American college football season
The 2011 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah in the 2011 NCAA Division I FBS football season . The team was coached by seventh year head coach Kyle Whittingham and played their home games in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City , Utah. After playing the previous 12 seasons in the Mountain West Conference , this was Utah's first season in the new Pac-12 Conference in the South Division. They are the first former "BCS Buster" to join a BCS conference. They finished the season 8–5, 4–5 to finish in a tie for third place in the South Division. They were invited to the Sun Bowl where they defeated Georgia Tech 30–27 in overtime.
Date Time Opponent Site TV Result Attendance September 1 6:00 p.m. No. 6 (FCS ) Montana State * KJZZ [ 1] W 27–1045,311[ 2] September 10 5:30 p.m. at USC Versus L 14–2373,821[ 3] September 17 7:15 p.m. at BYU * ESPN2 W 54–1063,742[ 4] October 1 5:00 p.m. Washington Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT FSN L 14–3145,412[ 5] October 8 1:30 p.m. No. 22 Arizona State Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT FSN L 14–3545,089[ 6] October 15 10:00 a.m. at Pittsburgh * ESPNU W 26–1443,719[ 7] October 22 5:00 p.m. at California KJZZ L 10–3435,182[ 8] October 29 5:00 p.m. Oregon State Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT KJZZ W 27–845,017[ 9] November 5 5:00 p.m. at Arizona KJZZ[ 10] W 34–2150,389[ 11] November 12 4:30 p.m. UCLA Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT KJZZ W 31–645,039[ 12] November 19 3:00 p.m. at Washington State KJZZ W 30–27 OT 16,419[ 13] November 25 1:30 p.m. Colorado FSN L 14–1745,026[ 14] December 31 12:00 p.m. vs. Georgia Tech * CBS W 30–27 OT 48,123[ 15] *Non-conference game HomecomingRankings from AP Poll released prior to the game All times are in Mountain time
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The Pac-12 media picked Utah to finish third in the South Division. Four media members (out of 42 total) voted Utah first in the division. The media picked USC to finish first, but USC will be ineligible for the inaugural Pac-12 Championship Game due to NCAA sanctions. Arizona State came in second, and Arizona , UCLA , and Colorado finished fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively, in the South Division voting. The media also picked Oregon to win the North Division with 29 first place votes, and to win the Pac-12 Championship Game and thus be the Pac-12 Champion.[ 19]
Kyle Whittingham made a few changes to his coaching staff for the 2011 season. Prior to Utah's appearance in the 2010 Maaco Bowl Las Vegas defensive line coach John Pease retired from coaching.[ 20] During the offseason, Whittingham replaced Pease with Chad Kauhaʻahaʻa, a second team all-WAC defensive lineman for Utah in 1996 . The previous two seasons he had been the defensive line coach for Utah State .[ 21]
The Utes also hired Norm Chow to be the Offensive coordinator and coach the tight ends .[ 21] He had been an offensive coordinator at UCLA the three previous seasons.[ 22] In 2002 , when he was the offensive coordinator at USC, Norm Chow won the Broyles Award .[ 23] Former co-offensive coordinators Aaron Roderick and Dave Schramm were reassigned to coach different positions in the offense. They will coach the receivers and the running backs , respectively, positions they have both previously coached for the program.[ 21] Finally, Whittingham hired Tim Davis to coach the offensive line . Davis replaces Blake Miller who left the program to coach the same position with Memphis . Davis coached the offensive line the previous three seasons at Minnesota and has had a prior stint as Utah's offensive line coach 1990 –1996 and worked under Chow at USC 2002 –2004 .[ 24]
During the 2010 offseason, Utah successfully negotiated to join the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10) for all sports, including football.[ 25] Utah, along with Colorado , officially joined the Pac-10 on July 1, 2011 to form the Pac-12 Conference (Pac-12).[ 26] The previous 12 seasons, Utah competed in the Mountain West Conference .
