Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Colter Peterson, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — It’s a wait-and-see situation regarding the health of Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley. The senior, who was hobbled by an apparent calf injury in the second quarter and was sidelined for a couple of minutes, left Saturday’s 21-3 win over Arizona State for good after three quarters.
Utah coach Kyle Whittingham told reporters he couldn’t give an immediate update on Huntley.
“No. Not right now because we’ve got to wait until tomorrow. A lot of times you don’t know about these injuries until tomorrow. This is one of them,” Whittingham said. “Some are obvious and you know right away, but this is one that we’ll have to wait and see how he responds and what it looks like tomorrow.”
Huntley was slow to get up after getting hit on a play that resulted in an ASU penalty for unnecessary roughness with 5:30 remaining in the first half. He was replaced by backup Drew Lisk for a few minutes before returning after getting medical clearance.
“He’s a competitive kid. He’s a fierce competitor as well, and he was bound and determined to go out and finish,” said Whittingham, who noted that Huntley later took another hit to the same leg and the decision was made to shut him down for the night.
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Utah Utes wide receiver Derrick Vickers (8) is hit by Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Tyler Whiley (23) on a running play during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) runs in the second Utah touchdown of the game against Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Merlin Robertson (8) while quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) signals first down during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) trips up Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) and prevents him from going out of bounds near the end of the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) lands on a wild snap during the second half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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A shirtless Utes fan bellows into the rain during a break in play in the second half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) dives for the first Utah touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes quarterback Jason Shelley (15) hurdles Arizona State Sun Devils linebacker Darien Butler (37) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) runs past Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Kobe Williams (5) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Chase Lucas (24) tries to reel in a tipped ball that was batted away by Utah Utes wide receiver Donte Banton (13) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes defensive backs Jaylon Johnson, right, and Tareke Lewis warm up before the start of a NCAA football game between the Utah Utes and Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes defensive back Javelin Guidry (28) enter the field for warms up before the start of a NCAA football game between the Utah Utes and Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes defensive back Julian Blackmon (23) warms up before the start of a NCAA football game between the Utah Utes and Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive back Terrell Burgess (26) warms up before the start of a NCAA football game between the Utah Utes and Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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A Utah Utes fan cheers as the team huddles up during warms up before the start of a NCAA football game between the Utah Utes and Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Cole Fotheringham (89) is flipped through the air by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Chase Lucas (24) during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes defensive end Bradlee Anae (6) celebrates with the rest of the defensive line after stopping Arizona on third down during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) leads the Utes onto the field before the start of an NCAA football game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes celebrate during the second half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) runs around the defensive line during the first half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
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Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) is wrapped up at the line of scrimmage by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive linemen Roe Wilkins (95) and Jermayne Lole (90) during the second half of an NCAA football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. | Colter Peterson
Huntley wound up completing 12-of-19 passes for 171 yards. He also rushed for 32 yards before Jason Shelley took over at quarterback for the balance of the game. Huntley’s streak of consecutive passes thrown without an interception was snapped after 149 attempts. The throws include two from last season.
Arizona State cornerback Chase Lucas put an end to the nation’s longest-active FBS run without a pick in the third quarter.
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