LIVE UPDATES FROM POINSETTIA BOWL: California Golden Bears vs. Utah Utes

9:54 3rd quarter Utah 24 Cal 14

They often say the numbers tell the story - that is definitely the case tonight.

First Half
First Downs: Utah 14 Cal 6
Total Offense: Utah 257 yards Cal 122 yards
Punts: Utah 0 Cal 2
Time of Possession: Utah 18:45 Cal 11:15

Start of the third quarter and the story is still the same: three-and-out for Cal.

On Utah's next drive, Syd'Quan Thompson looked nothing like the shutdown corner he is supposed to be on a 42-yard flea-flicker touchdown pass, in which Thompson fell down while covering the intended receiver. Fortunately for the Bears, the play was called back due to an illegal formation penalty. Cal's defense held at their own 43, but Aaron Ross made an ill-advised fair catch at the five-yard line on the ensuing punt.

Cal takes the field at the five-yard line. Another three-and-out would give Utah excellent field position. This could be make-or-break time for the Bears.