The Cal Poly football team sustained a 43-26 defeat against Utah Tech at Spanos Stadium in San Luis Obispo, Calif. This matchup marked the first Division I meeting between the two programs.
Cal Poly opened the scoring following a muffed Utah Tech punt, when quarterback Anthony Grigsby, Jr. threw a 15-yard touchdown pass to tight end Alek Marshall. A successful 2-point conversion involving holder Lucas Razore and tight end Luke Leighton gave the Mustangs an 8-0 lead. Utah Tech responded with three possessions to take a 17-8 lead before the second quarter ended. A field goal from Josue Lopez allowed Cal Poly to trail 20-11 at halftime.
In the third quarter, Utah Tech extended its lead to 27-11 following a Cal Poly turnover. The Mustangs responded with an 84-yard drive ending in a 1-yard touchdown run by Tyrei Washington, which was his first rushing touchdown of the season. Cal Poly converted a second 2-point attempt to reduce the deficit to 27-19. However, Utah Tech scored two unanswered touchdowns and a field goal in the fourth quarter to secure the victory. Bo Kelly connected with Hudson Giarritta for a 31-yard touchdown with 17 seconds remaining in the game.
Cal Poly finished the game with six turnovers. The Mustangs currently sit seventh in the Big Sky conference with a 3-3 record. Meanwhile, Utah Tech holds a 1-7 overall record and is 1-4 in conference play. This game was the second to last home game of the season for Cal Poly.
Cal Poly is scheduled to play its final three regular season matchups against ranked opposition. The next game will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at No. 3 Montana State. Kickoff from Bobcat Stadium is set for 12 p.m. PT (1 p.m. MT).
