Utah vs. Arizona: Score, Highlights and Twitter Reaction

Arizona Wildcats backup quarterback Jerrard Randall completed just one pass, but it was a big one. Nate Phillips hauled in a 25-yard touchdown from Randall on the first play of the second overtime Saturday as the Wildcats knocked off the No. 10 Utah Utes 37-30 at Arizona Stadium in Tucson.

Here is the winning score, per the Pac-12 Networks:

Randall was in the game because starter Anu Solomon left late in the third quarter after taking a hard hit from 6'3", 270-pound senior defensive lineman Jason Fanaika.

Two drives earlier, Solomon helped Arizona tie the game at 27-27 with a six-yard touchdown run with four minutes, one second remaining in the third quarter. The Pac-12 Networks shared video footage of the score:

Under head coach Rich Rodriguez, the Wildcats have a knack for winning big games. This is the fourth straight season they have pulled of a major upset, per ESPN Stats & Info:

The Pac-12 Conference's national title hopes rested with Utah after the Stanford Cardinal lost earlier Saturday. Now, those hopes are gone, per college football analyst Chris Fowler:

Every team in the Pac-12 has at least two losses. There are still five undefeated teams in the College Football Playoff rankings, and another eight with just one loss.

The Wildcats were only worrying about themselves, not the conference. Solomon was 17-of-27 for 277 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. He also rushed for 86 yards and a score.

Randall was just 1-of-5 passing, but the one will be the only thing he remembers from this game.

Arizona is 2-5 in the conference but 6-5 overall with a home game against the Arizona State Sun Devils left on the schedule.

Utah had some impressive performances in the loss.

Running back Devontae Booker continued to carry the Utes with 34 carries for 145 yards and a touchdown. The school's Twitter account shared an accomplishment from the senior:

Andy Phillips tied the Utah school record for career field goals with a 34-yarder in the second quarter, per the team's Twitter account. He later broke the record in overtime:

While Utah had individual accomplishments, Arizona celebrated a victory with its fans and may have salvaged bowl eligibility this season after three straight losses nearly derailed it.

The conference will have to lick its wounds and hope for a playoff spot next season.

Postgame Reaction

Arizona shared the locker room celebration with Rodriguez and his team after the victory:

It was a disappointing loss for Utah coach Kyle Whittingham and his team, but after the game he was staying positive, per Utah football's Twitter account:

Randall acknowledged he struggled when he first came in, but was glad to come through when it mattered, per ESPN.com: "I couldn't get nothing all night throwing the ball, but I got that one touchdown. I think it was amazing." 

It certainly was a thrilling win for a team that seems to find a way to pull off a big upset every year. It might not have been what the conference wanted, but college football fans were treated to quite a ballgame.