Highlights, key plays and photos from No. 15 Utah’s dominant 52-7 win over Oregon State
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Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) completes a catch to score a touchdown as Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jaydon Grant (3) guards him during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
CORVALLIS, Ore. — No. 15 Utah struck quick and never let up in dominating Oregon State 52-7 at Reser Stadium on Saturday night.
The Utes (5-1, 2-1 Pac-12) were coming off a bye but showed no rust in building a 21-0 lead through one quarter and 35-0 at halftime in cruising to the win.
Here are three takeaways that defined this game.
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Oregon State Beavers running back B.J. Baylor (20) gets tackled by Utah Utes linebacker Andrew Mata'afa (55), Utah Utes defensive end Bradlee Anae (6), Utah Utes defensive end Maxs Tupai (92) and Utah Utes linebacker Sione Lund (24) during in a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) runs 91 yards to score a touchdown as Oregon State Beavers defensive back Nahshon Wright (21) trails him during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive end Mika Tafua (42) tackles Oregon State Beavers running back Artavis Pierce during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) completes a pass to score a touchdown as Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jaydon Grant (3) guards him during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes celebrate beating the Oregon State Beavers in a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Rain Phinney supports the Utah Utes as they play the Oregon State Beavers in a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during a football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates a play during a football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) throws a pass during a football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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The marching band plays before the Utah Utes play the Oregon State Beavers in a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) completes a pass to score a touchdown as Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jaydon Grant (3) guards him during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive backs Javelin Guidry (28) and Tareke Lewis (5) tackle Oregon State Beavers tight end Noah Togiai (81) during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive back Julian Blackmon (23) tackles Oregon State Beavers running back Artavis Pierce (21) during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) runs 91 yards to score a touchdown during a football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Oregon State Beavers running back Calvin Tyler Jr. (2) scores a touchdown during a football game against the Utah Utes at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back TJ Green (4) gets tackled by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jojo Forest (26) during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Jordan Wilmore (5) scores a touchdown as he gets tackled by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jalen Moore (33) during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Jordan Wilmore (5) gets tackled by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jalen Moore (33) during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Devin Brumfield (6) gets tackled by Oregon State Beavers defensive back Jalen Moore (33), Oregon State Beavers defensive lineman Elu Aydon (99) and Oregon State Beavers linebacker Shemar Smith (41) during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Jordan Wilmore (5) runs with the ball during a football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) runs with the ball between Oregon State Beavers linebacker John McCartan (6) and Oregon State Beavers linebacker Omar Speights (36) during a football game at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. Utah won 52-7. | Kristin Murphy, Deseret News
Efficiency on offense
The Utes made offense look easy Saturday against the Beavers, scoring touchdowns on four of their first five drives and putting up six offensive touchdowns.
Quarterback Tyler Huntley had an efficient night, completing 14 of 17 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns to finish with a 243.2 pass efficiency rating.
Running back Zack Moss also put up eye-popping stats, rushing for 121 yards and two touchdowns — highlighted by a 91-yard touchdown run, the third-longest run in Utah history — on just five carries. He averaged 24.2 yards per carry.
In the first half, Utah averaged 13.9 yards per play. While that play dropped to 8.4 by game’s end, the Utes racked up an impressive 503 yards of total offense, showing balance with 247 passing yards and 256 rushing yards.
Defense dominates
One week after scoring 48 points in a win over UCLA, Oregon State (2-4, 1-2 Pac-12) was held to one score by the Utes.
The Beavers put up just 217 yards of total offense and converted just 2 of 13 third downs, as Utah kept OSU to an average 3.4 yards per play.
Utah also got the first interception off of Beaver quarterback Jake Luton this season, as linebacker Devin Lloyd intercepted a tipped pass in the second quarter and returned it 64 yards for a touchdown.
Utah’s most complete game of the season sets the Utes up for a potential top 15 matchup with Arizona State next week that will be important in the Pac-12 South race.
The No. 18 Sun Devils rallied with 14 points in the fourth quarter to beat Washington State 38-34 Saturday, including four touchdowns from freshman quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Utah and Arizona State will play at 4 p.m. MDT next Saturday, Oct. 19 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
