BYU’s excellent season remained intact on Saturday because the Cougars scored 12 unanswered factors within the second half to come back again and prime Utah, 22-21.
Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff led an 11-play, 65-yard drive to arrange Will Ferrin for a 44-yard subject purpose to go forward with three seconds left. The Utes have been up 21-10 on the half.
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Utah quarterback Brandon Rose (8) runs the ball forward of BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker within the first half of an NCAA faculty soccer sport, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Salt Lake Metropolis. (AP Picture/Spenser Heaps)
After the sport, Utah athletic director Mark Harlan spoke to reporters and launched into crucial feedback in regards to the referees.
“This sport was completely stolen from us,” Harlan stated, through ESPN. “We have been enthusiastic about being within the Large 12, however tonight I’m not. We received this sport. Another person stole it from us. Very disillusioned.
“I’ll speak to the commissioner. This was not honest to our group. I am disgusted by the professionalism of the officiating crew tonight.”
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BYU offensive lineman Trevin Ostler (74) celebrates after beating Utah in an NCAA faculty soccer sport, simply after midnight on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Salt Lake Metropolis. (AP Picture/Spenser Heaps)
Each groups have been known as for 10 penalties, costing Utah 97 yards in comparison with BYU’s 67 yards. Utah’s Zemaiah Vaughn was known as for holding because the group sacked Retzlaff on 4th down with 1:29 left within the sport. The sack would have ended the sport with out the penalty.
“No matter choice the refs make, I do not suppose they’re making an attempt to get it unsuitable, in order that’s simply a part of the sport,” BYU head coach Kalani Sitake stated after the sport. “The refs are a part of the sport. We have been in a position to capitalize on that.”
Retzlaff was 15-of-33 with 219 passing yards and the speeding landing. Chase Roberts had six catches for 91 yards.
Utah’s Brandon Rose had two landing passes and an interception. He was 12-of-21 passing for 112 yards.
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff passes within the first half of an NCAA faculty soccer sport in opposition to Utah, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Salt Lake Metropolis. (AP Picture/Spenser Heaps)
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Utah fell to 4-5.
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