Thomas helps No. 13 Utah rout Stanford 42-7
— A few weeks ago, Tavion Thomas was on the brink of losing his place on Utah’s football team.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Stanford Cardinal
7
Utah Utes
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| UTAH | 0 | 14 | 21 | 7 | 42 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ Louisville Cardinals | L 24-52 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | vs NC State Wolfpack | W 31-28 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Elon Phoenix | W 34-7 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 7-58 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L 3-57 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:32 7-42
Tavion Thomas 36 Yd Run (Jadon Redding Kick)
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Touchdown 1:37 7-35
Logan Kendall 16 Yd pass from Nate Johnson (Jadon Redding Kick)
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Touchdown 5:14 7-28
Micah Bernard 19 Yd pass from Cameron Rising (Jadon Redding Kick)
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Touchdown 8:49 7-21
Thomas Yassmin 14 Yd pass from Cameron Rising (Jadon Redding Kick)
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Touchdown 6:44 7-14
Tavion Thomas 4 Yd Run (Jadon Redding Kick)
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Touchdown 12:49 7-7
Devaughn Vele 9 Yd pass from Cameron Rising (Jadon Redding Kick)
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Touchdown 3:40 7-0
Tanner McKee 1 Yd Run (Joshua Karty Kick)
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UTAH
2 plays, -1 yard, 1:08 · End of Game
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STAN 1:08
14 plays, 43 yards, 7:17 · Downs
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UTAH 8:32
7 plays, 88 yards, 4:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:32 7-42
Tavion Thomas 36 Yd Run (Jadon Redding Kick)
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STAN 13:25
7 plays, 35 yards, 3:12 · Punt
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UTAH 1:37
4 plays, 72 yards, 2:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:37 7-35
Logan Kendall 16 Yd pass from Nate Johnson (Jadon Redding Kick)
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STAN 3:39
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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UTAH 5:14
6 plays, 56 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:14 7-28
Micah Bernard 19 Yd pass from Cameron Rising (Jadon Redding Kick)
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STAN 7:53
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:49 · Punt
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UTAH 8:49
8 plays, 85 yards, 3:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:49 7-21
Thomas Yassmin 14 Yd pass from Cameron Rising (Jadon Redding Kick)
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STAN 12:40
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:20 · Punt
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STAN
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:36 · End of Half
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UTAH 0:36
9 plays, 62 yards, 3:39 · Interception
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STAN 4:15
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:22 · Punt
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UTAH 6:44
9 plays, 69 yards, 4:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:44 7-14
Tavion Thomas 4 Yd Run (Jadon Redding Kick)
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STAN 11:07
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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UTAH 12:49
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:51 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:49 7-7
Devaughn Vele 9 Yd pass from Cameron Rising (Jadon Redding Kick)
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STAN 3:40
7 plays, 67 yards, 3:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:40 7-0
Tanner McKee 1 Yd Run (Joshua Karty Kick)
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UTAH 6:45
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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STAN 8:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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UTAH 10:26
10 plays, 35 yards, 4:34 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
STAN
UTAH
9
1st Downs
29
3-14
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
4-4
177
Total Yards
514
155
Passing
235
12/25
Comp/Att
21/34
6.2
Yards per pass
6.9
22
Rushing
279
26
Rushing Attempts
36
0.8
Yards per rush
7.8
5-45
Penalties
4-50
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
25:29
Possession
34:31
Highlights
00:22
Tanner McKee's QB sneak gives Stanford early lead over Utah
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00:25
Devaughn Vele reels in the pass for Utah's opening TD
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00:31
Devaughn Vele makes impressive 28-yard reception
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00:41
Jonathan McGill makes impressive tipped-ball INT for Stanford
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