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Utah NCAA Football Predictions 2009

Written June 30, 2009 by InfoPlays

2009 Utah Football Predictions After finishing 13-0 last season with a Sugar Bowl victory over Alabama, the Utah Utes were a little sour about not getting a shot at a National Title. Utah has a growing tradition, and they’re one of the few MWC schools without financial woes. Year after year they bring in impressive recruiting classes and stability. It adds up to a dominant program, which is what everyone in the country saw last season. This might not be a BCS year for the Utes, but another conference title is within their reach and another bowl is all but certain. The Utes are listed at +7500 to win the 2010 BCS National Championship according to the most recent college football odds. If they go unbeaten again, it would be tough to keep this team away from a National Title shot.

Offense: Utah has to replace MWC Offensive Player of the Year, Brian Johnson, at quarterback which was the biggest concern in spring practice. He didn’t do it alone, though, with QB Corbin Louks averaging 8.1 yards/carry on 27 carries while scoring three times in running situations a year ago. Louks is back, but passing remains a staple in the Utes spread offense. Junior college transfer Terrance Cain came in and battled in the spring, but the real surprise was freshman Jordan Wynn. He packed on 20 pounds from the time he arrived in January to the end of spring ball. Coach Kyle Whittingham has not ruled out using a two-quarterback system, but he’d certainly prefer not to.

Redshirt freshman DeVonte Christopher has moved from QB to wide receiver, and he might take some snaps in the Wildcat formation to utilize his skill set. Senior Matt Asiata is a power rusher who ran for 7-7 yards last year despite sharing carries with Darrell Mack. Right now, he’s ahead ot junior Eddie Wide and red shirt freshman Sausan Shakerin, a former Class 5A high school MVP in Utah. Losing the top three receivers from last year’s squad will certainly be felt, but Jereme Brooks, David Reed and Aiona Key are back. Key was one of the most touted recruits in the league last season, but by the time he finally got his academics in order, the receiver rotation had already been set. Senior left tackle Zane Beadles anchors a line with enough experience to carry the team early. Zane Taylor, who started every game last season, has been moved from center to guard to maximize his talents.

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Defense: Utah would be entering the 2009 season with one of the most dominant defenses in the MWC if end Paul Kruger had decided against leaving early for the NFL Draft. Kruger was a second-round pick, tops in the MWC. Derrick Shelby and Nai Fotu are in a heated battled to take his old spot heading into the fall. Koa Misi at right end was overshadowed by Kruger, but he could come into his own this season.

Junior college transfer James Aiono and freshman Latu Heimuli are two newcomers that could make a difference at the tackle positions inside. The leader of the defense is rover linebacker Stevenson Sylvester, who had a monster game against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl with 7 tackles, 3 sacks and a fumble recovery. Safeties Robert Johnson and Joe Dale return, but the Utes will need some inexperienced players to step up as they break in a pair of new cornerbacks.

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