NO! NOT THAT!

The last thing new Head Coach Daniel Heard wanted to see in Utah's first pre season game was an overtime battle. It could be costly as the players are not quite in shape. But that's what he got and that is what was needed for the Utes to come back and beat Tennessee 15-12 in Knoxville.

The Utes put the ball on the turf 7 times in the game. That will have to be addressed this week in practice. Utah had 4 takeaways so that was a good sign.
Jamal Anderson and LT Connor both suffered injuries in the extra long football game but should be ready for next weeks game.

NOT AGAIN!

The Utes hosted Miami last night in Salt Lake City and it ended up going into OT. This time the Utes didn't fare as well and Miami scored the games only touchdown and won 18-12. The Utes held onto the football much better this game but still need to work on ball security this week.

The Utes didn't suffer any substantial injuries in the game.

The last pre season game is tonight vs. Clemson.

PRE SEASON OPTIMISM TURNS INTO HARSH REALITY

The Utes were in Los Angeles to play against USC and what was an optimistic feeling around the team took a turn for the worse.
USC took off and scored 17 first quarter points and the ballgame had little in doubt after the 1st.

Final score USC 37-6, It could have been worse. USC had 520 yards total offense and held the Utes to 108 yards. The only bright spot in the game for Utah was a couple of forced fumbles.

It's now time for the team to regroup, put this one behind them and prepare for next week.