On Wednesday evening, the Utah Utes dominated the Houston Cougars at home, finishing with a decisive 49-17 victory. Utah took a commanding 28-10 lead by halftime, and they continued to extend their advantage through the second half.
Houston's head coach, Coach Yragha, acknowledged the breakdowns that plagued his team, saying, “We felt we could match up if we held on to the ball and created some breaks for ourselves. Unfortunately, we turned the ball over and broke down—not a winning formula. It's disappointing because I felt we had a good week of progress. So many missed opportunities, at least 2 times in the redzone we came away empty cause of one thing or another. How many 3rd down tries, did they convert? Bad football, can't win that way."
Utah’s offensive dominance was reflected in their 33 first downs compared to Houston's 17, with a significant advantage on the ground, rushing for 205 yards while holding the Cougars to a mere 21. Both teams had strong passing performances—Utah put up 338 yards through the air while Houston totaled 435—but the real difference came from turnovers. Houston’s five turnovers, compared to Utah’s single interception, swung the game heavily in the Utes' favor. Time of possession further emphasized Utah's control, with nearly 19 minutes of possession compared to Houston’s nine minutes.
This victory boosts Utah’s record to 7-1, while Houston falls to 3-5, facing a tough path forward.
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