Utah Utes Suffer Fifth Consecutive Bowl Game Loss

Offensive Struggles and Key Player Injuries Lead to 14-7 Defeat Against Northwestern Wildcats

Utah Utes lost to Northwestern Wildcats 14-7 in the Las Vegas Bowl, marking their fifth consecutive bowl game loss.
Utah's offense struggled throughout the game, gaining only 34 yards in the first quarter, 25 in the second, and 48 in the third.
Utah's quarterback, Bryson Barnes, threw two interceptions and the team's star running back, Ja'Quinden Jackson, left the game with an injury.
Despite the loss, Micah Bernard, who returned to the field after three months due to an off-the-field injury, scored Utah's only touchdown.
Utah's defense limited the Wildcats to just 291 total yards and 14 points, but failed to cover Northwestern's Cam Johnson on his 12-yard touchdown reception.