Former Ute Cole Bishop Picks Off Tua Tagovailoa On Third Play Of Game
Nov 9, 2025, 11:30 AM | Updated: Nov 10, 2025, 8:30 am
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 02: Cole Bishop #24 of the Buffalo Bills celebrates after breaking up a pass during the second quarter in the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Highmark Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
(Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Former Utah safety Cole Bishop gave the Bills some early momentum in week 10, intercepting Tua Tagovailoa on the third play of the game.
The play gave Bishop his second-career interception. The first came earlier this season in week four.
Former Ute Cole Bishop snags his second career INT! 🧤#LocalsInTheNFL #BillsMafia #GoUtes @kslsports
— Chandler Holt (@CHoltSports) November 9, 2025
Bishop has been quietly putting together a much-improved sophomore campaign.
In just eight games, he’s already surpassed his 2024 tackle total and added two sacks, four pass breakups, and two interceptions. In 2024, he didn’t have a single sack or any picks.
Bishop leads Buffalo’s defense in both interceptions and tackles.
About Cole Bishop
Before his time at the University of Utah, Bishop was a standout player at Starr’s Mill High School. The Peachtree City, Georgia native began his career with the Utes in 2021.
In his first two years at Utah, the defensive back helped the Utes win consecutive Pac-12 Conference titles and make back-to-back appearances in the Rose Bowl Game.
Bishop played three seasons at Utah. As a senior in 2023, the safety had 60 total tackles, 35 solo tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, two interceptions, five pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 11 games played.
Feeling more comfortable every week.@Cole_Bishop_8 breaks down his rookie season: https://t.co/I9Es2bmaxC@TimHortonsUS | #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/u92cOs6PlN
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 19, 2024
In 35 games with the Utes, Bishop totaled 197 total tackles, 117 solo tackles, 21.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, three interceptions, 14 pass breakups, one forced fumble, four fumble recoveries, and one blocked kick.
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