Live-Blogging: 2022 Pac-12 Football Championship-Utah Utes vs. USC Trojans

Hello, and welcome to another edition of ‘Live-Blogging Shish on College Football’. Tonight, it is the 2022 Pac-12 Football Championship Game, between the Utes of University of Utah and University of Southern California Trojans.
 
The Utes defeated the Trojans back on Saturday October 15th, 2022. Since then, The Trojans are playing like a National Championship Contender. A win tonight will avenge that October loss and put the Men of Troy a spot in the 2022-23 College Football Playoff.
 
For Utah, they would like to repeat as Pac-12 Champions in football. Last year, they defeated Oregon in the regular season and in the conference championship. They are looking to do that again against USC Tonight.
 
Utes are led by Cam Rising in passing. While Tavion Thomas leads Utah in rushing. And Dalton Kincaid leads Salt Lake City University in receiving.
 
As for the Trojans, they are led by Caleb Williams in passing. Travis Dye leads Southern California in rushing. And Jordan Addison leads the Los Angeles University in receiving.
 
It is Utah Utes and USC Trojans in the 2022 Pac-12 Championship Game, coming up shortly.

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Utah Utes Depth Chart

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Utes are in their road white jerseys, red helmets and pants. While Trojans are in their burgundy jerseys, helmets, and gold pants. 

1st Quarter:
​USC Trojans Possession (From Right to Left):
15:00: Noyes kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
14:52: C. Williams scrambles the ball out of bounds at USC 36. 1st & 10.
14:18: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Addison, who is down at USC 40. 2nd & 6.
13:39: A. Jones runs the ball to USC 44. 3rd & 2.
13:01: TROJANS TIMEOUT #1: UTAH 0, USC 0
12:56: A. Jones runs the ball to USC 45. 4th & 1.
12:18: C. Williams runs the ball to USC 48. 1st & 10.
11:50: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Washington, who is down at UTAH 2. 1st & Goal.
11:28: TOUCHDOWN: Caleb Williams throws a 2-yard TD pass to Tahj Washington. Lynch kicks PAT. UTAH 0, USC 7

Utah Utes Possession (From Left to Right):
​11:28: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Utes Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on UTAH 25. 1st & 10.
11:22: Bernard runs the ball to UTAH 26. 2nd & 9.
10:50: Bernard runs the ball to UTAH 37. 1st & 10.
10:20: Rising throws a completed pass to Parks, who is down at USC 44. 1st & 10.
9:47: Rising throws a completed pass to Bernard, who moves the ball to USC 33. 1st & 10.
9:15: Rising scoop passes to Dixon, who moves the ball to USC 24. 2nd & 1.
8:38: Jackson runs the ball to USC 18. 1st & 10.
7:57: N. Johnson runs the ball to USC 10. 2nd & 3.
7;35: Rising throws a completed pass to N. Johnson, who is down at USC 5. 1st & Goal.
7:00: Jackson runs the ball to USC 4. 2nd & Goal.
6:43: Dixon runs the ball to USC 6. 3rd & Goal.
6:22: TROJANS TIMEOUT #2: UTAH 0, USC 7
6:15: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
6:11: FIELD GOAL: Redding kicks a 25-yard FG. UTAH 3, USC 7

USC Trojans Possession:
​6:04: Redding kicks the ball to USC 24. 1st & 10.
5:59: A. Jones runs the ball to USC 29. 2nd & 5.
5:27: C. Williams runs the ball to UTAH 11. 1st & 10.
4:47: PENALTY: Delay of Game against Trojans. Ball on UTAH 16. 1st & 15.
4:19: C. Williams throws a completed sidearm pass to Addison, who moves the ball to UTAH 13. 2nd & 12.
3:40: C. Williams throws a batted ball. 3rd & 12.
3:35: C. Williams throws a completed pass to M. Williams, who is down at UTAH 4. 4th & 2.
2:52: TOUCHDOWN: C. Williams throws a 4-yard TD pass to Raleek Brown. Lynch kicks PAT. UTAH 3, USC 14

Utah Utes Possession:
​2:52: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Utes Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on UTAH 25. 1st & 10.
2:47: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
2:42: Bernard runs the ball to UTAH 27. 3rd & 8.
1:59: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
1:52: Bouwmeester punts the ball to Addison, who calls for a fair catch at USC 26. 1st & 10.

USC Trojans Possession:
1:47: C. Williams runs the ball to USC 30. 2nd & 6.
1:10: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Washington, who is down at USC 36. 1st & 10.
:35: A. Jones runs the ball to USC 36. 2nd & 10.
:01: C. Willaims throws a completed pass to M. Williams, who is down at UTAH 35. 1st & 10.
:00:  The End of 1st Quarter.

