Oh, Utah did not fail to disappoint without starting. Quarterback Cam Rising and freshman Nate Johnson. Bryson Barnes began a hot start and threw a 70-yard touchdown pass to vast receiver-x Money Parks. They both were money on Florida double coverage despite connecting only once.
Transfer Graham Mertz looked to overcome the odds and resort to the ground game, which hardly established momentum in 17 yards of 19 rushing attempts. It was certainly not a better day for special teams either as within the first opportunity of the game to redeem points from a crucial Barnes capitalizing lead, Florida missed a field goal sending it with mere seconds to also punt off a illegal defensive substitution penalty electing the Utes choice to run it for a score by Johnson this particular time.
The Florida Gators are hosting Tennessee in a couple weeks so as many pundits want to say their season is over. It is not. And if it is they have coach Billy Napier and staff to look forward to the 2024 class.
But for now, Utah is looking steady with a 1-0 record, considering their first loss at Florida in 2022. The defense played great, sacking Mertz five times, and expect the Utes to face their most challenging game and rivalry between USC and Caleb Williams on October 21.
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