Utah will def be one of the favorites.
4-losses in 3 years is pretty fantastic considering the deaths, injuries, etc. The vast majority were to ranked teams. Utah played 5 ranked teams this year. I don't think they'll see more than 2 on a B12 schedule. Rising only lost 3 games that he started and finished. All 3 of those on the road to solid teams.
It will come down to Utah retaining key stars in an NIL off season (Bishop, Vaki, Bills, Vele, Jackson), Rising staying healthy next year and the quality of Rising's backup...I see Utah bringing in a solid RS freshman or sophomore from another program. Like a Leavitt from MSU.