SALT LAKE CITY – In the end, the No.4 Washington Huskies proved to be too much for the No. 17 Utah Utes, as Washington won a close game, 31-24. The loss moves the Utes to 4-2 in Pac-12 play, and with three games to go, the Utes still have a chance to achieve their goal of making it to the Pac-12 title game if they can win out.

Here are my instant observations from Saturday’s tough loss:

Lots of emotion results in big momentum swings early on

Both defenses were solid from the first snap, demonstrating why they’ve been so well-respected this season.