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Fast-Starting Utes Get Career-High 174 Yards From Wayshawn Parker in 31-17 Win over Iowa State
Parker had 174 rushing yards and three total touchdowns as Utah scored 30 or more points for a 10th straight game, the AP said.
On Saturday, Utah defeated Iowa State 31-17 in Ames, Iowa, with Wayshawn Parker rushing for a career-high 174 yards and three touchdowns to secure a 4-0 start for the Utes.
Utah raced to a 24-3 halftime lead, bolstered by Parker's 54-yard touchdown run on the game's opening play, as the Utes totaled 411 yards while averaging 6.9 yards per play.
Quarterback Devon Dampier completed 67% of his passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns, while Parker added 65 yards receiving as the offense scored on four of their first five drives.
Jaylen Raynor threw for 205 yards and scored on an 8-yard run, cutting Iowa State within 24-17 early in the fourth quarter before Parker's 13-yard touchdown reception sealed the Utah victory.
The Utes host Kansas on October 10 while maintaining an active FBS scoring streak of 30-plus points in 10 straight games; Iowa State hosts West Virginia next Saturday.