This has been going on for years. Against good teams the defense steps up but the offense does not. Clearly, the focus in recruiting and coaching is on the defense. Probably because Whitt is a defensive guy not an offensive. As a result, the offense goes neglected. It's a limitation that Whitt has yet to compensate.
So if you're a Utah fan and want to stay this course, go right on ahead. Your defense will consistently be tough and give your offense a chance. But because your coach neglects his offense, your offense will constantly shoot your defense in the foot. You will be limited to be a poor/mediocre program because 1 half is functioning at a PAC12 level while the other half is barely functioning at a Mtn West Conference level. Cain, Wynn, Wilson, and Schultz were serviceable in the MWC. But they aren't at the PAC12 level.