CORVALLIS, Ore. — Horrendous weather conditions, fumbles and another week of stalling in the red zone weren't enough to stop the Utes in Corvallis as they escaped with a win over the Oregon State Beavers and former Utah defensive coordinator Gary Andersen, 19-14.

Here are my instant observations from the Utes’ victory.

Joe Williams returns in style

Joe Williams had perhaps the shortest retirement of any athlete in college football history. Coming back after just 27 days on the sidelines, Williams rushed for 179 yards on 34 carries, the largest total in either category for the Utes this season.