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FILE - In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, Colorado head coach Karl Dorrell, center, leads his players onto the gridiron to host UCLA in an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Dorrell was selected as the PAC-12 coach of the year. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Broussard, Jefferson headline AP All-Pac-12 football team

By John Marshall Dec. 25, 2020 12:04 PM EST

Utah quarterback Jake Bentley (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Washington State, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington at USC 12/18/2020

Dec. 19, 2020 01:33 PM EST

Southern California quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws over Arizona linebacker Jalen Harris (49) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
After 2 canceled games, Utah set to open against No. 20 USC

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 03:19 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Colorado in Salt Lake City. The return of football isn't likely to make much of a dent in the losses athletic departments across the Pac-12 will ultimately incur because of the coronavirus pandemic. Faced with dramatic budget shortfalls, most schools in the league have already resorted to layoffs, furloughs, and cutting some sports entirely. At Utah, football coach Kyle Whittingham and men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak both took salary cuts to help offset up to $60 million in projected losses. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Utah sets sights on 3rd straight Pac-12 South Division title

By Pat Graham Oct. 28, 2020 02:16 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo, Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham looks on before the start of their NCAA college football game against Colorado in Salt Lake City. The return of football isn't likely to make much of a dent in the losses athletic departments across the Pac-12 will ultimately incur because of the coronavirus pandemic. Faced with dramatic budget shortfalls, most schools in the league have already resorted to layoffs, furloughs, and cutting some sports entirely. At Utah, football coach Kyle Whittingham and men's basketball coach Larry Krystkowiak both took salary cuts to help offset up to $60 million in projected losses. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Inexperience creates questions for usually tough Ute defense

By John Coon Oct. 16, 2020 01:12 PM EDT

Utah running back Zack Moss celebrates after a touchdown against UCLA during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
No. 8 Utah routs UCLA 49-3 to improve to 9-1.

By John Coon Nov. 16, 2019 11:17 PM EST

BYU defensive back Dayan Ghanwoloku (5) takes down Utah running back Zack Moss (2) in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Moss runs for TD, No. 14 Utah beats BYU 30-12 in opener

By John Coon Aug. 30, 2019 02:29 AM EDT

BYU coach Kalani Sitake yells at an official during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Utah, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
No. 14 Utah-BYU game resumes after 54-minute lightning delay

By John Coon Aug. 30, 2019 01:37 AM EDT