9th Hour Miracle: BYU Stuns Utah in Jaw-Dropping Comeback

Will Ferrin kicked three field goals, the final one from 44 yards out with three seconds left, as No. 9 BYU rallied to beat Utah 22-21 on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Jake Retzlaff threw for 219 yards to lead the Cougars to their thrilling victory.

The highly-anticipated matchup between BYU and Utah did not disappoint, as both teams battled it out in a tense and closely-contested game. The Utes, however, seemed to have the upper hand for most of the night, and it appeared that they were all set to pull off an upset over the 9th-ranked Cougars.

That was until Ferrin stepped up and delivered his third field goal of the night, silencing the Utah crowd and sending the BYU faithful into raptures. Ferrin, who has emerged as one of the top kickers in the country, had a lot of pressure on his shoulders as he lined up for the game-winning kick. But he showed nerves of steel, striking the ball perfectly and sending it sailing through the uprights with ease.

Retzlaff, who had a solid game at quarterback for BYU, threw for 219 yards and had a key hand in setting up Ferrin's game-winning kick. The Cougars quarterback showed poise and composure under pressure, leading his team on a series of clutch drives down the stretch.

Utah, on the other hand, was left to rue what might have been. The Utes had control of the game for long stretches, but were ultimately undone by Ferrin's heroics. Despite the defeat, however, Utah can take heart from their performance, which showed that they are capable of competing with the best teams in the country.

For BYU, the win marked a significant statement of intent. The Cougars have long been one of the most respected programs in college football, and this win over a tough Utah team only serves to reinforce that reputation. As for Ferrin, he is rapidly emerging as one of the top kickers in the country, and his performances will be crucial if BYU is to make a deep run in the playoffs.