DCtheUteFan Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Had this as a loss before, but with all the turmoil at USC right now, I think the Utes could win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Utah must be pretty close to clinching the South as long as it beats USC _or_ UCLA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clpp01 Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Had this as a loss before, but with all the turmoil at USC right now, I think the Utes could win. If Utah goes into LA and beats USC this week then the division race would essentially be over, if it isn't already. Would basically give them a 3 game lead over ASU and a 4 game lead over USC w/ tiebreakers and due to injuries I don't see either Arizona or UCLA being able to win out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Tricks Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Even if Utah loses this week, which I think they might since I can't remember the last time SC lost three in a row, the Utes would still be comfortably ahead of the Trojans due to remaining schedules. All the Utes have to worry about are Zona and UCLA. While USC still has Zona, UCLA, Cal, and Oregon to contend with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Card Tricks Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 The Utes have done a great job handling their run of success and the building expectations that go along with it. They've successfully vanquished the Sun Devil voodoo, even when things looked in doubt heading into the 4th. Because that's what championship teams do. And whether they go on to become the South division champions, Pac-12 champions, Rose Bowl champions, or national champions, this team definitely has the makings of a championship caliber team like those 2004 and 2008 Utah teams. A very tough test awaits them at the Coliseum next week. USC may be the most talented team they face all year. Their playmakers are faster than Cal's, their quarterback is more efficient than Cal's, and their lines are bigger than Cal's (although that hasn't proven to be much of a factor on defense for the Trojans this year). Utah swept the LA teams last year, so they'll have the confidence of knowing they can go toe-to-toe with the Trojans and Bruins. But winning in the Coliseum is something the Utes have yet to accomplish and I fully expect USC to come out in full desperation mode. The Utes are certainly talented enough to win next weekend but I don't think this one sets up well for them. Win or lose against SC, I don't believe Utah drops another one the rest of the way. Against Washington and Zona, the road environments will present a greater challenge than the actual teams they'll be facing. UCLA could be a very tricky game, especially if Rosen continues to improve. But the MUSS will be going nuts in what I expect to be Utah's home blackout game (they typically reserve those for the LA teams). And last but not least, the Utes always have the Buffs to contend with at the end of the season. And no matter how bad the Buffaloes are, they always seem to play their Rocky Mountain rivals close. But let's be honest, we all know that one's going to be a win. Which would leave Utah in prime position for a CFP, Rose, or Fiesta Bowl bid at worst, no matter what the outcome of the Pac-12 Championship is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utenation Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 The Utes have done a great job handling their run of success and the building expectations that go along with it. They've successfully vanquished the Sun Devil voodoo, even when things looked in doubt heading into the 4th. Because that's what championship teams do. And whether they go on to become the South division champions, Pac-12 champions, Rose Bowl champions, or national champions, this team definitely has the makings of a championship caliber team like those 2004 and 2008 Utah teams. A very tough test awaits them at the Coliseum next week. USC may be the most talented team they face all year. Their playmakers are faster than Cal's, their quarterback is more efficient than Cal's, and their lines are bigger than Cal's (although that hasn't proven to be much of a factor on defense for the Trojans this year). Utah swept the LA teams last year, so they'll have the confidence of knowing they can go toe-to-toe with the Trojans and Bruins. But winning in the Coliseum is something the Utes have yet to accomplish and I fully expect USC to come out in full desperation mode. The Utes are certainly talented enough to win next weekend but I don't think this one sets up well for them. Win or lose against SC, I don't believe Utah drops another one the rest of the way. Against Washington and Zona, the road environments will present a greater challenge than the actual teams they'll be facing. UCLA could be a very tricky game, especially if Rosen continues to improve. But the MUSS will be going nuts in what I expect to be Utah's home blackout game (they typically reserve those for the LA teams). And last but not least, the Utes always have the Buffs to contend with at the end of the season. And no matter how bad the Buffaloes are, they always seem to play their Rocky Mountain rivals close. But let's be honest, we all know that one's going to be a win. Which would leave Utah in prime position for a CFP, Rose, or Fiesta Bowl bid at worst, no matter what the outcome of the Pac-12 Championship is. Not a bad take. Utah's blackout game will probably be Halloween against OSU. A bit of bad blood there with former UTE coaches there and stealing a few of our recruits. I expect the UTES to beat USC by a TD. USC is talented no doubt but they seem to be rudder-less right now. Their defense is very suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mano Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Opening lines have Utah as a 3.5 point dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utenation Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Opening lines have Utah as a 3.5 point dog. Vegasinsider opened at-3. It will be interesting to see how that moves this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I think this team refuses to consider a loss as an option. UTES have great Sr leadership at key positions. They have great talented underclass men. They are physical and athletic across both lines. If they can stay focused...who knows? I'm taking UTAH to W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
All Hail Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It's my turn to say something positive about the Utes for a change. I've already made my opinion known about what I ultimately think will happen to Utah and their season. However, I don't understand why Utah is a 3-point dog in this game. One thing Utah has in spades is mental toughness, something the Trojans don't seem to have at all. USC is without a true leader, is reeling, and will be playing an opponent that at minimum, is going to force them into a close game heading into the 4th. I have no confidence in USC's ability to win a close game, particularly against a team that has done nothing but win close games all season. I'd take the Utes on the moneyline and feel pretty damn good about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAC MAN Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Go Utes...beat USC and if CU wins, the Trojan will still be nice and comfy with Ralphie in the basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Last weekend proved that USC wasn't ready to rally around the flag after all the turmoil. I think they're done before kickoff. Utes by 2 TDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBug708 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I think this team refuses to consider a loss as an option. UTES have great Sr leadership at key positions. They have great talented underclass men. They are physical and athletic across both lines. If they can stay focused...who knows? I'm taking UTAH to W. I thought I was reading a Jalapeño take for a second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Sexington Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I thought I was reading a Jalapeño take for a second I guess I should feel bad that my team isn't falling apart, maybe apologize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Last week it was Duck fans wondering if they will actually be bowl eligible -- now it's our turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utenation Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It will be interesting if USC will play like a wounded animal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chile_Ute Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It will be interesting if USC will play like a wounded animal.That's what worries me. I say Utes by 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 It will be interesting if USC will play like a wounded animal. I feel like we might've seen that in South Bend. But who knows, maybe they need another week to process and regroup. Definitely not a game Utah should take lightly. Remember what USC did under Orgeron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scscsc89 Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Who the hell knows University of So Consistently Inconsistent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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