The 2014 Utes surpassed national expectations by finishing 9-4 and winning the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl.
Heading into the 2014 season, there were a lot of question surrounding the University of Utah football team. Would Travis Wilson be cleared to play? If so, how effective would he be? Was Kyle Whittingham on the hot seat? How would Dave Christensen's arrival effect the Utes anemic 2013 offense?
There were some newcomers many Ute fans knew little about and had not yet seen in action, such as Kaelin Clay. The running back position was a giant questions mark.