Utes Opponent Breakdown: Idaho Vandals
- Utah's revamped defense opens against Idaho quarterback Joshua Wood, who produced more than 400 total yards against Cal Poly after combining for 21 passing and rushing touchdowns last season.
- Idaho returns four offensive-line starters with 83 combined starts, but its opener featured weak run blocking, frequent pressure on Wood and repeated penalties, creating a favorable trench matchup for Utah.
- Utah's secondary will be tested by Tony Harste, Ryan Jezioro and Zach Card after the Idaho trio combined for 351 receiving yards and two touchdowns in the Vandals' opener.
- Utah's offense draws an Idaho defense that allowed 197 rushing yards and 318 passing yards with four touchdowns against Cal Poly, including coverage busts, missed tackles and only one sack.
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