Highlights, key plays and photos from No. 19 Utah’s 38-13 blowout win over Washington State
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Utah Utes running back Devonta’e Henry-Cole (7) and wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrate after Henry-Cole scored a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley (1), putting the Utes up 7-0 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY — Dominate on both sides of the ball.
That was the key to success for No. 13 Utah in bouncing back for a 38-13 win over Washington State on Saturday night at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
The Utes snapped a four-game losing streak to the Cougars by taking control from the start. Utah improved to 4-1 and 1-1 in Pac-12 play, with Washington State dropping to 3-2 and 0-2.
Here’s a look at three takeaways that defined this game.
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrates after running the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving Utah a 38-13 win over the Washington State Cougars, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Solomon Enis (21), quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) and wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) celebrate after Huntley ran the ball 15 yards for a touchdown, putting the Utes up 21-13 over the Washington State Cougars, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) dives in to the end zone on a 15-yard run, putting the Utes up 21-13 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrates Utah's 38-13 win over the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Francis Bernard (13) intercepts a Washington State Cougars pass at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham celebrates with offensive lineman Sataoa Laumea (78) after their 38-13 win over the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah fans react after Utes linebacker Francis Bernard (13) intercepted a Washington State Cougars pass at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) makes a prayerful gesture as he celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Washington State Cougars, putting the Utes up 14-7 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive back Terrell Burgess (26) and teammates hype up the crowd at the end fo the third quarter against the against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham pumps his fist after wide receiver Derrick Vickers (8) scored on a 7 yard run, putting the Utes up 31-13 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Devonta'e Henry-Cole (7) is tackled by Washington State Cougars cornerback Marcus Strong (4) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Devonta'e Henry-Cole (7) and wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrate after Henry-Cole scored a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley (1), putting the Utes up 7-0 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) makes the catch on a 52-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley (1), running the ball for a touchdown and putting the Utes up 14-7 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) evades the tackle from Washington State Cougars safety Tyrese Ross (1) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Washington State Cougars quarterback Anthony Gordon (18) passes under pressure from Utah Utes linebacker Devin Lloyd (20) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks the sideline during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive back R.J. Hubert (10) tackles Washington State Cougars wide receiver Renard Bell (9) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Devonta'e Henry-Cole (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown on a pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley (1), putting the Utes up 7-0 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Zack Moss (2) appears on the field out of uniform before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Solomon Enis (21) and quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrate after Huntley ran the ball 15 yards for a touchdown, putting the Utes up 21-13 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players stretch before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) dives in to the end zone on a 15-yard run, putting the Utes up 21-13 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) warms up before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) and wide receiver Samson Nacua (45) celebrate after Nacua scored a touchdown, putting the Utes up 14-7 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Washington State Cougars players take the field before the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) and teammates stretch before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrates after running the ball 15 yards for a touchdown, putting the Utes up 21-13 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players take the field before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah fans sit through heavy rain during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes offensive lineman Simi Moala (69) and teammates warm up before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate their 38-13 win over the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Washington State Cougars head coach Mike Leach and Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham shake hands after Utah's 38-13 win at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Devonta'e Henry-Cole (7) is tackled by Washington State Cougars cornerback Marcus Strong (4) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Derrick Vickers (8) celebrates after scoring on a 7 yard run, putting the Utes up 31-13 over the Washington State Cougars after the PAT, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) passes during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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A Utah fan flashes the "U" during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Bryan Thompson (19) falls out of bounds after making a catch during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Washington State Cougars cornerback Derrick Langford (2) breaks up a pass intended for Utah Utes wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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A Utah fan dons a poncho as rain picks up during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Heavy rain falls during the game between the Utah Utes and Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes take the field before the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) nearly intercepts a pass during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) runs the ball into the endzone but the play is called back on a field shift penalty during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Smoke from canon blasts obscures the lights at the end of the third quarter of the game between the Utah Utes and the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Hunter Thedford (85) is tackled by Washington State Cougars cornerback Patrick Nunn (32) at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans huddle under ponchos as rain falls during the game against the Washington State Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrates after running the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving Utah a 38-13 win over the Washington State Cougars, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrates after running the ball for a touchdown in the fourth quarter, giving Utah a 38-13 win over the Washington State Cougars, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. | Spenser Heaps, Deseret News
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Washington State cut Utah’s second-quarter lead to 14-13 with a field goal with three and a half minutes until halftime.
From then on, it was all Utes.
Utah scored the final 17 points of the game to win comfortably. That all started with a 10-play, 75-yard touchdown drive just before halftime that put the Utes ahead 21-13 on a Tyler Huntley touchdown run and including Huntley converting a fourth-and-1 on the drive.
Utah then outscored Washington State 10-0 in the second half, aiding by a Utes defense that rarely gave the Cougars much breathing room. Jaylon Johnson intercepted an Anthony Gordon pass in the third that led to a Derrick Vickers touchdown.
Utah also turned a late Cougar interception into the game’s final score.
Huntley’s big night
Huntley, the senior Utah quarterback, had another outstanding night, completing 21 of 30 passes for 334 and two touchdowns. That included four passes to Bryan Thompson for 111 yards and a 52-yard touchdown strike to Samson Nacua.
