Eugene, Ore. • The best play of Utah’s worst month in Pac-12 history came when offensive tackle Darrin Paulo caught a tipped pass in the end zone while lying on his back.
Not even an accidental touchdown could salvage the Utes’ October, ending with Saturday’s 41-20 loss to Oregon in the wonderfully frenzied atmosphere of Autzen Stadium. A team that came into the month with a No. 20 ranking lost all four games, evoking variations of the word “embarrassing” from players in the postgame interview tent and leaving Utah coach Kyle Whittingham merely targeting bowl eligibility.