The catch for Utah may be that it feels like it has its most athletic roster, and is therefore better matched to compete with USC than ever. But 1-2 starts have a way of making an opponent desparate, and it seems unlikely that even if Utah manages to get up early on USC, that the Trojans will cease clawing back. A 1-3 start wouldn’t look good for the Trojans, even with a road-heavy tough schedule.
Neither would an 0-1 start look good for Utah, which has title-chasing aspirations.
Breaking down the game:
Time, Place and [Radio Waves in] Space • Bring your poncho.