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Utah Football: 3 teams the Utes will blow out in 2021

By Connor Muldowney

Nov 23, 2019; Tucson, AZ, USA; Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) catches a pass and scores a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 23, 2019; Tucson, AZ, USA; Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) catches a pass and scores a touchdown against the Arizona Wildcats during the first half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 19, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III (8) runs back an interception for a touchdown past Washington State Cougars running back Max Borghi (21) in the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2020; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes cornerback Clark Phillips III (8) runs back an interception for a touchdown past Washington State Cougars running back Max Borghi (21) in the fourth quarter at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

It was tough to choose between Oregon State and Washington State for this spot, but judging on how Utah handled the Cougars last season, I expect the same, if not worse, in 2021.

Utah beat Washington State by 17 last season as Nick Rolovich’s Cougars capped off a 1-3 first year. Washington State will have a better 2021 season, but I don’t think it’s going to be able to keep up with Utah which added some solid talent this offseason in the form of Baylor quarterback transfer Charlie Brewer, Oklahoma running back TJ Pledger, and LSU running back Chris Curry.

The Cougars could push for a bowl game, but this will be their second tough game in a row and they’re forced to travel to Salt Lake City for a second straight year.

Tough break for Washington State which should start the year 2-0.

Rolovich’s offense should be better than 75th in total yards and scoring like it was last year, but the defense needs drastic improvements from its 111th ranking in 2020. I don’t know if that’s going to happen in 2021.

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