Montana State at Utah 1 2 3 4 Total Bobcats 0 7 0 3 10 • Utes 17 7 3 0 27
Date: September 1Location: Salt Lake City, UTGame start: 6:07 pm Elapsed time: 2:49Game attendance: 45,311Game weather: 80°, Sunny and Clear, winds NW 8 mphReferee: Jay StricherzTV announcers (KJZZ): Steve Brown, Mike Norseth, and David Locke Sources:[ 27]
Utah leads series: 10 – 0 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Montana State Utah 1 12:56 3 8 :46 Utah DeVonte Christopher 7-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Wynn, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 7 1 6:06 9 62 4:32 Utah John White IV 5-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Wynn, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 14 2 1:58 4 -5 1:31 Utah 37-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 0 17 2 11:53 9 59 4:01 Utah John White IV 10-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 24 2 :35 8 79 3:02 Montana State Tanner Bleskin 7-yard touchdown reception from DeNarius McGhee, Coleman Petersen kick good 7 24 3 9:01 8 37 3:11 Utah 44-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 7 27 4 10:37 11 50 5:52 Montana State 37-yard field goal by Jason Cunningham 10 27 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 10 27
Utah played Montana State for the 10th time on September 1. Entering the game, Utah had beaten Montana State in all of their nine games, all but one of which have been played in Salt Lake City. During those nine contests, the Utes outscored the Bobcats 455–25.[ 28] [ 29]
Utah once again beat Montana State in their 2011 meeting. Utah built a 24–0 lead with a little less than 12 minutes remaining in the second quarter, and then scored 3 points the rest of the game to win 27–10.[ 2] The Utes finished with 101 passing yards on 15-of-23 passing by quarterback Jordan Wynn. Running back John White finished with 150 yards rushing to lead the Utes.[ 30]
Linebacker Brian Blechen set-up Utah's first touchdown when he returned an interception 39-yards to the 8-yard line; Montana State quarterback DeNarius McGhee threw the errant pass. Three plays later, Wynn connected with wide receiver DeVonte Christopher for the touchdown. Montana State punted on their next possession, and Utah's offense had its second scoring drive. This one resulted in a 5-yard touchdown pass from Wynn to White; the drive took nine plays and gained 62 yards.[ 30]
Utah blocked MSU's next punt. Montana State blockers flipped Utah lineback Matt Martinez into the air, which caused Martinez to block the punt with his feet.[ 31] The ensuing Utah possession resulted in a field goal ; kicker Coleman Petersen successfully booted a 37-yard attempt. Following Montana State's third punt of the game, Utah had a nine-play, 59-yard touchdown drive for their last touchdown of the evening. Montana State scored their only touchdown of the evening with 35 seconds remaining in the first half. McGhee passed to receiver Tanner Bleskin for a 7-yard touchdown reception.[ 30] Each team only scored a field goal in the second half for the final 27–10 score.[ 2]
Utah at USC 1 2 3 4 Total Utes 0 7 7 0 14 • Trojans 10 0 7 6 23
Date: September 10Location: Los Angeles, CAGame start: 5:37 pm Elapsed time: 3:17Game attendance: 73,821Game weather: 72°, Hazy, winds S 5 mphReferee: Jack FolliardTV announcers (Versus): Ted Robinson, Glenn Parker, and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila Sources:[ 32]
