ncaaf Game Recap
Utes Down Baylor 23-12 - Match Report
Micah Bernard tore up the turf for 118 rushing yards on Saturday to lead the Utes to a 23-12 win over the Bears at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Utah won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -15.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 54.5.
Micah Bernard rushed for 118 yards, while Cameron Rising added 21 yards in the win. Money Parks and Dallen Bentley added 80 and 15 receiving yards respectively.
Dawson Pendergrass rushed for 69 yards for Baylor, while Richard Reese added 15 yards. Dequan Finn threw for 115 yards for the Bears, while receivers Josh Cameron and Michael Trigg had 59 and 27 yards respectively.
Utah outgained Baylor 292-223 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 15-12 by the Utes.
Utah led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 34:23-25:37 split in that important category.
Utah looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Utah State. Baylor will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Air Force.