Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said he “overreacted a little bit” in his postgame criticism of Utah’s offensive showing in Saturday’s 17-6 win at Northern Illinois, but he expects much more from his offensive linemen, who allowed six sacks.
“The offensive line didn't perform well,” Whittingham said Monday, during his weekly news conference in advance of Saturday night's game vs. No. 10 Washington at Rice-Eccles Stadium. “They need to get better. We need to coach 'em better. We've got good players up front. They're a prideful group, and they will respond, in our opinion.”
The offense produced only 10 points Saturday, prior to linebacker Chase Hansen’s 40-yard interception return for a clinching touchdown with 2:36 remaining.