Pac 12 Power Rankings Week 3: Can Stanford run the table?

Utah struggles but comes away with victory over San Jose State

It took a bit before the Utah Utes (3-0) could get things going against the San Jose Spartans. After they did it was basically all downhill from there. The Utah defense thanks to 10 sacks of quarterbacks of Josh Love and Kenny Potter. The defense also turned three turnovers into 17 points and that was the final difference in the score 34-17.

”It’s contagious,” said defensive end, Hunter Dimick. ”As an identity, we’re still trying to build that. This was a step in the right direction.”

Both Dimick and Filipo Mokofisi registered two sacks while eight different Utes collected the remaining. With all the pressure they eventually knocked Potter out of the game with five sacks before the first half could end.

On Offense wide receiver Tim Patrick has looked strong. He gives the Utes a vertical threat and is 19th in the nation in yards with 285, has collected 14 receptions, and all four of Utah’s touchdowns.

Quarterback Troy Williams has been using both his feet and his arm to produce points. Against the Spartans, he threw for 20-28-257-1 and had 28 yards on three carries. On the season, Williams has thrown for 723 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions.

This week the Utes will take on the USC Trojans (1-2) in a critical game for both teams. Utah doesn’t want to slip down the Pac-12 ladder and USC is looking to keep their Rose Bowl hopes alive.