Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) is tackled by Florida Gators safety Tre’Vez Johnson (16) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022.
Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) is tackled by Florida Gators safety Tre’Vez Johnson (16) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
Joe Coles
By Joe Coles
Joe covers University of Utah sports for the Deseret News.

Editor’s note: The Deseret News is providing live coverage from Saturday’s season opener between No. 7 Utah and Florida. Check back for updates throughout the game.

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Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) is tackled by Florida Gators safety Tre'Vez Johnson (16) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) is tackled by Utah Utes safety R.J. Hubert (11) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Devaughn Vele (17) tries to push Florida Gators long snapper Marco Ortiz (45) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) fakes a downfield pass during a run as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Mohamoud Diabate (3), Utah Utes defensive end Jonah Elliss (83) and others try to block a Florida point as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham walks along the sideline as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) fights to keep his balance on a run up the middle as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) takes off on a run as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) crosses the goal line for a touchdown as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) tries to avoid Florida Gators safety Rashad Torrence II (22) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesvillle, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes safety R.J. Hubert (11) causes a fumble as he tackles Florida Gators running back Trevor Etienne (7) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Florida Gators safety Jadarrius Perkins (27) loses his helmet as he tackles Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) stiff-arms Florida Gators safety Trey Dean III (0) as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Florida Gators running back Montrell Johnson Jr. (2) scores a touchdown as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) makes a cut during a pass play as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans cheer after a Utah score as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans cheer after a Utah score as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Gator fans cheer as Utah Utes fans show their disappointment after a Gator score as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) looks for defenders during a run as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans show their disappointment after a Gator score as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at an official as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) throws the ball as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham yells at an official as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans show their disappointment after a Gator score as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Fans sing and hold their phones up at the start of the fourth quarter as Utah and Florida play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News
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Florida Gators linebacker Amari Burney (2) intercepts the ball, ending the game with Utah, as they play in Gainesville, Fla., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. Florida won 29-26. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

Florida 29, Utah 26

4th Quarter

  • Utah gets to the Florida six-yard line with less than 20 seconds left, down by three, but Cam Rising throws an interception. Florida wins.
  • Anthony Richardson gives Florida the lead with a touchdown run.. He was masterful on that drive. The Gators converted on three third downs and one fourth down. Florida 29, Utah 26.
  • Tavion Thomas scores a touchdown, giving Utah the lead and capping a 73-yard drive. Utah 26, Florida 22.
  • Florida went right through Utah’s defense on that drive. Gators went 75 yards in two minutes, running at will over Utah, capped off by a 14-yard Montrell Johnson Jr. run. Florida 22, Utah 19.

3rd Quarter

  • Utah takes the lead on a 7-yard touchdown by Micah Bernard. Two-point conversion is no good. Cam Rising’s 26-yard run set up the score. Utah 19, Florida 14.
  • Utah’s run game gets going on that drive, but the Utes are stopped on 4th-and-goal by Florida.

2nd Quarter

  • Florida takes the lead on a 45-yard touchdown run by QB Anthony Richardson. Florida 14, Utah 13.
  • Jordan Noyes makes a 31-yard field goal. Utah 13, Florida 7.
  • Jordan Noyes makes a 43-yard field goal to give Utah the lead. Utah 10, Florida 7.

1st Quarter

Anthony Richardson caps off a 63-yard drive with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Utah 7, Florida 7.

  • Cameron Rising finds Brant Kuithe for a 7-yard touchdown. Utah 7, Florida 0
  • Jonah Elliss forces the fumble and RJ Hubert picks it up and returns it to the Florida 25-yard line.
  • Florida will receive the ball to start the game.

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