SalUteopia

I haven’t done the math, and don’t understand all the scenarios, but I think UCLA losing, especially to a low-level team we beat, is kind of a big deal. UO losing also helps, and their game against OSU is no gimme. All I’m saying is losing next week won’t necessarily eliminate us from P12 CCG contention, which was looking likely if UO and UCLA had…[Read more]

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USC will still win going away (or will they?), but fun to watch them struggle. I’m rooting for Mike Sanford Jr., Colorado’s interim HC. Sko Buffs! 

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This game is not getting the attention it deserves. UW (1st in pass O in the nation) is a bad matchup for UO (117th in pass D in the nation). Plus the rivalry aspect. So I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ducks lose. It would be deflating for UO, and put to rest all the playoff talk. That’s a good sign for us.
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Oregon has looked very good since their abysmal loss against Georgia. They’re not invincible (is anybody in college football?), but winning against a top-10 team on the road is never easy. And despite the lower odds, it is going to be a tough pill to swallow if we lose at Eugene. Not the loss itself, but the season implications.
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Auburn, Dan Lanning have mutual interest in Tigers’ head coaching job:Sports Illustrated articleEven if only rumors, I hope this creates some distraction for the Ducks.

Obviously would’ve preferred better weather, but it’s not a dampener at all. It’s only going to make the victory that much sweeter. Sure, we could lose, but still worth it. What an amazing feeling and privilege it is to be able to support our team from such close quarters! Can’t wait to lose my voice, again! LFG!!! Go Utes!!!!!

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With rain and temperatures of mid-40s predicted for tomorrow, which team does it benefit/hurt more? Will it hurt UA more because they’re primarily a passing team? We’re not that pass-heavy, but can we rely more on the running game than we usually do? What about the crowd factor? Will the cold and rain take the fans out of it (I certainly hope not!…[Read more]

Whitt had mentioned in his presser that we’ll know more about Rising on Tues or Wed. I don’t see any official news, and I doubt there will be one. Does anybody have a latest update? Do we even know if Rising is practicing, or is that info under the wraps too?

Go Utes!!!

Link to ESPN article
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I have no knowledge of how bad the injuries are, and who is going to play, and who is not. But hypothetically, does the team that beat Wazzu beat UA? We’re playing at home, so we have that going for us. But UA looks formidable, especially their O, despite their poor record. Curious as to what Utehub thinks.

I know it’s all about CFP rankings starting this week, but still a fun exercise. UO, USC, UCLA should be a lock for 8,9,10, respectively, so having us 11 would be cool. Not sure tha has ever happened – 4 conf teams in a row. But I think Kansas St and Ole Miss (and maybe even Penn St) will be ahead, keeping us at 13 or 14. I’m fine with the 13-15…[Read more]

No data, only a gut feeling (more like wishful thinking). Do you see any upsets brewing today?

ECU is 2-0 in BigXll conf play with wins against giants TSPP and UCF, with matchups coming up against Cincinnati and Houston. ECU will be undisputed BigXll champs if they go 4-0.Am I doing this right?

Whitt is at 149 wins as Utah’s HC. Let’s get to 150 tonight. Get that man’s calves a statue already!

If you contribute or even lurk on this hub, I’m going to assume you’re an ardent Utah fan just like me. The wins are euphoric, but the losses take a much heavier toll. It doesn’t feel like“just a game”. Like most of you, I’m far too invested in our players, coaches, the whole program and university in general. That in itself is not a problem. But…[Read more]

Wazzu was a coin toss for me before USC (i.e. a 5), but after that win and Wazzu’s performance vs Oregon St, I’m at a 6.5. Mostly because it’s a road game, and Pullman will be hostile, and Wazzu will be looking to prove a point. Their D has been decent, and their O has struggled, but the way our STs are playing, they’re almost guaranteed a short…[Read more]