SALT LAKE CITY — The Runnin’ Utes claimed their first big win of the season Thursday in a lopsided affair over the visiting No. 25 USC Trojans. Although a solid win, with Utah in control for much of the game, Utah remains a team on the outside looking in.
As it stands, the Utes have a solid overall record (12-4, 3-1), but much of that came in a less-than-impressive nonconference schedule. Utah’s wins came against teams with an average RPI of 206, with a win over Colorado as its only “big” win until Thursday. However, the Buffaloes are 0-4 in Pac-12 play and appear to be one of the weaker teams in the conference.