Final Statistics
| Utah | Navy | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 26 | 21 |
| Total Yards | 451 | 438 |
| Passing Yards | 238 | 122 |
| Rushing Yards | 213 | 316 |
| Penalties | 4–37 | 4–21 |
| 3rd Down Conversions | 7–14 | 6–16 |
| 4th Down Conversions | 1–2 | 1–3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Time of Possession | 32:34 | 27:26 |
Utah Utes quarterback Brian Johnson, who ran for one touchdown and threw for another, was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Johnson's second half performance helped the Utes overcome a ten point deficit; during the third quarter, he completed all nine of his passes for 120 yards. He eventually completed 20 of 25 passes in the game for 226 yards.
Although the Midshipmen dominated the first quarter statistically, three turnovers prevented the team from scoring during the game's first few drives. Midshipmen fullback Eric Kettani finished the game with 125 yards on 12 carries, averaging 10.4 yards per carry, finishing one yard short of his season-best of 126 yards in a loss to the Ball State Cardinals earlier that year.
Both teams struggled to convert on third and fourth downs, converting 15 out of 34 attempts.
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