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Utah defense has visions of domination, again

AUG 18, 2015 at 2:58p ET

AUG 18, 2015 at 2:58p ET

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) The Utah defense has a goal every practice - force four turnovers and take one back for a score. The theory is simple, if turnover margin is one of the greatest predictors of success, then the Utes want to be masters of the takeaway.

''Our standards are extremely high,'' Utah linebacker Jared Norris said. ''We were a good defense last year and we expect to be a better defense this year. The 4-and-1 thing, it's obtainable.