Utah blew an early 14-0 lead as the Utes had no answer for Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud and wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba
Utah Utes offensive lineman Bamidele Olaseni takes a moment on the field after the loss, as the Utah Utes face the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. On the ensuing drive following Njigba’s third touchdown, bringing him to a Rose Bowl record 326 receiving yards, Utah went run-heavy with Barnes at quarterback, but at some point, he had to make a play. His throw to Britain Covey along the left sideline went for nine yards. The Milford native then ran for 10 yards on third-and-1. Two plays later, he lofted one to the back of the end zone, 15 yards to Dalton Kincaid to tie the game at 45 with 1:54 remaining.
Utah staked itself to a 14-0 first-quarter lead behind Rising, who at one point completed eight consecutive passes. After going three-and-out twice to start the game, then settled in, cutting the deficit in half thanks to a 25-yard touchdown pass from Stroud to Harrison Jr.A Tavion Thomas 6-yard run through a gaping hole, his 21st touchdown of the season, opened the lunacy.
Utah_Football Good game. Proud of the Utes.
Utah_Football Damn damn damn what a game. Gooo UTES!!
Utah_Football That third quarter is as pathetic.
Utah_Football Let’s go Buckeyes!! Now I won’t be given grief at work next week!
Utah_Football Morgan Scalley's defense gave up 683 yards.