Pledger helps Utah rally past Washington State 24-13
— TJ Pledger rushed for 117 yards and the go-ahead touchdown as Utah came from behind to beat Washington State 24-13 on Saturday afternoon in the Utes’ Pac-12 opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Washington State Cougars
13
Utah Utes
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSU | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| UTAH | 0 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 24 |
Rice-Eccles Stadium · 51,483 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ San Diego State Aztecs | L 20-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Boise State Broncos | L 10-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Oregon State Beavers | L 30-48 | NCAAF |
| 10/9/26 | @ Utah State Aggies | L 16-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Fresno State Bulldogs | L 6-26 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:19 13-24
Clark Phillips III 54 Yd Interception Return (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Touchdown 4:43 13-17
TJ Pledger 20 Yd Run (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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Field Goal 9:15 13-10
Jadon Redding 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:40 13-7
De'Zhaun Stribling 26 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 6-7
Dean Janikowski 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:14 3-7
Ja'Quinden Jackson 2 Yd Run (Jadon Redding Kick)
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Field Goal 10:34 3-0
Dean Janikowski 39 Yd Field Goal
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UTAH
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:50 · End of Game
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WSU 0:50
6 plays, -3 yards, 1:29 · Downs
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WSU 2:19
5 plays, -25 yards, 2:24 · Downs Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:19 13-24
Clark Phillips III 54 Yd Interception Return (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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UTAH 4:43
8 plays, 72 yards, 3:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:43 13-17
TJ Pledger 20 Yd Run (Jordan Noyes Kick)
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WSU 8:42
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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UTAH 10:18
6 plays, 83 yards, 2:27 · Fumble
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WSU 12:45
6 plays, 23 yards, 3:15 · Punt
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UTAH 1:00
8 plays, 41 yards, 2:39 · Missed FG
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WSU 3:39
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:06 · Punt
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UTAH 5:45
2 plays, 11 yards, 0:43 · Fumble
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WSU 6:28
5 plays, 2 yards, 2:47 · Interception
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UTAH 9:15
12 plays, 64 yards, 4:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:15 13-10
Jadon Redding 28 Yd Field Goal
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WSU 13:40
2 plays, 21 yards, 1:15 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:40 13-7
De'Zhaun Stribling 26 Yd pass from Jarrett Guarantano (Dean Janikowski Kick)
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UTAH 14:55
1 play, -4 yards, 0:05 · Fumble
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WSU
13 plays, 71 yards, 4:14 · Field Goal
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UTAH 4:14
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:18 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 6-7
Dean Janikowski 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:14 3-7
Ja'Quinden Jackson 2 Yd Run (Jadon Redding Kick)
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WSU 6:32
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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UTAH 8:54
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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WSU 10:34
11 plays, 58 yards, 5:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:34 3-0
Dean Janikowski 39 Yd Field Goal
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UTAH 1:29
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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WSU 2:48
10 plays, 64 yards, 5:55 · Interception
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UTAH 8:43
6 plays, 15 yards, 2:42 · Punt
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WSU 11:25
8 plays, 41 yards, 3:35 · Downs
Showing the last 30 of 30 events.
Team Stats
WSU
UTAH
22
1st Downs
20
4-15
3rd down efficiency
3-8
2-5
4th down efficiency
0-0
318
Total Yards
350
248
Passing
137
25/38
Comp/Att
13/23
6.5
Yards per pass
6.0
70
Rushing
213
37
Rushing Attempts
33
1.9
Yards per rush
6.5
7-55
Penalties
4-40
3
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
3
3
Interceptions thrown
0
36:53
Possession
23:07
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