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FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2017, file photo, Utah running back Zack Moss dives with the ball during an NCAA college football game against San Jose State in Salt Lake City. While the two Los Angeles teams adjust to new quarterbacks, and the Arizona teams break in new coaches, steady Utah has nine starters back on offense, including quarterback Tyler Huntley and running back Zack Moss. Not to mention continuity at the helm with coach Kyle Whittingham. (Trent Nelson/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File)

Utah poised to make a move in the Pac-12 South

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) readies a pass as Washington defender Ezekiel Turner moves in during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 18, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Utah one win from becoming bowl eligible after odd season

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley prepares to throw a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UCLA on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Huntley throws for 4 TDs, Utah rolls to 48-17 win over UCLA

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham walks the sidelines during their NCAA college football game against Oregon Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)

Missing edge: Utah struggling mentally during 4-game skid

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

This Oct. 14, 2017 photo shows Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looking on from the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Southern California in Los Angeles. Whittingham joked with his sports information director near the end of his weekly news conference, Monday, Oct. 23, 2017 saying, “Save me, Liz. Save me.” Things have fallen apart for Utah and there’s no clear explanation why. Whittingham has taken responsibility and said the coaches need to be better, but production has fallen off across the board. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

No Identity: Utah struggling during 3-game losing streak

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern California in Los Angeles. Faced with the decision to kick an extra point to tie or go for two and the lead late in games last weekend, two college football coaches did not hesitate to basically put it all one play instead of trying to get to overtime. &quot;It would have been a gamble to kick the extra point,&quot; said Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, whose team failed to convert with 42 seconds left in the fourth quarter and lost 28-27 at Southern California last Saturday night. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)

Go for 2 or play for OT? How coaches make that call

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2016, file photo, Southern California quarterback Sam Darnold (14) passes the ball against Utah in the first half during an NCAA college football game in Salt Lake City. Before Darnold led USC on a 13-game winning streak that made him a Rose Bowl champion and a Heisman Trophy contender, the quarterback made his first career start against Utah last season and lost, Darnold gets a chance to right one of the few wrongs against him on Saturday night when the No. 13 Trojans host the Utes to decide the clear front-runner in the Pac-12 South. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Darnold gets another shot at Utes when No. 13 USC hosts Utah

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Williams likely to start at QB for No. 20 Utah vs. Stanford

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley watches from the side line after getting injured in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz. Utah defeated Arizona 30-24. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Utah QB Huntley injured, senior backup Williams stayed ready

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 1, 2016, file photo, Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley throws down field in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Southern Utah in Salt Lake City. Huntley will be Utah's starting quarterback after beating out senior returning starter Troy Williams. The decision to start Huntley was a bit of a surprise since Williams started all 13 games last season and was voted an offensive captain last week. Williams threw for 2,757 yards and 15 touchdowns with eight interceptions last season.(AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

Growth, consistency help Utah’s Huntley earn starting QB job

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2016, file photo, Utah running back Zack Moss (2) carries against California during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Berkeley, Calif. Moss is officially the No. 1 running back for the Utah Utes after a tight camp competition with Armand Shyne ended in a long-term injury to Shyne. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Utah’s Zack Moss named No. 1 RB after injury to Armand Shyne

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

New offense key to success for 2017 Utah Utes

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham speaks at Pac-12 NCAA college football Media Day, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Utah is growing into a defensive back factory as the Utes are regularly sending cornerbacks and safeties to the NFL, including four off the 2016 roster. Coach Kyle Whittingham thinks the 2017 defensive backfield could be even better. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

High expectations for Utah DBs despite losses to NFL

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

Utah’s Kyle Whittingham receives extension through 2021

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Utah hurting coming into Oregon State game

By ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham reacts during the team's NCAA college football game against BYU in Salt Lake City. Whittingham hadn’t thought of the fact that Arizona’s Rich Rodriguez is the lone active Pac-12 coach he hasn’t beaten in league play. The Wildcats are 4-0 against the No. 24-ranked Utes since Rodriguez took over in 2012. “It’s not on my mind, but I guess it should be,” Whittingham said. “It’s right. It’s accurate. They’ve had our number the last four years.” The teams meet this week. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

No. 21 Utah loses another RB, Shyne done for the season

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham reacts during the team's NCAA college football game against BYU in Salt Lake City. Whittingham hadn’t thought of the fact that Arizona’s Rich Rodriguez is the lone active Pac-12 coach he hasn’t beaten in league play. The Wildcats are 4-0 against the No. 24-ranked Utes since Rodriguez took over in 2012. “It’s not on my mind, but I guess it should be,” Whittingham said. “It’s right. It’s accurate. They’ve had our number the last four years.” The teams meet this week. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

No. 24 Utah rallies for 36-23 win over Arizona

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE- In this Sept. 10, 2016, file photo, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham reacts during the team's NCAA college football game against BYU in Salt Lake City. Whittingham hadn’t thought of the fact that Arizona’s Rich Rodriguez is the lone active Pac-12 coach he hasn’t beaten in league play. The Wildcats are 4-0 against the No. 24-ranked Utes since Rodriguez took over in 2012. “It’s not on my mind, but I guess it should be,” Whittingham said. “It’s right. It’s accurate. They’ve had our number the last four years.” The teams meet this week. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)

No. 24 Utah looks to end losing streak against Arizona

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 11, 2015, file photo, Utah quarterback Chase Hansen looks to throw during a scrimmage at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Redshirt sophomore Hansen was the quarterback of the future when he arrived at Utah, but circumstances pushed him to safety last season. What was thought to be a temporary move at the time has become a full-time job as the Utes now have one of the young budding safeties in the Pac-12. (Scott Sommerdorf/The Salt Lake Tribune via AP, File)

From QB to safety, Chase Hansen excels for No. 24 Utah

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press

California's Demetris Robertson, left, celebrates, celebrates his 39-yard touchdown catch with teammate Patrick Worstell against Utah during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Center J.J. Dielman out for No. 24 Utah as injuries mount

By KAREEM COPELAND - Associated Press