Besides the DBs needing to step-up — and as I commented earlier, half the issue vs USC was due to USC having all-world receivers — the DL needs to do better at tackling. USC QB escaped several times when DL tried an arm tackle. Even with all-world receivers USC was held to 30 points and if the Utes could have done better converting to TDs in the red zone the outcome could have been different, certainly closer.
KWhitt’s game management by stringing together long drives via the run should help keep Wazzu’s ohfense on the bench for long stretches, so they may not get that many opportunities.
The unsettled weather may help dampen the long passing game as well.