With the Utes’ offense rolling and the always-athletic USC Trojans coming to town, all eyes will be on Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday. Can the Utes maintain their momentum after big wins over Stanford and Arizona? Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood debate the importance of Saturday’s contest, while Amy Donaldson catches up with former Ute QB Frank Dolce. The Insiders also weigh in on who will prevail in this week's Pac-12 South contests.

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On this episode of the Ute Insiders podcast, Deseret News sports writers Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood break down the Utes as they approach their sixth game of the 2018 season. Utah hosts Arizona Friday with a 1-2 record in Pac-12 play. A win could put them back in the Pac-12 South race.

Former Ute coach Ron McBride is our guest on this week's Utah by 5 segment. This and more on the Deseret News Ute Insiders podcast.

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After losses to Washington and Washington State, the Utes head to No. 14 Stanford Saturday as Pac-12 play continues. Another setback could wipe out any hope Utah has of winning the South Division. Deseret News Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood tackle the issues facing the team. This week's podcast also includes a segment with columnist Brad Rock on Kyle Whittingham's future and a "Utah by 5" visit with play-by-play broadcaster Bill Riley.

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The Utah football team, still hoping to find its offensive rhythm, takes to the road this week for a matchup with the always-dangerous Washington State Cougars. Having dropped its Pac-12 opener to Washington, and with No. 7-ranked Stanford looming next on the schedule, the time is now for the Utes to get things in gear. Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood discuss this week’s important contest, exploring the challenges that Washington State — and head coach Mike Leach — present. Also on this week's edition, Utah men’s basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak talks about his special bond with the late Jon Huntsman, and Deseret News columnist Doug Robinson shares his thoughts on former Ute and current Baltimore Ravens standout Eric Weddle.

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Ute Insiders Dirk Facer, Mike Sorensen and Trent Wood examine the Utes’ Pac-12-opening loss to the Washington Huskies, and tell why, despite the setback, Utah is still in the driver’s seat in the Pac-12 South. The trio does agree, however, there are things to clean up — fewer drops and an improved running game among them. They’ll also discuss the defense’s stellar play through the first three games, and Amy Donaldson catches up with former Ute safety Steve Tate.

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With the Utes opening Pac-12 play Saturday against the visiting Washington Huskies, the Deseret News’ Dirk Facer, Amy Donaldson and Trent Wood explore what is ailing the Utah offense. A week after giving up seven sacks to Group of 5 foe Northern Illinois, things won’t get easier against the 10th-ranked Huskies. The Insiders also discuss how the Pac-12 South is there for the taking, why the Utes’ ground game needs to get in gear, and what problems last week’s victory may have masked.

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