Kayvon Britten leads Tarleton State to OT win over Southern Utah
- Tarleton State built a commanding 21-0 lead in the first half with multiple touchdowns.
- Southern Utah rallied back to take a 31-28 lead late in the game.
- The Texans secured a 38-37 overtime victory, showcasing resilience and strong performances from key players.
In Cedar City, Utah, Tarleton State faced Southern Utah in a thrilling college football matchup on Saturday night. The Texans initially dominated the game, building a 21-point lead with Kayvon Britten scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter and Victor Gabalis adding another before halftime. However, Southern Utah mounted a comeback, with Targhee Lambson scoring two touchdowns to take a late lead. The game saw a dramatic finish as Adrian Guzman tied the game with a field goal, sending it into overtime. In the extra period, Britten's 1-yard touchdown run gave Tarleton State the advantage, but Southern Utah's attempt to equalize failed when they missed the extra point after a touchdown pass from Bronson Barron. This victory improved Tarleton State's record to 5-1, maintaining their strong position in the United Athletic Conference, while Southern Utah fell to 2-4.