BYU’s perfect season remained intact Saturday as the Cougars scored 12 unanswered points in the second half to come back and dominate Utah, 22-21.
Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff led an 11-play, 65-yard drive to set up Will Ferrin for a 44-yard field goal to go ahead with three seconds remaining. The Utes led 21-10 at halftime.
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Utah quarterback Brandon Rose (8) passes the ball past BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Spenser Heap)
After the game, Utah athletic director Mark Harlan spoke to reporters and made critical comments about the officials.
“That game was absolutely stolen from us,” Harlan said via ESPN. “We were excited to be in the Big 12, but tonight I’m not. We won this game. Someone else stole it from us. Very disappointed.
“I’m going to speak to the commissioner. It wasn’t fair to our team. I’m disgusted by the professionalism of the refereeing team tonight.”
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BYU offensive lineman Trevin Ostler (74) celebrates after defeating Utah in an NCAA college football game just after midnight Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Spenser Heap)
Both teams had 10 penalties, costing Utah 97 yards, compared to BYU’s 67 yards. Utah’s Zemaiah Vaughn was called for holding as the team sacked Retzlaff on 4th down with 1:29 left. The sack would have ended the game if not for the penalty.
“Whatever call the refs make, I don’t think they’re trying to make a mistake, so it’s just part of the game,” BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said after the game. “The referees are part of the game. We were able to capitalize on that.”
Retzlaff finished 15 of 33 with 219 passing yards and a rushing touchdown. Chase Roberts had six catches for 91 yards.
Utah’s Brandon Rose had two touchdown passes and an interception. He completed 12 of 21 passes for 112 yards.
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff passes in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Spenser Heap)
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Utah fell to 4-5.
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