The game was a defensive struggle early, with Utah leading at halftime after capitalizing on a Washington State special teams mistake and a targeting penalty. Utah (Score) Washington State (Score) Scoreless opening quarter
Entering the game as the in the nation, Utah faced a significant challenge when star quarterback Cameron Rising was ruled out just before kickoff. In his place, walk-on backup Bryson Barnes made his first career start, leading the Utes to a crucial win that kept their Pac-12 Championship hopes alive. Key Performances & Stats
The most notable recent meeting between and Washington State took place on October 27, 2022 , when the Utes secured a gutsy 21-17 road victory at Martin Stadium. Washington St Fri, Oct 28 Game Summary: Grinding Out a Road Win
