Utes’ Covey Sprints For 64-Yard Touchdown On Punt Return Against Oregon State
Dec 5, 2020, 11:11 PM | Updated: 11:17 pm
Britain Covey #18 of the Utah Utes returns a punt as he is chased by Iman Marshall #8 of the USC Trojans during the first quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on October 24, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah wide receiver Britan Covey sprinted down the sideline for a 64-yard touchdown on a punt return against the Oregon State Beavers.
The Utes hosted the Beavers at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, December 5.
With 14:37 left in the game, Oregon State’s Luke Loecher punted the ball 43 yards into Covey’s arms.
The junior receiver shifted to the far sideline and sprinted 64 yards into the end zone for his second touchdown of the game.
🎮🎮🎮 @brit_covey2 with the punt return TD! pic.twitter.com/tJtQPJsChg
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 6, 2020
The touchdown extended Utah’s lead over Oregon State to 30-10.
It was the second punt returned for a touchdown of Covey’s career.
Covey returned a punt for a score during his freshman season in 2015.
PUNT RETURN TD!!
Britain Covey takes it 64-yards to the 🏠@Utah_Football 30@BeaverFootball 10
14:37 | Q4#GoUtes #OSUvsUTAH
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) December 6, 2020
During the third quarter vs. Oregon State, the receiver scored his first touchdown since 2018.
Prior to that, Covey’s last touchdown reception was on October 20, 2018, in a 41-28 win over the USC Trojans.
BRIT IS BACK! Punt return TD! @brit_covey2
Utah 30 | OSU 10 pic.twitter.com/H65lThT49L
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) December 6, 2020
The catch gave him four receptions for 54 yards and a touchdown against the Beavers.
He also had two carries for seven yards.
Punt return TD by Britain Covey! Impressive!#GoUtes #OSUvsUTAH @kslsports
— Trevor Allen (@TrevorASports) December 6, 2020
Utah’s game against Oregon State is broadcast on ESPN and 700 AM.
