SALT LAKE CITY — They say defense wins championships, and while there is definitely some truth to that, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham believes depth on the roster is key to competing at the highest level in college football.
On the surface, Whittingham has a sound, yet simplistic argument.
Having a talented group of starters is one thing, but it’s the players that back up the starters where a team is judged on its overall talent. To compete against top-tier teams, it requires a deep roster with multiple, starter-ready athletes. The deeper the roster at each position group, the less dropoff at the position and the more consistent and balanced a team becomes.