SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Utah Utes running back Tavion Thomas ran into the end zone from seven-yards out to give them a spark to start the third quarter.

After trailing 21-7 at halftime, Utah got the ball to start the second half. The 9-play, 75-yard drive ended with a touchdown run by Tavion Thomas.

He got the bulk of the carries on that possession and was getting the Utes down the field. Cam Rising also completed some nice passes in the process.

Thomas had five carries for 26 yards and a touchdown on that drive. At that point in the game, the JUCO transfer had nine carries for 45 yards.

Trevor Allen is a Utah Utes Insider for KSLSports.com, Co-Host of Faith, Family and Football podcast with Clark Phillips III and host of the Crimson Corner podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @TrevorASports.