Utah players get ready for an NCAA college football game against San Jose State on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Mathew Sumner)

 Mathew Sumner

Last week: Defeated San Jose State 34-17

This week: vs. USC (Friday, 6 p.m., Fox Sports 1)

Comment: It’s been an interesting stretch for the Utes. Senior tailback Joe Williams retired. DE Kylie Fitts suffered a season-ending foot injury. And WR Corey Butler-Byrd got reinstated from suspension. Utah needs playmakers on the outside to help inconsistent QB Troy Williams, who, like Rosen, has a 4-4 TD-INT ratio. It’s nice when your defense can get 10 sacks, as happened against San Jose State last week.Β 

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