Vanquish the Foe · Nov 21, 2018
Utah by the numbers: Utes boast great defense, solid offense
Photo by Gene Sweeney Jr/Getty ImagesWith a 8-3 record, #17 ranking in the college football rankings and a spot in the Pac 12 title game, Utah is in the midst of one of the best seasons in program history.
As has often been the case under Coach Kyle Whittingham, Utah is winning games due in large part to a stout defense.
Here is how Utah ranks statistically on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.
Defense
The BYU offense will need to have one of their best performances of the season versus a very good Utah defense. Utah isn’t vulnerable in many areas, but teams have had moderate success passing the ball versus the Utes.
Yard allowed per game: 312 (14th)