Five minutes into the third quarter on Saturday, the Utah Utes trailed Oregon by just three points after a four-yard touchdown run by quarterback Adam Schulz. An upset seemed more than possible. But just two plays later, Oregon’s De’Anthony Thomas took the kickoff 86 yards for a touchdown, giving the Ducks a 23-14 lead. The Ducks would score three more touchdowns after that, turning a close game into a blowout by the end of that quarter.

Thomas reflected on his huge return after Monday’s practice but said he’s focused on the future for both himself and his team.

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