Utah improved to 3–0 with a 33–0 shutout of Utah State—but the final score didn’t stop Utah fans from finding plenty to discuss.
In this episode of U Talk Utah, we break down the win through the lens of the fans. What did Utah do well? What still needs to improve before Big 12 play? And is it fair to question anything after a 33-point shutout?
We get into:
• Devon Dampier’s continued growth and command of the offense
• Braden Pegan’s huge performance in the passing game
• Utah State’s physical defensive front
• Questions surrounding Utah’s offensive line and rushing attack
• Another dominant performance from the Utah defense
• Morgan Scalley’s aggressive approach across all three phases
• The atmosphere inside Rice-Eccles Stadium
• Why Utah State may have given Utah a more useful test than the score suggests
• What Utah needs to clean up before traveling to Iowa State
Utah handled its nonconference schedule and enters Big 12 play undefeated. There are things to improve—but it is a lot better to learn from a 33–0 victory than from a loss.
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