This team has as much hype and talent as any of those teams. They are the preseason pick by the media and the coaches to win the conference. They have a Vegas O/U of 9.5 wins. They have a 7th year starting QB who led them to 2 conference championships in his two full seasons. Phil Steele’s #1 surprise team, #11 nationally, #3 DL, #1 rush defense. The entire coaching staff is returning.

There are very few Utah fans who will be “very pleased” with 9 wins this year.