SALT LAKE CITY — One win does not define a team, and it certainly doesn't define a football season. But Utah's dominating win over the Oregon Ducks has certainly brought some added excitement to the program.
Following Utah's 62-20 win over Oregon, the Utes jumped up to No. 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and even received a first place vote. National attention quickly turned to the Utes as many voters raised the program to elite status, with some voters even moving Utah as high as the Top 5 in some ballots.
Although subjective in nature, the high rankings mixed with a quality win over Oregon gives Utah some optimism moving forward and at least some promise that the program can compete in the Pac-12.