I also believe the confidence is 100% real. This team will be tough to deal with, on both sides of the ball. Health is paramount at all positions, even more so at QB. If Cam can keep himself healthy, then all bets are off. I strongly believe we can average 38-40 points per game. I also think we are going to see more designed runs/RPO’s for Cam this year, which makes this offense even more diverse and in certain situations indefensible because someone on offense will be unaccounted for. Way too many weapons at each position not to succeed. Mix in Ludwig’s schemes and experience and watch out! Might even see the Utes going for it often on 4th down depending on field position.
If we can get 1-2 defensive stops per half, then we will win a lot of games and most by a comfortable margin. I think we see a defense that is able to put more pressure on the QB this year as opposed to last. If so, we will win the turnover game. As with any magical season, we will need to catch a couple breaks along the way as there is always a game or two where things don’t go as planned and our Utes will have to dig deep to get themselves out of a hole. I think we have the leadership to do this.
Florida will be much improved and Coach Napier will have that team ready to play. Won’t be easy and if it is, then we know we are onto something special. UCLA will be better and a very tough road game, although we seem to play well at the Rose Bowl. USC will be much better but don’t think they will have the defense to prevent us from outscoring them. Also not 100% sold on Caleb Williams just yet. Sure he is talented but didn’t fare all that well against the better BIG 12 defenses. Watch out for a letdown game at WSU, tough place to play and Cam Ward will be very good. Despite last year’s success against Oregon, doesn’t mean squat this year, especially at Autzen stadium.
Our schedule is filled with tough games, but, this is a tough and talented team. One day, one week and one opponent at a time. Go Utes!
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