards.
Utah’s game against Oregon State is broadcast on the Pac-12 Network and 700 AM.
