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Utah couldn’t replicate its first half success, falling to Washington and quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
The Utes face No. 23 Arizona next on Nov. 18.
Fourth quarter
Utah 28, Washington 35
Utah got the ball back with time to attempt a game-tying drive but couldn’t get a first down. Bryson Barnes was intercepted by Dominique Hampton on fourth down, putting the final nail in the coffin.
1:31 — Bryson Barnes passes 23-yards to Devaughn Vele. Washington was called for roughing the passer. Barnes went to the sidelines and Nate Johnson took over for one play.
4:10 — Michael Penix Jr. passes to Rome Odunze for a 33-yard touchdown, his second of the game. Washington’s two-point conversion attempt failed. Utah 28, Washington 33.
8:02 — Washington’s Grady Gross makes a 38-yard field goal, cutting Utah’s lead to one. Utah 28, Washington 27.
10:53 — Utah punts 40 yards. The Huskies will take over on their 32-yard line.
12:27 — The Huskies punt 42 yds. Utah forced Washington to punt on its last two drives.
Sione Vaki, who has a touchdown in the game, sacked Michael Penix Jr. to force the punt.
Halftime
The Utes and Huskies have traded shots in a back-and-forth first half. Utah hasn’t punted since their second possession of the game and has scored a touchdown on every drive since.
Utah’s Bryson Barnes has been more accurate than Heisman candidate Michael Penix Jr., completing 13 of 17 passes for 238 yards and two touchdowns. Penix has completed 10 of 23 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown.
While most of the offensive fireworks have come from the passing game, the rushing game is responsible for two touchdowns for both teams.
Second quarter
Utah 28, Washington 24
0:57 — Ja’Quinden Jackson rushes for a 7-yard touchdown, his second of the day. Utah 28, Washington 24.
The drive also featured a 65-yard pass to Devaughn Vele, which gave the Utes a first and goal.
5:59 — Bryson Barnes completes a short pass to Sione Vaki, who takes it 53-yards for a touchdown on the second play of the drive. Utah 21, Washington 17.
The 12-play drive featured a 12-yard rush from Bryson Barnes on a critical third and short. Sione Vaki fumbled the ball but recovered it during the drive.
First quarter
Utah 7, Washington 10
0:18 — Grady Gross makes a 41-yard field goal. Utah 7, Washington 10.
3:36 — Ja’Quinden Jackson rushes 2-yards into the end zone for Utah’s first touchdown. Utah 7, Washington 7.
The touchdown drive featured a 41-yard pass to Devaughn Vele and a 15-yard pass to Landen King to get the Utes into the red zone.
6:06 — Michael Penix Jr. rushes 2 yards for a touchdown. Utah 0, Washington 7.
Three of the first four plays of the drive went for first downs: an 18-yard pass from Penix to Germie Bernard, a 22-yard run from Tybo Rogers and a 13-yard pass to Dillon Johnson.
On the play before the touchdown run, Utah safety Cole Bishop was called for pass interference.