Utah trails series: 3 – 7 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Utah USC 1 4:41 13 54 5:28 USC 47-yard field goal by Andre Heidari 0 3 1 1:58 4 20 1:52 USC Marc Tyler 6-yard touchdown run, Andre Heidari kick good 0 10 2 :34 12 84 4:09 Utah DeVonte Christopher 10-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Wynn, 2-point run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 10 3 9:52 7 88 3:32 USC Xavier Grimble 9-yard touchdown reception from Matt Barkley , 2-point run/pass good/failed/incomplete 7 17 3 6:20 2 52 :42 Utah John White IV 1-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 14 17 4 :00 USC Blocked Field Goal returned 68 yards by Torin Harris 14 23 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 14 23
Utah at BYU 1 2 3 4 Total • Utes 7 7 16 24 54 Cougars 3 7 0 0 10
Date: September 17Location: Provo, UTGame start: 7:21 pm Elapsed time: 3:42Game attendance: 63,742Game weather: 65°, fair, winds W 2 mphReferee: Jack WoodTV announcers (ESPN2; BYUtv): Ed Cunningham, Mark Jones, and Jessica Mendoza (ESPN2); Dave McCann, Gary Sheide, and Jarom Jordan (BYUtv) Sources:[ 33]
Utah leads series: 55 – 34 – 4 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Utah BYU 1 13:58 Utah Fumble recovery returned 0 yards for touchdown by Derrick Shelby, Coleman Petersen kick good 7 0 1 0:09 6 37 1:52 BYU 46-yard field goal by Justin Sorensen 7 3 2 6:23 4 66 1:59 BYU Ross Apo 32-yard touchdown reception from Jake Heaps, Justin Sorensen kick good 7 10 2 0:32 6 63 2:11 Utah Jake Murphy 30-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Wynn, Coleman Petersen kick good 14 10 3 12:14 6 75 2:46 Utah Dres Anderson 59-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Wynn, Coleman Petersen kick good 21 10 3 9:11 5 19 1:51 Utah 39-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 24 10 3 8:32 2 3 0:36 Utah John White 1-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick no good 30 10 4 14:51 4 3 1:30 Utah 20-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 33 10 4 9:25 2 82 0:42 Utah John White 62-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 40 10 4 8:06 1 35 0:08 Utah John White IV 35-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 47 10 4 3:38 Utah Fumble recovery returned 57 yards for touchdown by V.J. Fehoko, Coleman Petersen kick good 54 10 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 54 10
Washington at Utah 1 2 3 4 Total • Huskies 7 3 14 7 31 Utes 7 0 0 7 14
Date: October 1Location: Salt Lake City, UTGame start: 5:10 pm Elapsed time: 2:44Game attendance: 45,412Game weather: 81°, Partly Cloudy, winds SW 5 mphReferee: Jay StricherzTV announcers (FSN): Ron Thulin, J. C. Pearson, and Jeremy Bloom Sources:[ 34]
Utah trails series: 0 – 7 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Washington Utah 1 14:51 Washington Ryan Lacey kickoff return 70-yards, fumbled, recovered by Jamaal Kearse and returned 18-yards for TD 7 0 1 6:59 5 68 2:23 Utah Dres Anderson 16-yard touchdown reception from Jordan Wynn, Coleman Petersen kick good 7 7 2 :00 13 68 4:37 Washington 44-yard field goal by Erik Folk 10 7 3 12:13 7 80 2:47 Washington Kasen Williams 8-yard touchdown reception from Keith Price , Erik Folk kick good 17 7 3 5:36 4 52 1:16 Washington Jermaine Kearse 23-yard touchdown reception from Keith Price, Erik Folk kick good 24 7 4 9:17 14 74 7:49 Washington Devin Aguilar 17-yard touchdown reception from Keith Price, Erik Folk kick good 31 7 4 :07 10 72 2:22 Utah Dallin Rogers 4-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 31 14 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 31 14
#22 Arizona State at Utah 1 2 3 4 Total • #22 Sun Devils 7 3 18 7 35 Utes 7 0 7 0 14
Date: October 8Location: Salt Lake City, UTGame start: 1:41 pm Elapsed time: 2:57Game attendance: 45,089Game weather: 49°, Overcast, winds NNE 6 mphReferee: Land ClarkTV announcers (FSN): Craig Bolerjack, Joel Klatt, and Petros Papadakis Sources:[ 35]
