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Utah football: What to expect after Williams retirement, Fitts injury and Butler-Byrd return

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Even fans grumbled that Williams did not appear to be the same back, and it looked as though junior Troy McCormick (22 carries, 117 yards) and freshman Zack Moss (12 carries, 58 yards) would challenge him for the starting job.

Now, McCormick and Moss are both poised to inherit the carries Williams left on the table, although Moss projects to take on more of the role that Williams brought. Together with sophomore transfer Armand Shyne (8 carries, 19 yards), running backs coach Dennis Erickson said he foresees a three-headed rushing attack.

" Zack overall does a lot of things.