Utah heads into the 2016 season looking to improve on last season's 10-3 record and Las Vegas Bowl victory. In order to do that, they will have to successfully navigate the 17th hardest schedule in the country as rated by ESPN. The silver lining is both schools picked to finish ahead of Utah in the Pac-12 south (USC & UCLA) have tougher schedules (no.1 and no.7). With several tough games lined up for this season let's take a look at the schedule and who the toughest opponent will be.
| Date | Home/Away | Opponent |
| Sept. |