PLAYER OF THE GAME
The senior from Oregon State had 29 carries for 165 yards and two TDs, including the team's first score.
PLAY OF THE GAME
On fourth-and-1 from Utah's 17-yard line, quarterback Sean Canfield completes a play-action pass to Yvenson Bernard for 7 yards. Bernard's one-handed snag sets up the go-ahead score — a Canfield pass to Darrell Catchings three plays later.
KEY CALL
Trailing 7-0, Oregon State coach Mike Riley decides to go for it on fourth-and-7 from the Utah 33-yard line in the second quarter. Quarterback Lyle Moevao finds Darrell Catchings for a 17-yard gain that sets up the tying touchdown.
QUOTABLE
"We prepared months for this, and for the outcome to be this, it's just terrible." Joe Jiannoni, Utah linebacker
UTAH VS. AIR FORCE
When: Sept. 8
Where: Rice-Eccles Stadium
TV: The mtn.
Radio: 700AM
This week: The Falcons open the season at home Saturday against South Carolina State.