Pullman, Wash. • Utah defensive back Julian Blackmon viewed the opportunity to face Washington State’s scheme as “every DB’s dream,” with 50-plus passes in the air Saturday.
Utah’s defense adjusted successfully to Washington State’s scheme in the middle of the game and practically dominated the Cougars in the second half, only to give up an 89-yard touchdown pass in the last five minutes of WSU’s 28-24 victory at Martin Stadium.
Blackmon willingly fielded questions in the postgame news conference, although there was not much to say. He acknowledged being assigned to man-to-man coverage of receiver Easop Winston, who caught the ball behind Blackmon along the right sideline at midfield and eluded safety Corrion Ballard on his way to the end zone.