End of 3rd quarter Utah 27 Cal 21
Cal failed to convert a huge third-and-2 on its own 13. Riley had fullback Brian Holley wide open on the play for a sure first down, but wildly overthrew him. Punter Bryan Anger did what he does best, kicking the snot out of the ball, and Utah was unable to get a good return thanks to solid special teams tackling by Cal.
The Utah drive began with excellent field position, and the Utes had gotten down to the 25-yard line when they faced fourth-and-1. Trying to deliver a knockout blow, Wittingham went for it, but Cal's defense did not yield the precious yard.
Back on the offensive, Riley nearly threw a pick on the very next play. Second down resulted in an embarrassing drop for tight end Anthony Miller, and on third down Riley fumbled the ball away on a sack. Utah recovered the ball at the 14.
Cal's defense minimized the damage by only allowing a field goal. Whatever Cal's coaching staff told the defense at halftime, it's working. The offense? Not so much.
But on Cal's next drive, the Bears finally get a first down (their first since the opening quarter) on a long run by Shane Vereen, and apparently it's contagious - Riley completes a long pass to Miller on the next play for another first down. Riley finds his touch on this drive, and leads the Bears to the one-yard line. Vereen takes care of the rest, rushing for an easy touchdown. The Bear fans, which greatly outnumber the Utah fans at Qualcomm Stadium, come to life with the score. We've got a ball game again.
Bear defense, you're up. Utah has the ball at their own 45 as the quarter winds to a close.
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