Utah trails series: 6 – 17 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Arizona State Utah 1 10:01 5 46 2:24 Utah John White IV 30-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 7 1 4:31 6 46 2:21 Arizona State Jamal Miles 5-yard touchdown reception from Brock Osweiler , Alex Garoutte kick good 7 7 2 1:22 9 48 2:55 Arizona State 27-yard field goal by Alex Garouette 10 7 3 10:32 9 79 4:28 Utah Dallin Rogers 2-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 10 14 3 5:00 15 55 5:32 Arizona State 35-yard field goal by Alex Garouette 13 14 3 2:33 5 44 2:09 Arizona State Mike Willie 14-yard touchdown reception from Brock Osweiler, 2-point pass 2 yds to Aaron Pflugrad good 21 14 3 1:17 3 32 1:03 Arizona State Cameron Marshall 4-yard touchdown run, Alex Garouette kick good 28 14 4 10:39 10 61 3:33 Arizona State Mike Willie 12-yard touchdown reception from Brock Osweiler, Alex Garouette kick good 35 14 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 35 14
Utah at Pittsburgh 1 2 3 4 Total • Utes 3 10 3 10 26 Panthers 14 0 0 0 14
Date: October 15Location: Pittsburgh, PAGame start: 10:01 am Elapsed time: 3:17Game attendance: 43,719Game weather: 54°, Partly Sunny & Windy, winds WSW 18 mphReferee: Michael BatlanTV announcers (ESPNU): Rob Stone and Danny Kanell Sources:[ 36]
Utah leads series: 3 – 0 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Utah Pittsburgh 1 4:52 12 98 2:05 Utah 23-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 3 0 1 4:52 Pittsburgh Buddy Jackson 98-yard kickoff return, Kevin Harper kick good 3 7 1 4:52 Pittsburgh Nick Marsh punt blocked, returned by Antwuan Reed 10 yards for TD, Kevin Harper kick good 3 14 2 3:15 14 71 7:12 Utah 34-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 6 14 2 2:07 1 33 :07 Utah Luke Matthews 33-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 13 14 3 11:24 9 49 3:36 Utah 39-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 16 14 4 7:45 9 39 4:05 Utah 45-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 19 14 4 1:36 Utah Interception returned 21 yards for touchdown by Derrick Shelby, Coleman Petersen kick good 26 14 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 26 14
Utah at California 1 2 3 4 Total Utes 0 0 0 10 10 • Golden Bears 0 20 7 7 34
Date: October 22Location: San Francisco, CAGame start: 5:06 pm Elapsed time: 2:49Game attendance: 35,182Game weather: 78°, Clear, NilReferee: Terry LeydenTV announcers (CSN-BA, KJZZ; ESPN Radio): Roxy Bernstein, Mike Pawlawski, and Chris Townsend (CSN-BA, KJZZ); Bill Rosinski, David Norrie, and Joe Schad (ESPN Radio) Sources:[ 37]
Utah trails series: 3 – 5 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Utah California 2 13:42 12 77 5:24 California Isi Soefele 5-yard touchdown run, Giorgio Tavecchio kick good 0 7 2 9:24 9 9 4:06 California 35-yard field goal by Giorgio Tavecchio 0 10 2 1:12 6 31 1:24 California 37-yard field goal by Giorgio Tavecchio 0 13 2 :27 2 42 :15 California Keenan Allen 30-yard touchdown reception from Zach Maynard , Giorgio Tavecchio kick good 0 20 3 8:02 11 87 4:46 California Zach Maynard 4-yard touchdown run, Giorgio Tavecchio kick good 0 27 4 14:51 California Interception returned 32 yards for touchdown by Josh Hill, Giorgio Tavecchio kick good 0 34 4 11:16 7 43 3:35 Utah 36-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 3 34 4 1:06 6 64 2:40 Utah John White IV 14-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 10 34 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 10 34
Oregon State at Utah 1 2 3 4 Total Beavers 0 0 0 8 8 • Utes 3 21 0 3 27
Date: October 29Location: Salt Lake City, UTGame start: 5:07 pm Elapsed time: 3:00Game attendance: 45,017Game weather: 56°, Mostly Clear, winds NW 8 mphReferee: Jack FolliardTV announcers (KJZZ, Root NW): Steve Brown, Mike Norseth, and David Locke Sources:[ 38]
