Utah Football Rise Under Coach Whittingham Highlights Passing Game Concerns

Utah's football team has shown significant offensive improvement, averaging over 50 points and 500 yards per game, but head coach Kyle Whittingham expressed a desire for more explosive passing plays and greater involvement of wide receivers like Jackson Bennee to stretch the field. Despite a less sharp performance against Cal Poly compared to UCLA, Utah remains focused on preparation and taking care of the football as they prepare to face Wyoming. Meanwhile, BYU football is off to a 2-0 start with a dominant defense allowing only three points over two games, yet concerns remain about the offense's inconsistency and critical errors such as penalties and punt return fumbles, which have tempered enthusiasm despite a recent 27-3 win over Stanford. BYU's defense, led by Jay Hill, is considered elite and versatile, capable of adjusting to different fronts and schemes, which is expected to keep them competitive in the Big 12. Both Utah and BYU are navigating early season challenges with a focus on building on their strengths and addressing weaknesses to contend in their conference schedules.