The Utes opened up with a victory on Thursday night in front of 48,000 plus in Rice-Eccles Stadium, spoiling Jim Harbaugh's debut. Although there were many players worthy of individual accolades, we awarded Game Balls to those we thought were the best.
Satin Red helmets, a new paint job for the field house and a record capacity crowd added to the unbelievable atmosphere Thursday night. The moment the teams ran out of the tunnel, electricity shot through the entirety of a raucous Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah dominated from the first snap and although it wasn't an offensive exhibition, Utah did what they had to do to ensure a win against Jim Harbaugh's Wolverines.