Utah trails series: 6 – 9 – 1 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Oregon State Utah 1 8:08 8 37 3:04 Utah 48-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 0 3 2 7:04 3 47 1:05 Utah Dres Anderson 35-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 10 2 3:06 2 18 :39 Utah John White IV 6-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 17 2 :18 5 80 1:42 Utah Devonte Christopher 3-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 24 4 14:55 7 60 3:17 Oregon State Markus Wheaton 3-yard touchdown reception from Sean Mannion, 2-point pass failed 6 24 4 11:53 Oregon State Utah Penalty- 1 yard holding for a safety 8 24 4 1:31 7 31 3:01 Utah 20-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 8 27 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 8 27
Utah at Arizona 1 2 3 4 Total • Utes 3 17 7 7 34 Wildcats 0 7 7 7 21
Date: November 5Location: Tucson, AZGame start: 5:05 pm Elapsed time: 3:00Game attendance: 50,839Game weather: 59°, Sunny w/ High Clouds, winds WNW 7mphReferee: Shawn HochuliTV announcers (FSN AZ+, FCS Central, KJZZ): Dave Sitton, John Fina, and Glenn Howell Sources:[ 39]
Utah leads series: 20 – 15 – 2 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Utah Arizona 1 6:01 4 6 1:26 Utah 33-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 3 0 2 14:18 5 90 2:13 Utah DeVonte Christopher 65-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 10 0 2 11:41 4 30 1:45 Utah John White IV 18-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 17 0 2 3:45 7 73 3:20 Arizona David Douglas 23-yard touchdown reception from Nick Foles , John Bonano kick good 17 7 2 0:00 7 41 1:32 Utah 35-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 20 7 3 12:21 7 92 2:39 Utah Reggie Dunn 44-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 27 7 3 5:02 5 71 1:40 Arizona David Douglas 42-yard touchdown reception from Nick Foles, John Bonano kick good 27 14 4 2:50 7 43 4:39 Utah John White IV 11-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 34 14 4 00:23 9 88 2:20 Arizona Daniel Jenkins 29-yard touchdown run, John Bonano kick good 34 21 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 34 21
UCLA at Utah 1 2 3 4 Total Bruins 3 0 0 3 6 • Utes 0 7 14 10 31
Date: November 12Location: Salt Lake City, UTGame start: 4:37 pm Elapsed time: 3:02Game attendance: 45,039Game weather: 32°, Snowing, winds NW 5mph to NE 2 mphReferee: Michael BatlanTV announcers (KJZZ, Prime Ticket, FCS Central): Steve Brown, Mike Norseth, and David Locke Sources:[ 40]
Utah trails series: 2 – 8 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP UCLA Utah 1 3:19 4 4 1:40 UCLA 30-yard field goal by Tyler Gonzales 3 0 2 5:34 7 39 3:34 Utah John White IV 1-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 3 7 3 9:29 10 74 5:25 Utah John White IV 13-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 3 14 3 3:18 3 47 :45 Utah John White IV 22-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 3 21 4 13:12 11 54 5:01 UCLA 35-yard field goal by Tyler Gonzales 6 21 4 9:03 Utah Interception returned 67 yards for touchdown by Conroy Black, Coleman Petersen kick good 6 28 4 4:05 7 25 2:53 Utah 38-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 6 31 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 6 31
Utah at Washington State 1 2 3 4 OT Total • Utes 0 7 3 17 3 30 Cougars 0 7 3 17 0 27
Date: November 19Location: Pullman, WAGame start: 3:07 pm Elapsed time: 3:36Game weather: 27°, Light Snow, winds E 5–10 mphReferee: Jacon WoodTV announcers (KJZZ, FCS Atlantic): Steve Brown, Mike Norseth, and David Locke Sources:[ 41]