End of 1st Quarter:
UTAH 3, USC 14

2nd Quarter:
USC Trojans Possession (From Left to Right):
​14:52: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
14:47: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Hudson, who is down at UTAH 18. 1st & 10.
14:15: C. Williams throws a completed sidearm pass to Addison, who goes ob at UTAH 12. 2nd & 4.
13:39: A. Jones runs the ball to UTAH 3. 1st & Goal.
12:56: A. Jones runs the ball to UTAH 2. 2nd & Goal.
12:14: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & Goal.
12:11: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 4th & Goal.
12:08: FIELD GOAL: Lynch kicks a 20-yard FG. UTAH 3, USC 17

Utah Utes Possession (From Right to Left):
​12:08: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Utes Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on UTAH 25. 1st & 10.
12:06: PENALTY: False Start against Utes. Ball on UTAH 20. 1st & 15.
12:03: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 15.
11:56: FUMBLE RECOVERY: Rising throws a completed pass to Dixon, who lost the ball. Recovered by Trojans. Ball on UTAH 39. 1st & 10.

USC Trojans Possession:
11:50: A. Jones runs the ball to UTAH 36. 2nd & 7.
11:08: A. Jones runs for a loss to UTAH 37. 3rd & 8.
10:34: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 8.
10:28: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. Turnover on Downs. Ball on UTAH 38. 1st & 10.

Utah Utes Possession:
​10:22: Rising throws a completed pass to Dixon, who moves the ball to UTAH 48. 1st & 10.
9:49: Bernard runs the ball to USC 48. 2nd & 6.
9:14: Bernard runs the ball to USC 39. 1st & 10.
8;29: Bernard runs the ball and lost the ball. Recovered by Utes. Ball on USC 26. 1st & 10.
8:00: Rising throws a completed pass to Bernard, who is down at USC 23. 2nd & 7.
7:20: Jackson runs the ball to USC 19. 3rd & 3.
6:42: Jackson runs the ball to USC 18. 4th & 2.
6:03: Rising runs the ball to USC 14. 1st & 10.
5:22: Rising runs the ball to USC 11. 2nd & 7.
4:37: Rising runs the ball to USC 8. 3rd & 4.
3:55: TOUCHDOWN: Ja'Quinden Jackson scored on an 8-yard TD run. Redding kicks PAT. UTAH 10, USC 17

USC Trojans Possession:
​3:46: Redding kicks the ball to R. Brown. PENALTY: Holding against Trojans. Ball on USC 9. 1st & 10.
3:38: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Ford, who is down at USC 43. 1st & 10.
3:09: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Washington, who moves the ball to UTAH 48. 2nd & 1.
2:36: C. Williams gets sacked by Reid. Ball on USC 45. 3rd & 8.
1:53: C. Williams throws a completed pass to R. Brown, who is down at UTAH 49. 4th & 2.
1:40: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball to Vele, who calls for a fair catch at UTAH 19. 1st & 10.

Utah Utes Possession;
​1:35: Rising throws a completed pass to Kincaid, who is down at UTAH 31. 1st & 10.
1:25: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
1:18: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
1:15: Rising throws a completed pass to Bernard, who moves the ball to UTAH 46. 1st & 10.
1:01: Rising throws a completed pass to Parks, who is down at USC 47. 2nd & 3. 
:43: Rising throws a completed pass to Kincaid, who moves the ball to USC 37. 1st & 10.
:43: UTES TIMEOUT #1: UTAH 10, USC 17
:39: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:34: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 10.
:28: Rising throws a completed pass to Kincaid, who moves the ball to USC 26. 1st & 10.
:28: UTES TIMEOUT #2: UTAH 10, USC 17
:24: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
:17: Rising runs the ball. PENALTY: Holding against Utes. Ball on 25. 2nd & 9.
:11: Rising throws a completed pass to Yassmin, who is down at USC 3. 1st & Goal.
:11: UTES FINAL TIMEOUT: UTAH 10, USC 17
:07: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & Goal.
:02: TOUCHDOWN: Cam Rising throws a 3-yard TD pass to Jaylen Dixon. Redding kicks PAT. UTAH 17, USC 17

USC Trojans Possession:
:00: Redding squib kicks the ball to Trojans, who had a miscue on the Cal-Stanford Play attempt. R. Brown recovered the ball at USC 2. The End of 1st Half. Utes will receive to start the 2nd Half.

