Records and streaks were broken Saturday night as No. 13 Utah took down No. 17 Arizona State, 21-3, at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Zack Moss scored two touchdowns and broke Utah’s career rushing record in the process on a cold and rainy day in Salt Lake City. The win was an important one for the Utes who took another step forward to repeating as Pac-12 South Champs and avenge last year’s Pac-12 Championship loss.
The victory ended the Sun Devils’ three-game winning streak in the series. Utah’s defense also got in on the action as the defense dominated the entire night and ended Arizona State’s streak of 125 games of scoring more than 10 points. The last time the Sun Devils failed to reach 10 points, was a 28-0 loss to USC in 2008.
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Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin ran for 104 yards and was the only bright spot for the Sun Devils as the offense managed just 136 yards of total offense. Freshman Jayden Daniels — who picked Arizona State over Utah last year — had one of the worst outings for a quarterback this season as the freshman finished the game completing 4 of 18 passes for 25 yards and an interception. He was also sacked three times.
On the other side, Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley — who left the game with an injury — had another efficient game as the senior threw for 171 yards and ran for 32 yards on the ground. Huntely did throw his first interception of the season, but overall, the senior helped the Utes lead from start to finish.
Salute the new rushing leader!
Zack Moss has broken Eddie Johnson’s 31-year-old @Utah_Football record for career rushing yards.
Johnson had 3,219 yds. on 564 attempts (1984-88) in 48 games. @PresMoss2, playing in his 38th career game, now has 3,245 yards on 566 carries. https://t.co/n9HmXk1cas
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 20, 2019
Breaking Records
Despite nearly getting knocked out of the game on a dirty hit, Moss returned minutes later to score Utah’s second touchdown of the game and give the Utes a 14-0 lead right before the half.
Arizona State’s defense focused on Moss, yet the senior still managed to run for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Moss’ 32-yard touchdown run to put the game away in the fourth quarter and helped him pass Eddie Johnson (3,219 yards) and become the school’s all-time leading rusher with 3,264 yards.
Here’s how fans, players and coaches reacted after the game:
Thank you Rice-Eccles Stadium! Your loyalty and devotion to @Utah_Football doesn’t go unnoticed! See ya next week ? #GoUtes
— Solomon. (@SolomonEnis) October 20, 2019
And according to @TheHumanDetour he was knocked down 53 times in 52 plays. He was abused all night long. He’s trip back to Utah wasn’t very welcoming. I liked it.
— Wrigleyville Ute (@jhallito) October 20, 2019
Sun Devils like heat, right?#goutes #ASUvsUTAH pic.twitter.com/bA3gqgBtaf
— Utah Athletics (@utahathletics) October 19, 2019
The @Utah_Football team reminded the nation that they have an elite Defense & are playing as well as anyone on that side of the ball in the nation over the last few weeks. Had a blast with @tedjrobinson @LewisJohnsonMG @mmolinari620 & our entire @Pac12Network crew! #ASUvsUTAH
— Yogi Roth (@YogiRoth) October 20, 2019
Congratulations to @PresMoss2 !
Kid is humble, never seeks out attention, and goes to work. Enjoy the record big fella, you deserve it!— Jim Harding (@coachjharding) October 20, 2019
— Mark Harlan (@MarkHarlan_AD) October 20, 2019
Congrats to @PresMoss2 on becoming the all time leading rusher at UTAH. Some amazing RBs that have played for the U. Big win at home tonight @Utah_Football . Keep it going.
— Eric Weddle (@weddlesbeard) October 20, 2019
RECORD pic.twitter.com/kYEn2ClQpt
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) October 20, 2019
Tonight @PresMoss2 became @Utah_Football's all-time leading rusher with 3,264 career rush yards, earning the @OpusBank #12Best moment.
We spoke with Moss' mother, Cassandra, and Eddie Johnson, who previously held the rushing record. pic.twitter.com/Gt2TC1ZXgd
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) October 20, 2019
This is the first time ASU has lost a Pac-12 game by more than seven points under Herm Edwards.
— ? ᴍɪᴄʜᴀᴇʟ ᴍʏᴇʀꜱ ꜱᴛᴀɴ ᴀᴄᴄᴏᴜɴᴛ ? (@TheJazzyUte) October 20, 2019
Last three games:
Utah 111, opponents 23
— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) October 20, 2019
Utah home vs Cal next week. Are negative points possible?
— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) October 20, 2019
#ForksDown, #GoUtes ??? https://t.co/ELnJobtV78
— Kenneth Goobie Scott (@Kscott_2) October 20, 2019
What a great team performance! #GoUtes #Utes #Pac12FB
Stick a FORK in them, they're done!! #ForksDown https://t.co/4H8UDtbRXz
— GoUtahUtes (@UtahUteFans) October 20, 2019
Shoutout to @notthefakeSVP for picking @Utah_Football this week and reppin’ the U! #beatASU! #ASUvsUTAH pic.twitter.com/MPO0ZGBAl7
— University of Utah (@UUtah) October 19, 2019
Ice up son @77
— Bradlee Anae (@BradleeAnae) October 20, 2019
Still thinking about the Utes victory.
Jaylon Johnson has made some serious money over the last two weeks and may be the first CB taken in next years NFL Draft.
Tonight he kept a top 3 conference receiver to 1 catch and 7 yards. ?
Mad props @NBAxJay1 ??
— Tom Hackett (@TomCantHackett) October 20, 2019
Utah holds Arizona State to 3 points in a 21-3 win.
Arizona State's streak of 125 consecutive games with 10 points scored comes to an end. That was tied with 2008-18 Louisiana Tech for the longest by an FBS team in the AP Poll era (since 1936). pic.twitter.com/g0njU2ebzg
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 20, 2019
ESPN College Gameday likes Utah over Arizona State. #GoUtes #Pac12FB #Utes pic.twitter.com/82JIr6A9uW
— GoUtahUtes (@UtahUteFans) October 19, 2019
