Utah exhibited a dominant performance that encompassed all three areas of offense, defense, and special teams, completely controlling the tempo and setting the tone for how the game was played. The ground forces of the Utes were too strong for the Sun Devils could withstand, and Arizona State was unable to create a steady momentum.
First Half Time
First Quarter
Utah opened the game with authority as Devon Dampier converted a fourth-and-2 with a decisive 12-yard quarterback run, giving the Utes an early 7–0 advantage. Arizona State then returned to the offense with a drive of its own that was equally impressive as it succeeded in converting two fourth downs to get deep into Utah territory.