Utah running back Micah Bernard (2) is tackled by San Diego State defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. Ashley Landis, Associated Press
Utah lost in triple overtime to San Diego State, 33-31, coming up short after a comeback effort that saw the Utes score 14 points in about six minutes at the end of regulation to send the game to overtime.
3rd overtime
Utah originally looked to have completed the two-point conversion with a pass from Cam Rising to Connor O’Toole but the ball hit the ground, replay officials overturned the call and SDSU escaped with a win.
After initially calling it a complete pass and successful 2-pt conversion that would have extended the game to 4OT, officials overturned the call and ruled it incomplete after review.
SDSU kicker Matt Araiza misses the 36-yard field goal and we’re going to a third overtime.
Utah goes 3-and-out to start the second overtime and Jadon Redding misses the 37-yard field goal. SDSU can win with any score.
Overtime
Utah forces second overtime with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Cam Rising to Jaylen Dixon on the first play.
SDSU had the ball first and the Aztecs pass the ball three times, drawing a pass interference call to set up a 2-yard touchdown pass from Lucas Johnson to Jay Rudolph.
4th quarter
Cam Rising leads a two-minute drive 74 yards down the field, capped off with a touchdown pass to Theo Howard. Needing a two-point conversion, Rising finds Connor O’Toole to convert and force overtime.
Cam Rising finds Britain Covey for a 2-yard touchdown, capping off a 63-yard drive that saw Rising extend multiple plays with his legs. Jadon Redding missed the extra point though, and Utah trails by eight points.
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Utah safety Brandon McKinney (28) tackles San Diego State wide receiver Jesse Matthews (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah wide receiver Connor O'Toole (81) tries to catch a pass in the end zone ahead of San Diego State linebacker Segun Olubi (24) during triple overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. The pass was ruled incomplete upon official review. San Diego State won 33-31. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State players and staff celebrate a 33-31 win in triple overtime against Utah in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State linebacker Caden McDonald (54) celebrates after a 33-31 win in triple overtime against Utah in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State running back Greg Bell (22) is tackled by Utah safety Brandon McKinney (28) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah wide receiver Jaylen Dixon (25) catches a pass in the end zone to score in overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. San Diego State cornerback Noah Tumblin (10) is at right. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) runs to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State running back Greg Bell (22) is tackled by Utah linebacker Devin Lloyd (0) and cornerback Malone Mataele (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah quarterback Charlie Brewer (12) looks to hand off the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah running back TJ Pledger (5) is tripped up by San Diego State linebacker Michael Shawcroft (46) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) and San Diego State safety Cedarious Barfield (27) try to catch a pass intended for Kincaid in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) and San Diego State safety Cedarious Barfield (27) try to catch a pass intended for Kincaid in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah place kicker Jadon Redding (97) kicks a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State quarterback Lucas Johnson (7) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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The sun shines on Utah running back Elvis Vakapuna (27) as he waits for a play to start during the first half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State players celebrate after San Diego State running back Jordan Byrd (15) scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State players celebrate after San Diego State running back Jordan Byrd (15) scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah safety Brandon McKinney (28) tackles San Diego State wide receiver Jesse Matthews (45) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah wide receiver Connor O'Toole (81) tries to catch a pass in the end zone ahead of San Diego State linebacker Segun Olubi (24) during triple overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. The pass was ruled incomplete upon official review. San Diego State won 33-31. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State players celebrate a 33-31 win in triple overtime against Utah in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State offensive lineman Chris Martinez (64) celebrates with a fan after a 33-31 win in triple overtime against Utah in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State quarterback Lucas Johnson (7) runs the ball during overtime of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against San Diego State Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State running back Greg Bell (22) runs the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) reaches over the goal line for a touchdown while being tackled by San Diego State safety Cedarious Barfield (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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Utah wide receiver Britain Covey (18) runs to the end zone for a touchdown while being tackled by San Diego State safety Cedarious Barfield (27) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
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San Diego State wide receiver Elijah Kothe (96) is tackled by Utah cornerback Clark Phillips III (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) | Ashley Landis, Associated Press
3rd quarter
Charlie Brewer throws into double coverage, leading to an interception by Tayler Hawkins, who returned it 34 yards to set up another 7-yard rushing touchdown by Greg Bell. SDSU leads 24-10.
Greg Bell scores a 7-yard rushing touchdown to give SDSU a 17-10 lead. It was set up by a 54-yard quarterback keeper by Lucas Johnson.
Halftime
Utah and SDSU are tied 10-10 at the half.
Utah has just 89 total yards of offense — 70 yards passing and 19 yards rushing. Utah’s offensive line is performing poorly. The Aztecs are getting in the backfield with ease, sometimes completely unblocked, stopping the Utes’ rushing attack. SDSU has sacked Utah quarterback Charlie Brewer three times and the Aztecs have seven tackles for loss. Utah’s only offensive points, a field goal, were assisted by two penalties committed by the Aztecs, one on fourth down and one on third down, that extended the drive. Brewer has been pressured a lot, and when he has time, hasn’t been impressive, with a few bad throws.
Utah’s defense has picked up the slack from the offense. The Utes have held the Aztecs to 79 total yards of offense, including just 23 passing yards. Utah has sacked SDSU backup quarterback Lucas Johnson once and have five tackles for loss. The Utes’ defense has allowed just three points.
2nd quarter
Utah gives up its second 100-yard kickoff return this season, as Jordan Byrd takes the Utes’ kickoff 100 yards to the house to tie the game.
Jadon Redding makes a 43-yard field goal to increase Utah’s lead to 10-3.
1st quarter
SDSU kicker Matt Araiza drills a 51-yard field goal for the Aztecs’ first points.
Britain Covey gets Utah on the board first with an electric 80-yard punt return after Utah’s offense struggled to open the game.
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