Isaac Wilson, 20-yard touchdown from Utah, vs. Caleb Lohner vs. Arizona

In a pivotal game, No. 10 Utah suffered adversity, trailing 16-3 entering the fourth quarter. Without their star quarterback Cam Rising, who was still sidelined due to injury, freshman Isaac Wilson was made his third career start. The young quarterback struggled early and found it difficult to establish an offensive rhythm against a stout opposing defense, and the Utes’ hopes for a comeback seemed bleak as the clock wound down.

However, Utah’s defense rose to the occasion and kept their team in the game. The key moment came when Tao Johnson made a game-changing play by intercepting a pass in the end zone to prevent a potentially devastating touchdown. This crucial turnover gave the Utes a much-needed momentum shift and renewed hope for a comeback.

After the interception, Wilson and the Utes offense came alive, putting together a six-play, 80-yard drive. The offense started clicking and Wilson delivered a 20-yard touchdown pass to Caleb Lohner, marking Lohner’s third career catch – all of which have led to touchdowns. The play cut the deficit to 16-10 with 11:54 left in the game, putting Utah within striking distance.

Johnson’s interception and subsequent touchdown breathed new life into the Utes and showed their resilience and determination to fight back despite the challenges they faced without their starting quarterback. As the game entered its final stages, Utah’s defense and Wilson’s growth under pressure proved crucial in keeping their comeback hopes alive.