The Utah Utes improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 63-9 win over Cal Poly on Saturday in the Utes' home opener. Former Muskogee Rougher Byrd Ficklin made his second appearance for the Utes in the blowout win and showed flashes of taking over as Utah's quarterback of the future.

The true freshman entered the game on Utah's 2nd possession in the 3rd quarter and finished the game 4-of-4 through the air for 53 yards. But Ficklin was really impressive with his running ability, rushing for 55 yards and two touchdowns on five carries. After completing three straight passes in his 2nd drive, Ficklin ripped off a 38-yard touchdown run, which included him tossing a defender away, for his 1st career collegiate TD.

In the 4th quarter, Ficklin capped off a 15-play Utah drive with a 2-yard touch

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