After a tremendous first quarter in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl in which Utah led BYU, 35-0, and the score seemed insurmountable, the Utes’ offense sputtered and their defense gave up big plays. The Cougars, burned by five first-quarter turnovers, charged back to make it a one-score game with 3 1/2 minutes remaining, but the first-quarter performance gave the Utes just enough cushion to hold on for a 35-28 win on Saturday.
What the win means for Utah: Utah can head into the offseason with some momentum, considering it’s bringing home another bowl trophy.