Utah Tech achieved its first-ever Big Sky Conference victory on Saturday, Oct. 24, with a 43-26 road win at Cal Poly. The victory, reported in a statement on Oct. 24, snapped a 10-game losing streak for the Trailblazers.
The Trailblazers' offense recorded 387 total yards, led by quarterback Deacon Hill, who threw for 213 yards on 20-for-36 passing and rushed for a season-high 57 yards on 14 carries. Hill accounted for three touchdowns, including a 4-yard rushing score and a 4-yard touchdown pass to Ace Chatman. Junior Curtis contributed a career-high 59 rushing yards on nine carries, while Darnell O'Quinn recorded five catches for 68 yards.
The Utah Tech defense forced six turnovers, including four interceptions, to secure the win. Brevin Czosnyka recorded six total tackles, a sack, and an interception. Freshman linebacker Luke Hansen contributed six tackles, including two tackles for loss and his first collegiate sack, along with an interception. The unit also recorded a season-high 10 total tackles for loss and four sacks.
The win marked Head Coach Lance Anderson's first road victory at Utah Tech. This victory also ended a 21-game road losing skid for the program. Prior to this win, the Trailblazers' last road victory occurred on Sept. 16, 2023, at Northern Arizona.
Utah Tech is scheduled to return home for a Big Sky matchup against Idaho State. The game will take place inside Greater Zion Stadium with a kickoff set for 1 p.m. (MT) on Halloween.
