UTAH UTES
Utah RB Tavion Thomas Breaks Free For Big Touchdown Run Against USC
Oct 9, 2021, 8:09 PM | Updated: 8:41 pm

Tavion Thomas #9 of the Utah Utes celebrates as he scores on a second half touchdown run during a college football game October 9, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
(Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Utah running back Tavion Thomas broke loose out of the backfield for a big touchdown run against the USC Trojans.
The Trojans hosted the Utes at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday, October 9.
With 12:41 left in the third quarter, Thomas took a handoff from quarterback Cam Rising before sprinting through a big hole created by Utah’s offensive line.
The running back sprinted 43 yards downfield and into the end zone for six points.
Tavion Thomas said SEE YA ⚡️@Utah_Football starts the second half with a bang 💥 pic.twitter.com/AD2RJU9ZdK
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 10, 2021
Thomas’ run gave the Utes a 28-10.
It was the running back’s third rushing touchdown this season.
After the play, Thomas had four carries for 51 yards and a touchdown.
TOUCHDOWN UTAH
Tavion Thomas runs it in from 43-yards out.@Utah_Football 28@USC_FB 10
12:41 | Q3#GoUtes #UTAHvsUSC pic.twitter.com/9XDbNZ4ysK
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) October 10, 2021
The touchdown capped a five-play, 75-yard drive by the Utes that lasted 2:19.
Utah’s game against USC is broadcast on FOX and 700 AM.