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After four words about BYU, Kyle Whittingham turns the page to Northern Illinois

Salt Lake Tribune | September 2, 2019

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In his weekly news conference Monday, Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham’s opening statement included four words about his team’s 30-12 win over BYU.

“The rivalry game's over,” Whittingham said. “Time to move on to the next opponent.”

Northern Illinois will visit Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, having gained credibility in Utah’s program via a 17-6 loss to the Utes last September in DeKalb, Ill.

“The main thing that's got our attention is last year, we escaped by the skin of our teeth with a win,” Whittingham said.

Utah Utes linebacker Chase Hansen (22) intercepts a pass by NIU Huskies quarterback Marcus Childers (not pictured) and returns it back for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of play at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, IL on Saturday, Sept. 08, 2018 (Sean King | for The Salt Lake Tribune)
Utah Utes linebacker Chase Hansen (22) intercepts a pass by NIU Huskies quarterback Marcus Childers (not pictured) and returns it back for a touchdown late in the fourth quarter of play at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb, IL on Saturday, Sept.
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