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Most underrated college football programs of last 10 years

By Michael Collins

Dec 19, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) tackles Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) in the Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium. Utah defeated BYU 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2015; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Brigham Young Cougars defensive lineman Bronson Kaufusi (90) tackles Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) in the Las Vegas Bowl at Sam Boyd Stadium. Utah defeated BYU 35-28. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 28, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) after a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 28, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) celebrates with offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) after a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 3: Utah Utes

Average Rank Movement, +10.25

Moved from unranked to top 25:
2008 (No. 2)
2014 (No. 21)
2015 (No. 17)
2016 (No. 23)

The Utes got a lot of notice while under the able command of Urban Meyer, but once he left for

greener pastures

bigger paychecks, and Utah moved to the Pac-12, preseason notices were almost impossible.

Even so, while few people talk about Utah before a season begins, they always seem to make waves, even if they don’t quite finish in the rankings.

The Utes are the second team who found the grit to climb out of the ranks of zero into top 25 glory during four different seasons, despite most of the press and voters giving the Utes little chance of being a contender more often than not.

If the Utes are one of the country’s most underrated programs, then you can bet Kyle Whittingham is also one of the nation’s most underrated coaches.

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