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Arizona State gains just 59 yards of offense in first half vs. Utah
Arizona State’s bid to upset the No. 13 Utah Utes in interim head coach Shaun Aguano’s debut went askew early because the offense was held to only 59 yards within the first half.
They had been held to 1-for-5 on third down and solely picked up six first downs on its first six drives.
Quarterback Emory Jones was uncomfortable all through the primary quarter as he was sacked thrice. He was sacked once more within the second quarter, bringing his speeding whole right down to -30 yards on 5 makes an attempt by one half.
The workforce was held to -10 speeding yards on the half.
Within the second quarter Jones tossed his first interception of the season.
They discovered a bit little bit of life late within the second quarter after the protection picked up a crimson zone cease to carry Utah to a area objective and 17-0 lead.
A 58-yard kickoff return by Daniyel Ngata gave the offense strong area place and a 19-yard completion to Elijhah Badger put the Solar Devils in area objective vary as they had been in a position to get on the scoreboard.
Badger was one of many few brilliant spots on the offense choosing up 36 yards on three catches on the half.
A second Ngata kick return arrange one other area objective proper earlier than the half however the Utes carried a 24-6 lead into the locker rooms.