Hall passes for 3 TDs, BYU tops No. 21 Utah 26-17 – Cache Valley Daily
PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU has worked to build itself into a team with a tough defense and efficient offense, following a blueprint laid down by archrival Utah. The Cougars finally found a way to beat the Utes — using that same blueprint. Jaren Hall threw three touchdown passes and totaled 241 yards of offense, helping BYU topple No. 21 Utah 23-17 on Saturday night. Tyler Allgeier added 97 yards on 27 carries as the Cougars snapped a nine-game losing streak against the Utes. It was BYU’s first victory over their rivals since 2009 and the team’s largest margin of victory in the series since 1996. BYU ran for 219 yards, becoming the first team to gain at least 200 rushing yards against Utah since Texas also rushed for 231 yards in the 2019 Alamo Bowl. “I would have bet my house going in that we would not lose the line of scrimmage,” Utes coach Kyle Whittingham said “I never have seen that coming where we didn’t control the line of scrimmage. That’s our M.O., that’s what we do best. But we surrendered nearly 250 yards rushing, couldn’t get a sack.” Micah Bernard ran for 146 yards and a touchdown