Idaho State rallies past Utah Tech with 2 late defensive TDs, 34-27
— Idaho State turned defense into offense twice in the final eight minutes to erase a seven-point deficit and rally past Utah Tech 34-27 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Idaho State Bengals
34
Utah Tech Trailblazers
27
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDST | 0 | 13 | 7 | 14 | 34 |
| UTU | 14 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
Greater Zion Stadium · 2,991 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/26 | vs Portland State Vikings | W 38-8 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Weber State Wildcats | L 20-27 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Cal Poly Mustangs | L 24-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | L 31-38 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | @ Southern Utah Thunderbirds | W 28-24 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:55 34-27
Trehsyn Fesili 43 Yd Interception Return (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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Touchdown 7:54 27-27
Zion To'oto'o 32 Yd Fumble Return (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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Field Goal 10:43 20-27
Max Shepherd 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:33 20-24
Darnell O'Quinn 9 Yd pass from Bronson Barben (Max Shepherd Kick)
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Touchdown 10:06 20-17
Tommy Poe 26 Yd pass from Jordan Cooke (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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Field Goal 0:06 13-17
Mason Lindberg 27 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:28 10-17
Max Shepherd 35 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:51 10-14
Mason Lindberg 47 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 9:24 7-14
Tommy Poe 4 Yd pass from Jordan Cooke (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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Touchdown 3:04 0-14
Bronson Barben 6 Yd Run (Max Shepherd Kick)
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Touchdown 14:44 0-7
Mike Williams 79 Yd pass from Bronson Barben (Max Shepherd Kick)
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UTU 0:09
7 plays, 7 yards, 0:55 · End of Game
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UTU 0:55
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:55 34-27
Trehsyn Fesili 43 Yd Interception Return (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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IDST 1:07
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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UTU 2:12
13 plays, 52 yards, 5:42 · Missed FG
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UTU 7:54
1 play, -7 yards, 0:10 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:54 27-27
Zion To'oto'o 32 Yd Fumble Return (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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IDST 8:04
7 plays, 36 yards, 2:39 · Downs
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UTU 10:43
10 plays, 27 yards, 5:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:43 20-27
Max Shepherd 31 Yd Field Goal
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IDST 0:48
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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UTU 1:33
15 plays, 75 yards, 8:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:33 20-24
Darnell O'Quinn 9 Yd pass from Bronson Barben (Max Shepherd Kick)
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IDST 10:06
11 plays, 80 yards, 4:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:06 20-17
Tommy Poe 26 Yd pass from Jordan Cooke (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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IDST 0:06
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · End Of Half
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IDST 0:06
12 plays, 66 yards, 2:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:06 13-17
Mason Lindberg 27 Yd Field Goal
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UTU 2:28
9 plays, 58 yards, 5:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:28 10-17
Max Shepherd 35 Yd Field Goal
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IDST 7:51
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:51 10-14
Mason Lindberg 47 Yd Field Goal
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UTU 8:11
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:13 · Interception
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IDST 9:24
8 plays, 35 yards, 2:59 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:24 7-14
Tommy Poe 4 Yd pass from Jordan Cooke (Mason Lindberg Kick)
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UTU 12:23
7 plays, 24 yards, 3:12 · Fumble
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IDST 0:35
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:29 · Punt
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UTU 3:04
13 plays, 92 yards, 7:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:04 0-14
Bronson Barben 6 Yd Run (Max Shepherd Kick)
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IDST 10:06
10 plays, 31 yards, 4:38 · Punt
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UTU 14:44
1 play, 79 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:44 0-7
Mike Williams 79 Yd pass from Bronson Barben (Max Shepherd Kick)
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
IDST
UTU
17
1st Downs
25
5-13
3rd down efficiency
6-13
1-2
4th down efficiency
3-3
255
Total Yards
424
178
Passing
260
21/38
Comp/Att
23/34
4.7
Yards per pass
7.6
77
Rushing
164
22
Rushing Attempts
44
3.5
Yards per rush
3.7
5-60
Penalties
9-90
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
2
22:11
Possession
37:49
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