UCLA vs. Utah Short Report | Sep 23, 2023
Rice-Eccles Stadium
Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 23, 2023
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Game Recap
The Utah Utes secured a victory over the UCLA Bruins in a defensive battle that ended 14-7. The game began explosively with Karene Reid intercepting UCLA's Dante Moore for a 21-yard touchdown less than a minute into the first quarter. The Utes extended their lead to 14-0 with a Nate Johnson touchdown pass to Landen King late in the second quarter.
UCLA struggled to find their rhythm but managed a late scoring drive in the fourth quarter when Dante Moore connected with Josiah Norwood for a 17-yard touchdown. Despite their efforts, the Bruins couldn't overcome the Utes' stout defense, led by standout performances from Jonah Elliss and Karene Reid, who consistently pressured UCLA's offense.
Key Plays:
Karene Reid (Utah)
Nate Johnson (Utah)
Joey Cheek (Utah)
Dante Moore (UCLA)
Jonah Elliss (Utah)
Standout Players:
Karene Reid (Utah, LB)
Intercepted a pass for a 21-yard touchdown and recorded six solo tackles with three assists.Jonah Elliss (Utah, DE)
Dominated the defensive line with 7 solo tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks.Nate Johnson (Utah, QB)
Completed 9 of 17 passes for 117 yards and a touchdown, contributing to the Utes' win.Logan Loya (UCLA, WR)
Caught 5 passes for 63 yards, leading all UCLA receivers in yardage.Dante Moore (UCLA, QB)
Completed 15 of 35 passes for 234 yards, one touchdown, and one interception.
Team
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UCLA Bruins
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Utah Utes
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