Air Force report card
The Utes clawed their way to victory over the pesky Falcons. But how does the game grade?
| Final - 10.24.2009 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Falcons | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Utah Utes | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
The Utes clawed their way to victory over the pesky Falcons. But how does the game grade?
Final - 10.24.2009 1 2 3 4 OT Total Air Force Falcons 10 0 3 3 0 16 Utah Utes 6 0 10 0 7 23 Complete Coverage > We all knew it would be a tough one for the Utes; it was, as #18 Utah...
Utes down Air Force in overtime. With the win, they move their record to 6-1 on the season.
Utah had a history of blowing games against lesser opponents under Whittingham prior to 2008. But it ain't 2008 and can the Utes push beyond their dreaded past this week against Air Force?
#18 Utah Looks To Become Bowl Eligible With A Win Over Air Force. The Utes must play assignment sound football to beat the pesky Falcons.
Utah has had a history of struggling against Air Force. This week's game might be the most important in recent memory - as it marks the first real test the Utes have faced since their Oregon defeat.
Utes face Air Force in an important conference tilt. That and links.
Historically, the Utes and Falcons have battled to close contests. Though Utah owns a 5-1 record over the last six meetings, you get the sense Saturday will play out exactly as it has the last six years.
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force | 10 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
| Utah | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 23 |
| Scoring Drives |
|---|
| Quarter 1 |
| 12:22 left: Utah Touchdown - 44-yard run by Eddie Wide. (kick failed). |
| 6:40 left: Air Force Field Goal - 27-yarder by Erik Soderberg. |
| 0:35 left: Air Force Touchdown - 1-yard run by Jared Tew. (Erik Soderberg kick). |
| 0:35 left: |
| Quarter 3 |
| 9:39 left: Utah Touchdown - 90-yard pass from Terrance Cain to David Reed. (Joe Phillips kick). |
| 9:39 left: |
| 7:15 left: Utah Field Goal - 31-yarder by Joe Phillips. |
| 0:14 left: Air Force Field Goal - 22-yarder by Erik Soderberg. |
| Quarter 4 |
| 6:29 left: Air Force Field Goal - 48-yarder by Erik Soderberg. |
| Quarter OT |
| 0:00 left: Utah Touchdown - 1-yard run by Eddie Wide. (Joe Phillips kick). |
| 0:00 left: |
| Team statistics | Air Force | Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 38:57 | 21:03 |
| First Downs | 20 | 8 |
| Passing Yards Completions-Attempts Interceptions | 7-10 0 | 11-21 0 |
| Rushing Yards Attempts | 254 75 | 100 30 |
| Punt Return Yards | 35 | 11 |
| Turnovers Fumbles-Lost Interceptions | 1 2-1 0 | 2 6-2 0 |
| Penalties-Yards | 3-15 | 5-35 |
| Punts-Average | 7-41.7 | 8-48.1 |