SALT LAKE CITY — Utah left the desert with a win to remain undefeated this season after beating Arizona 30-24 in a down-to-the-wire game. Despite some struggles, the win kept the Utes in the national rankings.
Utah moved up to No. 19 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll Sunday, jumping up two spots from its previous ranking of No. 21. Utah has been ranked in the Coaches Poll all season, including the preseason rankings.
Utah is one of three teams in the Pac-12 to get a road win in conference play this weekend and one of 16 undefeated teams left in the country.