SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Utes proved to be the better team Thursday night, beating out the Michigan Wolverines 24-17 at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

Although the game score was relatively close, Utah controlled much of the game and kept the Wolverines from threatening to take over Utah's lead. The following are some takeaways from Utah's first game of the season.

Travis Wilson improved in senior debut

One of the biggest questions coming into the season was how well the offense could perform without giving the ball to Devontae Booker every down. And Travis Wilson answered the call well Thursday night.