Live coverage: What’s happening as No. 16 Utah hosts No. 17 Texas Tech

The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between No. 16 Utah and No. 17 Texas Tech. Check back for updates throughout the game.

Halftime

Texas Tech 10, Utah 3

It’s been a defensive-minded game through one half.

The Utes have forced a pair of Behren Morton interceptions but the Red Raiders have three takeaways (two fumbles and an interception) as both teams have struggled to put points on the board.

Outside of Texas Tech’s opening-drive touchdown, when a 75-yard J’Koby Williams catch moved the Red Raiders into the red zone, there’s only been two field goals to account for the game’s other points — and both field goals came in the final minute of the half.

Texas Tech has held Devon Dampier in check. He has completed 17 of 22 passes for 86 yards and an interception, while running for 31 yards.

Morton, meanwhile, is 12 of 19 for 142 yards and two interceptions. He came into the contest with just one pick on the year.

Second quarter

Texas Tech 10, Utah 3

0:00 — Dillon Curtis made good on a second chance to score, hitting a 32-yard field goal on an untimed down to give Utah its first points of the day. Texas Tech 10, Utah 3.

Curtis initially pushed a field goal attempt to the right, but the Red Raiders were called for a roughing into the kicker penalty, giving the Utes one untimed down to try the field goal again.

Utah moved the ball 61 yards on that quick last-minute drive — with help with help from two 15-yard penalties from Texas Tech — for some much-needed points before the half.

0:48 — Stone Harrington nailed a career-high 58-yard field goal for Texas Tech in the final minute of the first half, giving the Red Raiders a double-digit lead. Texas Tech 10, Utah 0.

Harrington’s previous long was a 47-yarder.

2:11 — Brice Pollock intercepted a Devon Dampier pass into double coverage, giving the Red Raiders a chance to score before halftime with the ball at their own 47.

That is Dampier’s first interception of the season.

10:44 — Defense is dominating this game.

Jackson Bennee wrestled a pass away from Texas Tech receiver Coy Eakin in the end zone, and after the Red Raiders looked like they could add to their lead, Utah’s defense came up big again.

Bennee is showing a penchant for big plays.

First quarter

Texas Tech 7, Utah 0

1:07 — The Utes fumble again — Red Raiders star linebacker Jacob Rodriguez had the perfect punch out on Wayshawn Parker, and Texas Tech starts a drive at its own 47.

3:43 — It’s been a crazy few minutes.

Utah had a touchdown wiped out by a penalty, then Texas Tech recovered a Utah fumble.

Then the Utes’ Tao Johnson with the interception on a tipped pass, and it’s still 7-0 Texas Tech after all that madness.

5:46 — The Utes stand tall after giving the ball up on their side of the field with a turnover on downs. Utah’s defense forced a three-and-out, and the Utes will start their third possession from their 26 after a penalty.

10:13 — For the first time all year, the Utes trail.

Texas Tech converted two third downs on its opening drive, including a 73-yard pass to J’Koby Williams to get the Red Raiders into the red zone, before Cameron Dickey scored on a 1-yard run. Texas Tech 7, Utah 0.

This came after Utah went three and out on its opening drive.

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How to watch the game

Utah’s game against Texas Tech will be televised on Fox and can be found on foxsports.com/live.

Pregame prep

Here are a few stories to get you ready for Utah’s game against Texas Tech.