Watching highlights of Utah’s victory over Oregon, Ute offensive coordinator Troy Taylor marveled over seeing so many young players make big plays. Standing on the practice field this week, defensive line coach Gary Andersen spoke excitedly about having every member of his position group return next season.
The Utes have only nine senior starters, counting kicker Matt Gay and punter Mitch Wishnowsky. That number is somewhat misleading, considering the list includes high-impact players such as linebackers Chase Hansen and Cody Barton who will be missed in 2019. And it doesn't count injured running back Zack Moss, who appears likely to enter the NFL draft as a junior.