- Utah’s defense shined in a 21-13 win over Houston, limiting them significantly.
- Head coach Morgan Scalley credited the defense’s technique and pressure for the victory.
- Utah remains undefeated, emphasizing its defensive prowess despite offensive challenges.
SALT LAKE CITY — Seconds after defensive back Jackson Bennee blew up Houston quarterback Conner Weigman and forced a fumble that defensive tackle Jireh Moe immediately jumped on, Devon Dampier rolled to his right, saw the opening and sprinted toward the end zone.
The touchdown extended Utah’s lead over Houston, with plenty of time still left on the clock. It was the perfect setting for a highly-efficient offense, who had been mostly bottled up all night, to put together a late scoring drive and make it an interesting night in Salt Lake City.
Surely a 2-point try, which would have given Utah a 9-point lead if successful, instead of the PAT was up for debate, right?…