Utah Utes players celebrate after Utah Utes cornerback Miles Battle interception, that call was later overturned, during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Bryson Barnes pulls back to throw the ball during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes marching band plays before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the tailgate area outside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes warmup before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes marching band plays before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in the tailgate area outside Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes warmup before the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Munir McClain catches the ball in the end zone for a touchdown during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Karene Reid sacks Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jacob Conover during the first half of the football game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate after Utah Utes cornerback Miles Battle interception, that call was later overturned, during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes fans hold up three fingers during a third down for the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham watches from the sidelines during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Money Parks runs the ball with Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Jordan Clark on defense during the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes linebacker Levani Damuni celebrates after Utah Utes cornerback Miles Battle interception, that call was later overturned, during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Ja'Quinden Jackson runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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The Utah Utes play against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Arizona State Sun Devils head coach Kenny Dillingham paces the sidelines during the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Fans high-five with foam fingers after a touchdown by the Utah Utes during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cameron Skattebo throws the ball during the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes wide receiver Devaughn Veleat lights the U after their 55-3 victory over the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Elijhah Badger is tackled by Utah Utes safety Briton Allen, left, and Utah Utes cornerback Smith Snowden, right, at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes cornerback Miles Battle intercepts the ball over Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Elijhah Badger during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes quarterback Nate Johnson runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Arizona State Sun Devils players watch sadly from the sidelines during the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The final score was 55-3 for the Utah Utes. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes safety Ben Durham is tackled by Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back RJ Regan at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jacob Conover lays on the ground sadly after he was sacked during the fourth quarter of the game against the Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The final score was 55-3 for the Utah Utes. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Charlie Vincent falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes players celebrate Utah Utes running back Charlie Vincent’s touchdown during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
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Utah Utes running back Charlie Vincent runs the ball for a touchdown during the game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. | Megan Nielsen, Deseret News
Final
Utah 55, Arizona State 3
Fourth quarter
0:08 — Utah 55, Arizona State 3
On a fourth down, Charlie Vincent broke through for a 20-yard touchdown run to put an exclamation point on a dominant victory for the Utes.
11:04 — Utah 48, Arizona State 3
With Nate Johnson replacing Bryson Barnes at quarterback, Johnson ran 59 yards on a keeper for a touchdown on the second play of the drive as the Utes added to their lead.
On a drive that started in the third quarter, the Utes finished it in the fourth with a 2-yard touchdown pass from Bryson Barnes to Landen King. The pivotal play of the drive was also courtesy of those two, as Barnes found King for a 20-yard completion on a third and 11 to get Utah to the 2 yard-line.
The score gave the Utes a new season high for points in a game and Barnes a career high for most touchdowns thrown in a game with four.
3:47 — After Miles Battle came up with an interception, the Utes had good field position but couldn’t get much going and had to settle for a 43-yard field goal from Cole Becker.
Utah 31, Arizona State 3
12:26 — On the first play of the drive, Ja’Quinden Jackson broke through for a 54-yard touchdown run to widen the lead. The excitement over the score was dampened as Jackson was tackled at the end of the run and stayed on the field for a time before limping off with assistance.
Second quarter
Utah 24, Arizona State 3
0:54 — Just before halftime, the Utes finally found the end zone again as Bryson Barnes connected with Munir McClain for a 20-yard touchdown, with McClain making a great catch for the score.
4:05 — The Arizona State defense settled in and Utah had a couple of costly mistakes in the early part of the second quarter, but the Utes finally added to their lead on a 30-yard field goal from Cole Becker.
First quarter
Utah 14, Arizona State 3
3:08 — The Sun Devils were in great shape after a 79-yard kickoff return from Elijhah Badger, but with backup quarterback and BYU transfer Jacob Conover under center, ASU couldn’t do much and had to settle for a 35-yard field goal from Dario Longhetto.
Utah 14, Arizona State 0
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6:37 — After a quick Arizona State three and out, Utah again went on an 8-play drive — this one 65 yards — that ended with a touchdown connection from Bryson Barnes to Devaughn Vele, this time from three yards out.
Utah 7, Arizona State 0
11:36 — The Utes got the ball first and marched down the field with ease, punctuating an 8 play, 72-yard drive with an 11-yard pass from Bryson Barnes to Devaughn Vele.
