The Utah Utes raised their voices — and their coach — after an emotional come-from-behind win over a ranked Arizona State team.
They cheered in the locker room. They sang. They hoisted up coach Kyle Whittingham.
The Utes (4-2, 3-0 Pac-12) reveled in the occasion after their third win in a row to remain the only Pac-12 team undefeated in league play. A heartwarming moment for Utah in a heartbreaking season following the death of defensive back Aaron Lowe, who was killed in a shooting at a house party in September.
Whittingham has helped keep the team bonded together, which is a reason why he was selected as the Pac-12 coach of the first half in balloting by The Associated Press writers covering the conference.