Who will have the better record this season...BYU or Utah?

[The Thriller]

So a question for all of the anit-Utes:

As it stands right now, Utah has at least a reasonable shot at 9-3 or 8-4. Considering the QB injuries, etc. would you consider 8 or 9 wins a success in their first season of Pac 12 play?

I felt they were an 8-4 team going in and I still feel that way. As it stands right now, that record is more likely to get them into the Sun Bowl as opposed to the Holiday Bowl, but overall I'd say it is right within where I thought this team would be.

And I will be elevating my expectations next year because Utah will return alot of talent and experience.

Absolutely a success. How can it not be?

I do however, believe that there are some disappointments/concerns:

#1 Utah could have beaten USC in California. I think beating punk Lane Kiffin in your first Pac-12 game would have been awesome.
#2 Utah needs a QB, badly. Until they fix that QB situation, there's only one way to go, DOWN... I think Cal, USC, Arizona, Wash, UCLA, Oregon St. will all be better next year. Not that Utah MUST win RIGHT NOW. But it sure would be nice to get in a few Pac-12 championships (or at least compete for one) while USC is down, UCLA sucks, Arizona is in turmoil, Cal is a mess, and before Sark gets his program rolling. Establish yourselves as early as possible as a top league team.

Utah needs to get themselves a qb!!! And fast!

 

[colton]

of their remaining schedule, who do you think they'll lose to?

Although Utah's likely going to be favored in all games from here out, I'd be shocked if they didn't lost at least one. Against Cal or against UCLA would seem most probably, to me.

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

Although Utah's likely going to be favored in all games from here out, I'd be shocked if they didn't lost at least one. Against Cal or against UCLA would seem most probably, to me.

Cal is the one that I think is up for grabs. After that, I'd at least like to think they can take care of home games against Oregon St, UCLA, and Colorado, along with road games @ Washington St and Arizona. Believe it or not, after Cal I think the 2nd most loseable game is @ Wash St.

 

[SaltyDawg]

FYI, Sagarin has Utah as #38 and having played the 9th toughest schedule in the nation so far. The best team Utah has left on the schedule is #55 UCLA. Also interesting to note, Montana State is # 77, Utah State is # 84.
https://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/fbt11.htm

 

[TroutBum]

I'll bet anyone here that Utah loses at least one more. $25.00? Salty? JM12?

Love,

Rico.

 

[7StraightIsGreat]

I'll bet anyone here that Utah loses at least one more. $25.00? Salty? JM12?

Love,

Rico.

I orginially had them at 8-4 and I've just got a hunch that they do lose one more before it's all said and done, so I can't take the bet. But, I don't mind them going 5-and-1 over their last 6 if that's what happens. It's exactly where I thought they'd be and considering the lack of QB talent and the injuries to the one fairly decent QB they had, I'd certainly call it a respectable first year in their new conference.

 

[YB85]

I'll bet anyone here that Utah loses at least one more. $25.00? Salty? JM12?

Love,

Rico.

I had them at 7-5, so I'll pass.

 

[Bronco70]

This is a good question. In all seriousness, I forgot about this, and none of the parties involved contacted me about it. (that I can remember) I don't recall actually making terms for the bets, but I'm sure I would've bet $25.00 per. I am game to pay my debts, even if my drug-soaked mind doesn't remember. PM me, jerk faces.

I only bet you lunch, but I'd be more than happy to collect.

 

[SaltyDawg]

I'll bet anyone here that Utah loses at least one more. $25.00? Salty? JM12?

Love,

Rico.

Talk to me after this week. I need to see how the offense looks against Cal. But if the Utes are going to lose another game, Cal is it. Don't get me wrong, I think the Utes can beat Cal too. But I think Cal is the last team on the schedule that might have a chance at beating the Utes.

 

[TroutBum]

Talk to me after this week. I need to see how the offense looks against Cal. But if the Utes are going to lose another game, Cal is it. Don't get me wrong, I think the Utes can beat Cal too. But I think Cal is the last team on the schedule that might have a chance at beating the Utes.

Some things change...