Category Archives: Utah Utes

Utah’s defense has always been one of its strengths, with their hometown being known as “Sack Lake City” since the 2013 season.  They led the Pac-12 in total sacks from 2013-2016 with 171 and trailed only Clemson for the lead in the entire FBS.  While watching the film from their recent game against the Southern…

The Utah Utes have been one of the most consistent college football programs across the country in the last few years, and are consistently underrated by national outlets, as they have begun each of the last three season unranked and finished all three seasons in the Top 25.  The Utah Utes offense is heavily based…

Joe Williams should have been included in the 2017 Inside the Pylon Draft Guide.  That’s what I was saying in January.  As it was, my fellow running back scouts and the big four of Jon Ledyard, Jeff Feyerer, Shane Alexander, and Dan Hatman decided he was not a top 100 player in this draft.  By…

Marcus Williams’s sideline-to-sideline range makes him an attractive proposition as a single-high safety at the next level.  The spread of Seattle’s Cover 3 system across the league has made this rare type of player very sought after.  A free safety who has range is crucial to the success of this scheme.  What is also important…

With the rise of spread offenses, teams have begun to incorporate more wrinkles into their schemes.  The Utah Utes are no different, as Ryan Dukarm shows with a break down of their Run-Pass-Option game.  The Utah Utes are off to an impressive start to the 2016 college football season, and one of the main reasons for their…

“When you blitz, if you don’t get home, the band is going to play.”  This phrase, stated by ESPN analyst Rod Gilmore during the Utah–Arizona State broadcast, is a truism of football.  When a defense decides to blitz, especially when they use a zero blitz, either they pressure the quarterback or they give up a big play.… 

Two surprising Pac-12 contenders square off Saturday in a conference showdown, when #23 California travels to Salt Lake City to take on #5 Utah.  Mark Schofield breaks down the California passing concepts.  This game features some standout offensive players, including Utah RB Devontae Booker, California wide receiver Kenny Lawler, and California quarterback Jared Goff.  The…

College football is a wonderful game, with its rich traditions, colorful personalities and fan bases, and the tremendous effort from the players on the field.  Each week Mark Schofield brings us some of the plays, players and schemes that stood out from the previous weekend in the CFB Reel Film Review, featuring Alabama, Utah, and Baylor.… 

The College Bowl Season is upon us, and Pylon University is bringing the breakdowns on offense, defense, and special teams, along with the sport’s traditions and great moments.  In this edition, it’s the Las Vegas Bowl preview, one of five bowl games that get things started Saturday.  The Matchup WHO: Utah Utes (8-4) vs. Colorado…

With quarterback Marcus Mariota leading the way, the Oregon Ducks are again contending for the Pac-12 crown, and perhaps a spot in the College Football Playoffs.  With a slew of Heisman Trophy candidates from eastern schools getting more national TV exposure, where does Mariota stand?  FCU’s Andrew Pina takes a closer look at the junior…

In college football, polls and rankings are the ultimate seeds of debate.  Our Pylon University panel of experts bring you a rundown of national title contenders each week.  We’ll be looking at teams, plays, trends, and experiences that make college football great ‒ from Division 3 to the Power Conferences ‒ along with key weekend…

Each week, Pylon University’s Mark Schofield looks at the Offensive Plays of the Week, highlighting great performances, great efforts, and great players.  Ever since Dwight Clark leapt off the Candlestick Park grass on a grey Sunday in San Francisco, completing “The Catch” and propelling the 49ers to their first Super Bowl, the play known as…