North Alabama defeated Utah Tech 60-14 on Saturday in a dominating performance led by quarterback TJ Smith. Smith showcased his skills by throwing for 207 yards and four touchdowns, as well as adding a rushing touchdown to his impressive performance. His touchdown passes to Kaleb Heatherly, Dakota Warfield, Jayvian Allen, and Jalen Fletcher contributed to their early lead.
The game saw North Alabama building a substantial lead, with Smith’s touchdown run in the third quarter extending it to 53-0. The team further solidified their victory when Ben Harris ran for a touchdown from the 1-yard line, capping off a successful 75-yard drive.
Utah Tech managed to avoid a shutout when Bronson Barben connected with Alec Burton and Bryce Parker for touchdowns of 39 and 75 yards on back-to-back drives. Despite their efforts, North Alabama’s strong performance proved to be too much for Utah Tech to handle.
This game marked the second meeting between UNA and Utah Tech, with North Alabama improving to a 2-5 record in the United Athletic conference, while Utah Tech fell to 0-6. The previous year’s matchup was a close one, where the Lions secured a narrow 31-30 victory, jumpstarting Utah Tech’s current 11-game losing streak.
The game highlighted North Alabama’s offensive prowess and determination to secure a decisive win, showcasing the team’s capabilities on the field.
