Everyone was a winner this weekend.
Utah 30 Washington State 27
The Utes let a 10 point lead slip away, but in overtime, the Ute defense held. Washington State had the ball first, but Mo Lee intercepted Connor Halliday after the Cougars lose yards on penalties. Coleman Peterson hit a 38-yard FG to end the game. Utah escapes with a narrow 3-point victory over Washington State on the road. Again, John White IV runs over the defense and carries the team with 186 yards and 2 touchdowns. Utah hosts Colorado next week to wrap up conference play.
MVP: RB John White IV
Utah can still play in the PAC-12 championship game...more on that in a later post.
BYU 42 New Mexico State 7
On Senior Day in Provo, the defense came up big for the Cougars. It was a bend but don't break situation in the first half, as NMSU out-gained BYU, but the Cougars had a 21-7 lead. It was all Jake Heaps and BYU in the second half. The Aggies got their only score after a Heaps interception gave them a short field. NMSU could not drive the full length of the field and score.
MVP: QB Jake Heaps
Utah State 49 Idaho 42
In a half-full Kibbie Dome, the Idaho Vandals were unable to score in the second overtime period and USU wins a wild one in Moscow. The game was tied at the end of the third quarter. If you are keeping score, the Aggies are 2-5 when leading at the end of 3, 2-0 when trailing at the end of 3 and 1-0 when the score is tied at the end of the third frame. USU evens their record at 5-5 and need to win only 1 more game to become bowl eligible. They host Nevada next week and finish a week later @ New Mexico State.
More on USU's bowl possibilities in a later post.
MVP: RB Robert Turpin
Weber State 48 Portland State 33
WSU erupted for 21 4th quarter points to send Coach Ron McBride into retirement as a victor in his last game. PSU was unable to move the ball at critical points as the game ran down and and suffered defensive breakdowns that led to 2 late Wildcat scores. CJ Tucket had another monster game running the football. WSU finishes the season 5-6 and will not lace up the cleats again until next season's opener at Fresno State.
MVP: RB CJ Tucket
Southern Utah 27 Northern Arizona 24
The Thuderbirds scored 17 unanswered points in the second half and held on to a close victory in Flagstaff at Northern Arizona in a preview of what will become a new season ending rivalry for both Painted Desert schools. Brad Sorensen pitched 2 touchdown passes and Austin Minifee ran for 96 yards. SUU finishes 2011 above .500 at 6-5. We will next see Southern Utah in action as they open 2012 at Utah State in Logan.
MVP: WR Jared Ursua
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