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Utes need more production, Kyle Whittingham says, because ‘You’re not going to beat Washington State 21-17.’

Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham expects more from offense this week, partly because a lot of points will be required.

“You're not going to beat Washington State 21-17,” Whittingham said Monday, during his weekly news conference.

The Utes (2-1) were off last weekend, after the offense produced a total of 17 points in a win over Northern Illinois and a loss to No. 11 Washington. Utah’s remaining schedule of eight Pac-12 games starts with Saturday’s visit to Washington State.

The program's self-study during the bye week, Whittingham said, resulted in an obvious conclusion: The passing game needs improvement.