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Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham watches a replay during a game between the University of Utah and the TCU Horned Frogs at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. The TCU Horned Frogs defeated the Utah Utes 13-7. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
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It’s not the position Utah players and coaches thought they would be in at this point, but seven weeks in, the Utes are 4-3 with a 1-3 record in Big 12 play.
As Kyle Whittingham’s team looks to get back on track with its first win in over a month, here’s a look at five stats that paint the picture of Utah’s 2024 season.
89.9: Right tackle Spencer Fano’s PFF grade
The 2024 season started off a little bit shaky for sophomore Spencer Fano. As a freshman, Fano was entrusted with probably the most vital spot along the offensive line, protecting the quarterback’s blind side at left tackle.
This year, he moved to right tackle, his old high school position.
There were certainly ups and downs during Fano’s first season, and he had a rough first game against Southern Utah in the 2024 opener, allowing a sack and four pressures, two of which resulted in a quarterback hurry.
Utah receiver Money Parks (10) and offensive lineman Spencer Fano (55) celebrate after a Parks TD against TCU at Rice-Eccles Stadium Oct. 19, 2024. Fano has been a bright spot on the Utes’ offensive line this season. | Brice Tucker, Deseret News
Since that game, however, he’s been not only Utah’s best offensive lineman, but one of its best offensive players, period.
The young tackles — sophomore Fano and redshirt freshman Caleb Lomu — have been the strength of the offensive line, while the interior has struggled at times, especially against…
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Publish date : 2024-10-24 21:30:00
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