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Utah Utes, Led by 5th-String QB, Overcome Iowa State 28-24 in Dramatic Finish

Nov 24, 2024, 03:19 AM

In a dramatic college football game, the Utah Utes overcame significant challenges to secure a 28-24 victory over the Iowa State Cyclones. Despite being down to their fifth-string quarterback, Luke Bottari, Utah managed to take the lead late in the fourth quarter. Key plays included a blocked punt for a touchdown and a successful two-point conversion, which narrowed the gap to three points early in the fourth quarter. Micah Bernard's one-yard touchdown run with 5:51 remaining sealed the win for Utah. Iowa State's defensive back Malik Verdon was injured during the game but later returned to the field. The Cyclones, ranked No. 22, saw their Big 12 title hopes diminish with this loss.