Utah leads series: 6 – 5 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Utah Washington State 2 1:47 10 90 4:34 Utah Luke Matthews 49-yard touchdown reception from Sean Sellwood, Coleman Petersen kick good 7 0 2 :33 6 77 1:10 Washington State Marquess Wilson 6-yard touchdown reception from Connor Halliday , Andrew Furney kick good 7 7 3 8:03 7 22 2:38 Washington State 20-yard field goal by Andrew Furney 7 10 3 1:49 11 50 6:09 Utah 33-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 10 10 4 14:50 5 47 1:27 Utah 45-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 13 10 4 7:15 6 37 3:12 Utah John White IV 3-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 20 10 4 6:56 1 47 :12 Washington State Bobby Ratliff 47-yard touchdown reception from Kristoff Williams, Andrew Furney kick good 20 17 4 6:38 1 56 :12 Utah John White IV 56-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 27 17 4 3:14 9 74 3:16 Washington State Jared Karstetter 9-yard touchdown reception from Connor Halliday, Andrew Furney kick good 27 24 4 0:00 6 74 :52 Washington State 17-yard field goal by Andrew Furney 27 27 OT 0:00 4 3 0:00 Utah 38-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 30 27 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 30 27
Colorado at Utah 1 2 3 4 Total • Buffaloes 7 3 7 0 17 Utes 0 0 14 0 14
Date: November 25Location: Salt Lake City, UTGame start: 1:41 pm Elapsed time: 2:55Game attendance: 45,026Game weather: 48°, Mostly Cloudy, winds NW 13 mphReferee: Terry LeydenTV announcers (FSN): Craig Bolerjack, Joel Klatt, and Petros Papadakis Sources:[ 42]
Utah trails series: 24 – 31 – 3 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Colorado Utah 1 9:08 12 80 5:52 Colorado Tyler Hansen 1-yard touchdown run, Will Oliver kick good 7 0 2 7:09 15 69 7:40 Colorado 23-yard field goal by Will Oliver 10 0 3 10:29 11 68 4:27 Utah Tauni Vakapuna 3-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick good 10 7 3 4:47 11 82 5:35 Colorado Evan Harrington 1-yard touchdown reception from Tyler Hansen, Will Oliver kick good 17 7 3 :54 8 58 3:48 Utah Shawn Asiata 6-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 17 14 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 17 14
Georgia Tech–Sun Bowl[ edit ] 2011 Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. Utah 1 2 3 4 OT Total Yellow Jackets 0 7 17 0 3 27 • Utes 7 3 0 14 6 30
Date: December 31Location: El Paso, TXGame start: 12:21 pm Elapsed time: 3:40Game attendance: 48,123Game weather: 57°, Sunny and clear, winds NE 10mphReferee: Wayne WinklerTV announcers (CBS; Sports USA): Verne Lundquist , Gary Danielson , and Tracy Wolfson (CBS); Eli Gold, and Doug Plank (Sports USA)
Utah leads series: 2 – 0 [ 28]
Scoring summary Quarter Time Drive Team Scoring information Score Plays Yards TOP Georgia Tech Utah 1 9:54 7 73 2:48 Utah Shawn Asiata 1-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 0 7 2 11:39 9 80 4:35 Georgia Tech Preston Lyons 36-yard touchdown run, Justin Moore kick good 7 7 2 :14 8 67 2:42 Utah 25-yard field goal by Coleman Petersen 7 10 3 10:27 8 32 4:04 Georgia Tech 32-yard field goal by Justin Moore 10 10 3 4:43 4 87 2:11 Georgia Tech Stephen Hill 31-yard touchdown reception from Tevin Washington, Justin Moore kick good 17 10 3 4:15 Georgia Tech Interception returned 74 yards for touchdown by Quayshawn Nealy, Justin Moore kick good 24 10 4 6:50 10 71 4:16 Utah Kendrick Moeai 3-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 24 17 4 1:32 4 24 :49 Utah DeVonte Christopher 24-yard touchdown reception from Jon Hays, Coleman Petersen kick good 24 24 OT 3 8 Georgia Tech 34-yard field goal by Justin Moore 27 24 OT 6 30 Utah John White IV 8-yard touchdown run, Coleman Petersen kick N/A 27 30 "TOP" = time of possession . For other American football terms, see Glossary of American football . 27 30
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