like many did for 2024, and frankly, did in 2023 as well, to say nothing of previous years where Utah received much preseason hype that ended up unwarranted. I take it back. Yes, Cam Rising got hurt again, but it is clear to me that Cam Rising is not super man, and isn't the sole reason why Utah has not been as good as many thought they would be. If losing a QB takes you from favorite to second to last place in a 16 team conference (where the Utes currently reside in the standings), then one has to wonder whether one has overvalued the rest of Utah's team - not unlike 2023.

Perhaps it is time to finally admit - the Utes just aren't as good as we have thought they were."