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Utah's Isaac Wilson 20-yard touchdown to Caleb Lohner against Arizona

In a crucial game, No. 10 Utah faced adversity and trailed 16-3 early in the fourth quarter. Without their star quarterback Cam Rising, who is still sidelined with an injury, freshman Isaac Wilson was forced to make his third career start. The young quarterback struggled early as he struggled to find an offensive rhythm against a stout opposing defense, and the Utes' hopes of a comeback seemed bleak as time expired.

However, Utah's defense rose to the occasion and kept their team in the game. The defining moment came when Tao Johnson made a game-winning play, intercepting a pass in the end zone to stop a potentially devastating touchdown. This crucial change gave the Utes much-needed momentum and new hope for a comeback.

After the interception, Wilson and the Utes offense came to life and put together a six-play, 80-yard drive. The offense began to take hold and Wilson delivered a 20-yard touchdown pass to tight end Caleb Lohner, marking Lohner's third career catch – all of which resulted in touchdowns. That play cut the deficit to 16-10 with 11:54 to play and put Utah within striking distance.

Johnson's interception and subsequent touchdown gave the Utes new life and showed their resilience and determination to fight back despite the challenges they faced without their starting quarterback. As the game entered its final stages, Utah's defense and Wilson's growth under pressure proved crucial in keeping their comeback hopes alive.