It was an excellent game in Salt Lake City, for Utah fans. It was a tough loss for the Trojans, but at least they played better, with some heart and emotion.
First time starting quarterback Sam Darnold looked good in his debut leading the offense, but three first half turnovers are difficult to overcome, especially on the road.
If this were the season opener, the coaches could build on an impressive, but losing effort. Unfortunately, it’s not.
Team weaknesses that were identified last month came home to roost as Utah ran the ball down the Trojans’ throat.