Upcoming Event: Football at Wyoming on September 13, 2025 at 6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Football
at Wyoming
Utah vs. Air Force Postgame Notes
10/30/2010 12:00 AM | Football
Oct. 30, 2010
Recap | Final Stats | Quotes | Photo Gallery 
Utah extends its record to 8-0 with the victory (5-0 MWC). Utah is off to its third 8-0 start in the last seven years (the Utes finished 12-0 in 2004 and 13-0 in 2008).
Utah scored just seven points in the second quarter, the lowest points it has scored in that quarter this season. Utah is outscoring opponents 141-16 in the second quarter this season.
Utah's 28-23 win over Air Force was its closest margin of victory since defeating Pittsburgh in overtime (27-24) to open the season on Sept. 2.
Utah forced a season-high five turnovers (three fumbles, two interceptions). The three fumbles came in the first half with the two interceptions in the second half.
Fumble recoveries were made by Brian Blechen, Christian Cox and Greg Bird.
Matt Asiata (26 carries) and Eddie Wide (23 carries) each had season highs for carries.
Matt Asiata scored his sixth touchdown of the year on a one-yard run in the second quarter. He had 95 yards rushing.
Eddie Wide scored twice on a pair of one-yard runs. He has 11 touchdowns this year (9 rushing, 2 receiving). Wide finished with a season-high 82 yards rushing.
Luke Matthews scored his second touchdown of the season on a 36-yard catch in the third quarter. He also led Utah in receiving yards.
Jereme Brooks had a team-high six catches (33 yards).
Eight Utes caught passes.
Brian Blechen led Utah with a career-high nine tackles. He made his second career interception in the third quarter.
Justin Taplin-Ross had his second interception of the season in the third quarter.
Joe Phillips missed a 42-yard field goal in the fourth quarter, snapping a school-record streak of 18 makes. He is 9-for-10 this season.
Joe Phillips gained seven yards rushing on a fake field goal play.
Punter Sean Sellwood pinned Air Force at the 1-yard line with 28 seconds left. He had five punts for 167 yards (33.4 average).
Utah went 3-for-3 in the red zone to go 46-to-48 in the red zone with Jordan Wynn on the field.
Players Mentioned
RB
/ Football
DB
/ Football
WR
/ Football
DE
/ Football
WR
/ Football
K
/ Football
P
/ Football
DB
/ Football
RB
/ Football
QB
/ FootballCrimson Corner with Bill Riley - Keith Kelley, voice of the Wyoming Cowboys
Tuesday, September 09
Ute greats Ron McBride and Roy Jefferson Ring of Honor Induction
Monday, September 08
Utah: 63, Cal Poly: 9 | POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
Saturday, September 06
Crimson Corner with Bill Riley - Ron McBride
Wednesday, September 03