Instant Takeaways From #14 Utah’s Dominating Performance Against SDSU – KSL Sports

SALT LAKE CITY- #14 Utah wanted one other dominating efficiency they usually achieved simply that in opposition to SDSU. Actually, regardless of a slower begin on offense for the Utes within the first quarter or so, they nonetheless performed their most aggressive soccer as a workforce to date in 2022 beating up on the Aztecs 35-7.

Offense Begins Gradual, Protection Off To The Races

Utah’s offense didn’t get off to the quickest begin with quarterback Cam Rising having a tough time finishing passes to start out. Rising was solely 4 of 12 for 39 yards within the first quarter, however completed the sport 18 of 30 for 224 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The protection however was nasty from the soar. Within the first quarter they held SDSU to simply 35 yards on 11 performs. Utah’s protection did an awesome job making use of strain from begin to end holding the Aztecs to simply 173 complete yards of offense, 9 first downs and solely changing 3 of 15 third downs.

Utah Has Huge Receivers And Can Use Them Too

The Utes had been very vocal about wanting to make use of the receivers all via spring and fall camp, however the first two video games they had been comparatively absent. Nonetheless, in opposition to San Diego State they discovered a groove with Rising.

Solomon Enis and Devaughn Vele had been answerable for three of Utah’s 5 touchdowns. Tight finish Brant Kuithe and working again Tavion Thomas accounted for the opposite two. The Utes additionally featured seven totally different move catchers all through the sport, using their expertise all around the area the most effective they’ve all season.

Juggernauts On Protection

One of many largest points with Utah’s protection early on was an absence of anybody noticeably making performs. That modified tonight in opposition to SDSU.

Defensive finish Van Fillinger disappeared the primary two video games of Utah’s season, however made his presence recognized in opposition to the Aztecs. He was always within the quarterback’s face and making him power performs.

Security Cole Bishop led the workforce in tackles with 9 and was just about all around the area in opposition to the Aztecs.

Karene Reid snagged an interception that arrange a later landing within the third quarter. He was additionally disruptive within the move rush and answerable for 4 complete tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.

Particular Groups, A Combined Bag

At first it appeared like particular groups was going to be on the epic finish of the spectrum for the Utes of their matchup with the Aztecs. They recovered a muffed punt by SDSU to arrange a landing. Nonetheless, later would muff their very own punt return that may arrange San Diego State’s lone landing of the night time.

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