Utah game at a glance

Player of the game

Brett Ratliff

The senior QB completes 20-of-32 passes for 296 yards and a pair of touchdowns in leading the U. to victory.

Play of the game

Utah caps its opening drive with a 40-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Brett Ratliff to wide receiver Brent Casteel. After making the catch and moving down the left sideline, Casteel dives into the end zone to put the Utes on the board first.

Key call

Facing fourth-and-three on their own 27, the Utes opt for a fake punt. Punter Louie Sakoda responds by running 14 yards for a first down. The decision pays off as the drive eventually ends with a 6-yard touchdown run by the versatile Eric Weddle.

Quotable

"Now it's time to shoot for win No. 7. It feels good to be bowl-eligible with the win today."

Eric Weddle

Utah cornerback

Up next

AT AIR FORCE

When: Saturday, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Colorado Springs

TV: The mtn. Radio: 700AM

Update: Air Force (4-5, 3-2) lost big at home to No. 9 Notre Dame, 39-17.