SALT LAKE CITY — Down two key starters on offense, Utah embodied the “next man up” mentality and defeated the visiting Oregon Ducks 32-25 Saturday. As a result, the Utes moved up in the weekly rankings Sunday.
And Utah State, again, dominated its opponent — this time the visiting San Jose State Spartans — to claim a 62-24 win and a boost in the rankings.
Behind the leadership of redshirt freshman Jason Shelley, Utah moved up to No. 19 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll, jumping five spots from its previous ranking at No.