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Utah Utes Look to Showcase Strength Against Oregon

Strategic Insights

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The University of Utah Utes are set to face the Oregon Ducks on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, with the game to be broadcast on ESPN. The Utes, who are currently ranked No. 18 in the AP poll, have earned a reputation for their strength on the field, particularly after their undefeated 2004 season. This year, they will be looking to replace quarterback Brian Johnson, who left after a successful season, with junior college transfer Terrance Cain at the helm. Key injuries to watch include running back Matt Asiata and offensive left guard Caleb Schlauderaff, both of whom are listed as questionable due to shoulder and knee injuries, respectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Utah Utes are looking to showcase their strength against the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, with a game broadcast on ESPN.
  • The Utes are seeking to replace quarterback Brian Johnson, who earned the league's offensive player of the year award in 2007, with junior college transfer Terrance Cain.
  • Running back Matt Asiata and offensive left guard Caleb Schlauderaff are listed as questionable due to shoulder and knee injuries, respectively.
  • The Utes have earned a reputation for their strength on the field, particularly after their undefeated 2004 season.
  • The team has the longest winning streak (16) and bowl winning streak (8) in the nation.
  • The Utes are the only team in the nation to record two undefeated seasons since the inception of the BCS in 1998.
  • Coach Kyle Whittingham was national coach of the year last season, while former Utah coach Urban Meyer earned the honor in 2004.
  • Since the BCS began, the Utes have more wins against BCS schools (17) than any other team from a non-automatic qualifying conference.

Statistics:

  • The Utes are ranked No. 18 in The Associated Press poll.
  • The Utes have gone 2-0 so far this season, with wins against Utah State (35-17) and San Jose State (24-14).
  • The Utes went 13-0 last season, finishing with a final ranking of No. 2 in The Associated Press poll.
  • The Utes have a 16-game winning streak and an 8-game bowl winning streak.
  • The Utes have two undefeated seasons since the inception of the BCS in 1998.
  • The Utes have won 17 games against BCS schools since the BCS began.

Sources:

  • The Register-Guard
  • The Associated Press

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