Smith powers Portland State past Utah Tech on Saturday

HILLSBORO, Ore. (Interstat) — Portland State defeated Utah Tech 30-14 on Saturday in an NCAA Football Championship Division game at Hillsboro Stadium. Tyrese Smith led the Vikings, completing 13 of 20 passes for 192 yards and two touchdowns while rushing 12 times for 41 yards and another score. Delon Thompson added 78 rushing yards and 45 receiving yards, Niall Raby ran for 55 yards and a touchdown, and Zui Shelton caught a 39-yard touchdown pass. Tanner Beaman also caught a touchdown pass. For Utah Tech, Daylen Love made eight tackles, Brevin Czosnyka had 10 tackles, Will Alovao added eight, and Zayden Cook recorded five tackles and a sack. Cavalli Nealy scored on a 1-yard run, and Isaac McMullin threw a 4-yard touchdown pass. Kona Crowell ran three times for 11 yards and caught four passes for six yards. Zay Morris caught four passes for 62 yards. Prince Zombo Jr. caught three passes for 57 yards, and Will Greene added three for 47. Attendance was 1,964. Utah Tech fell to 0-7, while Portland State improved to 2-4.