Cal’s missed opportunities seal 31-14 loss to No. 16 Utah

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Cal’s missed opportunities seal 31-14 loss to No. 16 Utah
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Cal was tied 7-7 but in a span of barely 6 minutes stretching into third quarter, Utah scored 17 unanswered points to grab a 24-7 lead.

SALT LAKE CITY, UT – OCTOBER 14: Bryson Barnes #16 of the Utah Utes fends off a tackle attempt by Craig Woodson #2 of the California Golden Bears during the second half of their game at Rice-Eccles Stadium October 14, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. SALT LAKE CITY — Cal gave itself a couple chances against No. 16 Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium but could not get over the hump in a 34-14 defeat on Saturday afternoon.

But in a span of barely 6 minutes stretching into third quarter, Utah scored 17 unanswered points to seemingly take control at 24-7. The Utes used their run game to control the ball and the clock. Vaki rushed for 158 yards and two TDs and Ja’Quinden Jackson added 94 yards and a TD. The Bears get a week off to regroup after their second straight loss in a stretch of five games against Top-25 opponents. Next up, on Oct. 27: A visit by USC to Memorial Stadium.

Utah scored on a 1-yard run by Vaki with 26 seconds left in the second quarter to take a 14-7 lead into intermission. They got the ball first to open the third period and marched 70 yards for a field goal stretched the lead to 17-7.

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