SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Bitter memories of last season’s offensive struggles are fading for a resurgent Utah team.

The No. 25 Utes enter their home opener against Cal Poly on Saturday riding a wave of momentum following a dominant 43-10 victory over UCLA.

Utah gashed the Bruins for 492 total yards and averaged 6.2 yards per play last weekend. The Utes averaged more than six yards per play only twice in 12 games last season. They tallied 30 first downs and went 14-of-17 on third down. Utah also scored touchdowns on all six of their trips inside the red zone.

Defensively, the Utes allowed just 220 yards and 14 first downs. UCLA gave up four sacks, five tackles for loss, and went 2-of-11 on third down.

“We did a good job controlling the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball, and that

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