Britain Covey Becomes Utah Football’s All-Time Leader In Punt Return Yardage
Sep 25, 2021, 3:29 PM
Britain Covey #18 of the Utah Utes shakes a tackle attempt by Junior Walling #13 of the Oregon State Beavers on his way to returning a punt for a touchdown during their game December 5, 2020 at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
(Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Wide receiver and specialist Britain Covey became Utah football’s all-time leader in punt return yardage during the Utes’ game against the Washington State Cougars.
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The Utes hosted the Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, September 25.
Covey became the school’s all-time leader in punt return yardage during a punt return in the fourth quarter against the Cougars.
The return moved Covey past the career mark of LaVon Edwards, who had 892 yards in career punt returns.
🚨NEW SCHOOL RECORD🚨@brit_covey2 is officially the all-time leader in punt return yardage! pic.twitter.com/QdxTHiN9Ts
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) September 25, 2021
Utah’s game against Washington State is broadcast on the Pac-12 Network and 700 AM.
