Jayden Rogers’ 33-yard field goal with 17 seconds left lifted Southern Utah to a 23-21 comeback win over Portland State. The Thunderbirds had blown a 20-7 lead before Will Burns led a late drive to set up the winner.

By the Numbers
  • Rogers made all 3 field goals and both extra points, scoring 11 points.
  • Southern Utah improved to 5-6 overall and 4-4 in Big Sky play.
  • Will Burns ran for 69 yards, reaching 1,017 on the season; Floyd Chalk added 61, reaching 1,350.
  • Delon Thompson rushed for 169 yards for Portland State; the Thunderbirds held quarterback John-Keawe Sagapolutele to 132 passing yards and intercepted him twice.
  • Southern Utah totaled 330 yards to Portland State’s 340.
Yes, But

Southern Utah’s late-game composure secured the win, but the Thunderbirds let a 13-point third-quarter lead slip away and needed a last-minute field goal to avoid defeat.

State of Play
  • Rogers’ game-winner was his 14th field goal this season, moving him into fourth on Southern Utah’s single-season list.
  • Burns and Chalk each topped 1,000 rushing yards, giving Southern Utah two 1,000-yard rushers in one season for the first time since 1999.
  • The Thunderbirds host Chicago State on Nov. 21 for Senior Day.
Bottom Line

Rogers delivered the decisive kick, while Southern Utah’s two interceptions and Burns’ clutch final drive helped turn a late deficit into a crucial home-stretch win.