Highlights, key plays and photos from Utah football’s 52-point win over Arizona State
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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
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.
