Game-by-game predictions beyond spring 2024 for Utah football

In what will be the first season as a member of the Big 12 for head coach Kyle Whittingham and Utah Football, the Utes will immediately be among the favorites to reach the title game in Arlington, Texas in December.

One obvious reason is that Utah gets both quarterback Cam Rising and tight end Brant Kuithe back from season-ending knee injuries from 2022, along with fourteen other returning starters on both sides of the ball. The program is also one of the best managed in the country.

Here are game-by-game predictions for Utah ahead of the 2024 season.

The last time the Utes faced their FCS opponent, they won 73-7. There’s a reason why this is a “cupcake” opening week match.

Prediction: Win (1-0)

It’s hard to get an indication of how good Dave Aranda’s squad will be after a 3-9 season in 2023, and despite signing dynamic Toledo quarterback DeQuan Finn into the portal and signing the former After hiring Texas State head coach Jake Spavital as offensive coordinator, I expect Baylor to improve only slightly.

Last year’s game went down to the wire, but Utah’s rejuvenated offense and home field advantage will be too much for the Bears in the conference opener.

Prediction: Win (2-0, 1-0 Big 12)