Halftime:
UTAH 17, USC 17

Halftime Leaders:
Passing: C. Williams (USC) 13/19, 170 yards, 2 TDs
Rushing: C. Williams (USC) 5 carries, 69 yards
Receiving: Washington (USC) 4 receptions, 68 yards, TD
Fantasy Points: C. Williams (USC) 170 Passing Yards, 69 Rushing Yards, 2 Passing TDs, 21.7 Fantasy Points

Halftime Thoughts:
Trojans attempted to run Utah out of Allegiant Stadium. But Utes bend, but didn't break on defense. And they scored touchdowns on the last two possessions of the 1st Half. Oh, and they will get the ball to start the 2nd Half.

For the Trojans, this would be a half that a Heisman Trophy Candidate needs to prosper, in order to get that Trophy Next Week. Isn't that right, Caleb Williams?

UTSA Leading North Texas in Conference USA Championship 34-20

3rd Quarter:
Utah Utes Possession (From Left to Right):
​15:00: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Utes Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on UTAH 25. 1st & 10.
14:56: Bernard runs the ball. PENALTY: Facemask against Trojans. Ball on UTAH 43. 1st & 10.
14:34: Bernard runs the ball to UTAH 44. 2nd & 9.
13:52: Jackson runs the ball to Midfield. 3rd & 3.
13:16: Jackson runs the ball to UTAH 47. 4th & 6.
12:43: Bouwmeester punts the ball to Addison, who calls for a fair catch at USC 15. 1st & 10.

USC Trojans Possession (From Right to Left):
​12:36: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
12:30: C. Williams gets sacked by Reid. Ball on USC 7. 3rd & 18.
12:07: A. Jones runs the ball to USC 8. 4th & 17.
11:30: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball to Vele, who calls for a fair catch at USC 48. 1st & 10.

Utah Utes Possession:
​11:24: Rising gets sacked at UTAH 42. 2nd & 20.
10:43: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 20.
10:33: TOUCHDOWN: Cam Rising throws a 58-yard TD pass to Money Parks. Redding kicks PAT. UTAH 24, USC 17

USC Trojans Possession:
​10:33: Redding kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
10:25: C. Williams gets sacked by Pepa at USC 15. 2nd & 20.
9:47: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 20.
9:40: C. Williams throws a completed pass to A. Jones, who moves the ball to USC 28. 4th & 7.
9:06: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball to Vele, who calls for a fair catch at UTAH 34. 1st & 10.
8:54: Dixon runs the ball to UTAH 42. 2nd & 2.
8:17: Rising runs the ball to UTAH 44. 1st & 10.
7:39: Rising throws an incomplete pass. 2nd & 10.
7:30: Rising throws a completed pass to Bernard, who is down at UTAH 45. 3rd & 9.
6:50: Rising throws a completed pass to Dixon, who is down at MIdfield. 4th & 5.
6:10: Bouwmeester punts the ball to Addison, who calls for a fair catch at USC 5. 1st & 10.

USC Trojans Possession:
​6:03: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Ford, who is down at USC 9. 2nd & 4.
5:17: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 4.
5:15: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 4th & 4.
5:06: Sleep-Dalton punts the ball UTAH 42, where the ball goes out of bounds. 1st & 10. 

Utah Utes Possession:
5:00: Jackson runs the ball to UTAH 47. 2nd & 5.
4:22: Rising runs the ball to UTAH 49. 3rd & 3.
3:40: Rising runs the ball and nearly gets decapitated at USC 49. PENALTY: Holding against Trojans. Ball on USC 39. 1st & 10.
3:35: TARGETING REVIEW: Officials reviewing for possible targeting. No Targeting.
3:13: Jackson runs the ball to USC 35. 2nd & 6.
2:30: Rising throws a completed pass to Bernard, who is down at USC 25. 1st & 10.
1:52: Rising runs the ball. PENALTY: Holding against Utes. Ball on USC 35. 1st & 20.
1:27: Rising throws a completed pass to Dixon, who is down at USC 27. 2nd & 12.
:41: Jackson runs the ball to USC 23. 3rd & 8.
:01: Rising throws a completed pass to Parks, who is down at USC 17. 4th & 2.
:00: The End of 3rd Quarter.

End of 3rd Quarter:
UTAH 24, USC 17

4th Quarter:
Utah Utes Possession (From Right to Left):
​14:56: FIELD GOAL: Redding kicks a 35-yard FG. UTAH 27, USC 17

USC Trojans Possession (From Left to Right):
14:56: Redding kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
14:51: A. Jones runs the ball to USC 29. 2nd & 6.
14:38: TROJANS INJURY TIMEOUT: UTAH 27, USC 17
14:18: C. Williams throws an incomplete pass. 3rd & 6.
14:11: C. Williams runs the ball to USC 43. 1st & 10.
13:43: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Barlow, who is down at USC 45. 2nd & 8.
13:15: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Rice, who is down at UTAH 42. 1st & 10.
12:41: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Rice, who is down at UTAH 39. 2nd & 7.
11:57: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Rice, who moves the ball to UTAH 12. 1st & 10.
11:32: A. Jones runs for no gain. 2nd & 10.
10:52: TOUCHDOWN: Caleb Williams throws a 12-yard TD pass to Mario Williams. Lynch kicks PAT. UTAH 27, USC 20

