The Utah Utes started the second half running the ball and driving against the Texas defense. As they neared midfield the Texas defense were able to tighten up and forced a 4th and one. When quarterback Tyler Huntley kept the ball on a zone read, Joseph Ossai stops him in the backfield for a turnover on downs.
Once Texas got the offense back on the field, they got running back Keaontay Ingram involved in the offense. He received two Sam Ehlinger passes for big plays including a 11-yard completion to give Texas the 17-0 lead early in the third quarter.
Following the scoring drive, the Utes were able to get into the Longhorns’ territory following a facemask penalty from Ossai. Zack Moss, the Pac 12 co-offensive player of the year was able to get a big run on 3rd and two to extend their drive getting their deepest penetration into Texas territory on the night. Two big stops from defensive back Caden Sterns forces a Utah field goal to cut the lead to 14 points.
On the second drive of the third quarter, Texas found themselves behind the chains after a holding call on first down against Brennan Eagles. They were able to get a first down on a read option that quarterback Sam Ehlinger took for a big gain into Utah territory. A unnecessary roughness call put the Longhorns inside the red zone as the drive continued. Ehlinger did the rest on a six-yard run that appeared to be a broken play resulting in another Texas touchdown.
Third Quarter Stats
Sam Ehlinger 10/15 149 yards, 10 carries 68 yards Three TDs
Keaontay Ingram 10 carries 49 yards, two receptions 26 yards TD