...& even 2 reg season losses would require near perfect health for Utah(which I don't believe happens).

Making the playoffs is certainly possible now given it's expanding to 12 teams.

I don't believe '24 Utah is better than their '21 team(not offensively), arguably their best team under KW. And BYU not only beat Utah that yr, but was 5-0 against the P12 & 6-1 against P5 teams(my point being, outside of '23, the P12 has been underwhelming the last 6 yrs, Utahs dominant yrs).

All this said, I do believe Utah will be a very good team this year. I just see them at 9-3 with a decent shot at 10-2 with some luck and near perfect health.

Should be interesting to see how this season plays out.

My BYU prediction is 6 or 7 reg season wins(possible 8 wins w/ great health & some luck).