Every season, a program emerges from the shadows to shake up the balance of college football. Sometimes it’s a team that’s been overlooked, other times it’s one that has hovered just below the spotlight, waiting for the right moment. Utah, steady and stubborn, has built its reputation on defense and resilience, but questions around its offense have long capped its ceiling. That’s why ESPN’s Roddy Jones issued a warning that may force fans to look closer at the Utes. His words carried weight—and just enough suspense to raise eyebrows.
“Keep an eye on Utah this year,” Jones said on ESPN College Football , before laying out his case in full. “They have two tackles that could be first-round picks, potentially top 10.” Clearly, Jones is raising the stakes here, as Spencer Fano and Caleb L