Utah's promising start against Arizona State, marked by an early 14-3 lead, unraveled in the second half as they succumbed to a 24-21 defeat. The game took a critical turn when the Utes' quarterback threw two crucial interceptions after halftime, both of which were converted into touchdowns by the Sun Devils. The first interception led to a swift scoring drive, narrowing the gap, while the second provided Arizona State with the opportunity to seize the lead. Despite a valiant effort to reclaim their early advantage, Utah struggled to recover from the momentum shift, as their early control slipped away and the Sun Devils capitalized on the mistakes, ultimately snatching victory from the jaws of the Utes’ initial dominance.
Keontez Bradley (23) forces 3 turnovers on the day (2 INTs, 1 FF)
In a closely contested matchup, Arizona State held off Utah 24-21, overcoming a stout Utes defense and capitalizing on three key turnovers to secure the win. Despite being outgained in total offense—365 yards to 287—Arizona State’s timely defensive plays and efficient passing game made the difference.
Utah controlled much of the action early, racking up 155 rushing yards and 210 passing yards while earning 18 first downs. However, costly mistakes hurt the Utes, with two interceptions and a fumble stopping potential scoring drives. Arizona State’s defense, while allowing significant yardage, came up big in critical moments to keep the Sun Devils in the game.
Arizona State relied heavily on their passing game, accumulating 223 yards through the air, while their ground game struggled, managing just 64 rushing yards. Quarterback play proved pivotal, with the Sun Devils converting several key third downs and finding the end zone twice in the red zone. Their special teams also contributed, with 66 kick return yards helping set up favorable field position.
Utah’s defense performed admirably, but their inability to contain Arizona State’s passing attack and failure to protect the ball ultimately sealed their fate. The Utes had a slight edge in total yards (419 to 354) but couldn’t convert that advantage into enough points.
Both teams played a clean game in terms of penalties, with only one infraction each for five yards. In the end, Arizona State’s resilience on defense and ability to capitalize on turnovers allowed them to secure the hard-fought win, as they held off a late Utah rally to preserve the 24-21 victory.
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