Utah Utes Possession:
​10:52: Stadthaus kicks the ball to Utes Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on UTAH 25. 
10:52: PENALTY; False Start against Utes. Ball on UTAH 20. 1st & 15.
10:43: Bernard runs the ball to UTAH 40. 1st & 10.
10:08: TOUCHDOWN: Rising throws a 60-yard TD pass to Yassmin. Redding kicks PAT. UTAH 34, USC 24

USC Trojans Possession:
​10:08: Redding kicks the ball to Trojans Endzone, for a touchback. Ball on USC 25. 1st & 10.
10:02: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Addison, who is down at USC 29. 2nd & 6.
9:38: A. Jones runs the ball to USC 33. 3rd & 2.
9:00: A. Jones runs the ball for no gain. 4th & 2.
8:10: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Addison, who moves the ball to UTAH 20. 1st & 10.
7:38: A. Jones runs the ball to UTAH 24. 2nd & 14.
6:57: INTERCEPTION: C. Williams throws an interception by R.J. Hubert, who moves the ball to UTAH 39. 1st & 10.

Utah Utes Possession:
6:50: Bernard runs the ball for no gain. 2nd & 10.
6:13: Rising throws a completed pass to Kincaid, who goes ob at UTAH 47. 3rd & 2.
5:29: TOUCHDOWN: Ja'Quinden Jackson scored on a 53-yard TD run. PENALTY: Unsportmanlike Conduct against Jackson. Trojans elect to enforce the penalty on the PAT. Redding missed PAT. UTAH 40, USC 24

USC Trojans Possession:
​5:24: Noyles kicks the ball to R. Brown, who moves the ball to USC 20. 
5:18: C. Williams throws a completed pass to A. Jones, who moves the ball out of bounds at USC 32. 1st & 10.
4:52: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Washington, who moves the ball to USC 46. 1st & 10.
4:31: C. Williams gets sacked by O'Toole. Ball on USC 37. 2nd & 19.
4:00: C. Williams throws a batted ball. 3rd & 19.
3:54: C. Williams throws a completed pass to Washington, who moves the ball to USC 48. 4th & 9.
3:24: FUMBLE RECOVERY: C. Williams gets sacked and lost the ball. Ball on USC 38. 1st & 10.

Utah Utes Possession:
3:17: Bernard runs the ball to USC 32. 2nd & 4.
2:37: Jackson runs the ball to USC 23. 1st & 10.
1:52: TOUCHDOWN: Micah Bernard scored on a 23-yard TD run. Redding kicks PAT. UTAH 47, USC 24

USC Trojans Possession:
1:46: Noyes kicks the ball to R. Brown, who moves the ball to USC 27. 1st & 10.
1:38: C. Williams throws a completed pass to McRee, who goes ob at USC 44.
1:29: C. Williams throws a completed pass to A. Jones, who is down at UTAH 47. 
1:29: TROJANS TIMEOUT #1: UTAH 47, USC 24
1:24: C. Williams throws a completed pass to A. Jones, who is down at UTAH 41. 2nd & 1.
1:18: C. Williams gets sacked by Diabate at Midfield. 2nd & 10.
:44: C. Williams gets sacked at USC 34. 3rd & 35.
:26: A. Jones runs the ball to End the Game.
:00: The End of Game. 

Final:
UTAH 47, USC 24
UTAH: (10-3)
USC: (11-2)

Utah Utes repeat as Pac-12 Champions.

Final Leaders:
Passing: Rising (UTAH) 22/34, 310 yards, 3 TDs
Rushing: J. Jackson (UTAH) 13 carries, 105 yards, 2 TDs
Receiving: Washington (USC) 6 receptions, 93 yards, TD

Final Thoughts:
As soon as I tweeted that this was a heavyweight fight, Caleb Williams throws an interception. And that was the knockout blow. The Utes told USC, who is the program to beat in the Pac-12. 

For the Trojans, they ran out of gas. And it was horrible to watch Caleb Williams get beat up towards the end of this game.

But Utah Utes repeat as Pac-12 Champions. As they defeated USC in the 2022 Pac-12 Championship 47-24.

Utah is looking to play in the Rose Bowl on Monday January 2nd, 2023. While USC awaits their bowl fate. 

This is Paul Shishkoff, Junior. This has been 'Live-Blogging Shish on College Football'. Thanks for visitng this post.