Huntley’s presence as the starting quarterback in offensive coordinator Troy Taylor’s new offense ironically seemed to relegate Moss to a supporting role. The driving force on offense was Huntley’s dual-threat abilities for the first month of the season.
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But Moss’ importance became undeniable by the end of the regular season. The sophomore became the program’s fourth consecutive 1,000-yard rusher with a 196-yard rushing performance as the Utes clinched their fourth consecutive postseason berth.