Utah Football: Way-too-early game-by-game predictions for 2021

9. Stanford (W)

Just like Washington State, Stanford has also been on a downward slope in the past couple of years. But regardless, they are likely to be more of a challenge for Utah, one reason being because this time around the Utes are on the road.

There appears to be very little to dig into about this battle, other than the facts that the Cardinal have shown minuscule improvement following 2020 as of now, and that Utah should officially be on a win streak heading into to the showdown.

Record: 7-2 (4-2)

10. Arizona (W)

This just might be the easiest game to predict in Utah’s whole conference slate. Arizona is the frontrunner to be dead last in the not just their division, but the entire Pac-12.

The only factor that could make the Wildcats a “threat” is that this game will be played on their turf, but the Utes should still win soundly. If the spread were set today, it would probably be anywhere from 21-24 points in favor of Utah.

Record: 8-2 (5-2)

11. Oregon (L)

In what should be both the final and most convincing loss of Utah’s regular season will be dealt by the mighty Ducks of Oregon. The Ducks are the defending Pac-12 champions and have given no reason for anyone to doubt their chances of returning to such a status in 2021.

Oregon skunked the Utes in their last matchup, and no matter how good Utah may look heading into their next one, a victory just feels too far away from reality.

Record: 8-3 (5-3)

12. Colorado (W)

The Utes should finish their regular season on a good note when hosting the Colorado Buffaloes. The Buffs looked better in 2020, but still found a way to be manhandled by Utah, 38-21.

The Utes have dominated this series in the bulk of their last several battles, and there are currently no implications siding with anything different for this next one on the horizon.

Final Record: 9-3 (6-3)

Utah should end their 2021 schedule with a brag-worthy 9-3 record, and a bid to a rather notable bowl game to face a worthy adversary. However, there seems to be a very little chance of the Utes securing a conference title and, subsequently, a New Year’s Six matchup.