Utah opened up scoring for the contest with a five-yard touchdown strike from QB JOE GERMAINE (6-2, 238, Ohio State) to WR HUEY WHITTAKER (6-5, 228, South Florida). The VooDoo also scored on their first possession as Offensive Player of the Game, QB DANNY WIMPRINE (6-0, 236, Memphis) connected with WR JAMES JORDAN (6-2, 230, Louisiana Tech) on a 15-yard reception. Wimprine finished the game 22-of-33 passing for 265 yards, nine touchdowns and no interceptions. On Utah's next possession, New Orleans DB NORMAN LEJEUNE (6-0, 210, Louisiana Tech (This has to be a first, should by LSU)) intercepted a Germaine pass to end the first quarter and keep the score tied, 7-7.

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