(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah quarterback Devon Dampier (4) on the Utah Utes spring soccer recreation in Salt Lake Metropolis on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Utah’s fall camp begins Thursday.
Which suggests — and sure, I do know I’ve mentioned this again and again in our TribUte newsletters — it’s virtually time for faculty soccer.
With that being mentioned, I wished to take the chance to forecast Utah’s 2025 results, recreation by recreation. I don’t have a crystal ball, however listed below are my predictions for the season.
What an ideal first check for the Utes. This matchup actually acquired extra fascinating as soon as UCLA signed former five-star and Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava within the spring transfer portal.
Nonetheless, I believe the Utes have the higher hand over the Bruins defensively.
Prediction: Utah defeats UCLA, 28-21 (1-0)
That is what many consult with as a “purchase recreation.”
There’s not a lot else to say about this contest apart from that it is going to be a blowout.
Prediction: Utah defeats Cal Poly, 55-10 (2-0)
Welcome to Laradise, Ute followers.
It’s been some time because the Utes confronted their previous foes up north. Even when that is thought-about an previous rivalry, I don’t count on this recreation to be shut by any margin by any means.
I believe the Utes’ offense will dominate. Utah’s protection will even drive a number of turnovers.
Prediction: Utah defeats Wyoming, 42-14 (3-0)
What a gap contest to convention play, amirite?
The Utes will get their first crack on the NIL-rich Pink Raiders to start out Large 12 play at residence in Salt Lake Metropolis. I believe this shall be a detailed recreation in addition to Utah beginning quarterback Devon Dampier’s first main check.
To me, the matchup to look at shall be Utah’s offensive line vs. Texas Tech’s revamped line of defense, led by defensive sort out Lee Hunter. If Utah can win that battle, I believe it’ll be in good condition.
General, I believe the Utes will squeeze out a troublesome victory over the Pink Raiders in Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Prediction: Utah defeats Texas Tech, 24-21 (4-0, 1-0 Large 12)
The Utes must journey 1,900 miles for his or her first Large 12 highway journey of the 2025 season.
And it is going to be in opposition to a formidable opponent within the Mountaineers, too.
Following an enormous win in opposition to the Pink Raiders, I believe WVU and returning beginning quarterback Nicco Marchiol get one over the Utes.
Dampier will even have his first “unhealthy” recreation as Utah’s quarterback.
Prediction: West Virginia defeats Utah, 31-21 (4-1, 1-1 Large 12)
Final 12 months the Utes have been defeated by Arizona State, the defending Large 12 champs, in nightmarish style.
Cam Rising’s season ended after he sustained a extreme lower-leg harm in opposition to the Solar Devils. Plus, the Utes’ protection was torched by former ASU operating again Cam Skattebo.
Realizing all of that, it units Utah up for a get-back recreation. However, I don’t suppose it finally ends up going that manner.
Prediction: ASU defeats Utah, 17-14 (4-2, 1-2 Large 12)
Everyone knows what occurred on this recreation final season.
Utah AD Mark Harlan walked onto the sphere.
There was the controversial holding penalty in opposition to Utah cornerback Zemaiah Vaughn, which finally allowed BYU and former quarterback Jake Retzlaff’s game-winning drive on the highway.
This 12 months the Utes shall be touring to Provo, and I believe they arrive out of the sport with a win. Utah will avenge its loss from a season in the past.
Prediction: Utah defeats BYU, 42-36, (5-2, 2-2 Large 12)
In 2024, Colorado and head coach Deion “Prime” Sanders acquired one of the best of the Utes in Boulder.
The loss was one of many worst offensive performances for Utah and backup quarterback Isaac Wilson. Additionally Utah’s sixth straight lack of the season, it left Whittingham feeling like he was “within the ‘Twilight Zone.’”
With out Heisman winner Travis Hunter and star quarterback Shedeur Sanders, I believe the Utes high Colorado at residence, avenging the loss from a season in the past.
Prediction: Utah defeats Colorado, 38-21, (6-2, 3-2 Large 12)
Cincinnati was not excellent final season (neither have been the Utes). And I’m not bought on the Bearcats heading into 2025.
This, for me, is a straightforward prediction to make.
Prediction: Utah defeats Cincinnati, 28-7, (7-2, 4-2 Large 12)
Utah must be driving into this contest on a three-game win streak, however I believe Baylor will humble Whittingham and the Utes in Waco, Texas.
Bears redshirt senior quarterback Sawyer Robertson will, uncharacteristically, have his manner with Utah’s protection. I additionally suppose Dampier will battle in opposition to Baylor’s secondary.
Prediction: Baylor defeats Utah, 27-13, (7-3, 4-3 Large 12)
If Utah needs to win the Large 12 this season, I believe it must beat Kansas State.
In the end, I count on this recreation to be shut. Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson, operating again Dylan Edwards and vast receiver Jayce Brown will actually check Utah’s protection.
The Utes’ offense must match their tempo. The large x-factor is that this recreation shall be in Salt Lake Metropolis, although, which supplies the higher hand to the Utes.
I believe Dampier and Utah squeak out a detailed one over the Wildcats at residence.
Prediction: Utah beats Kansas State, 13-10, (8-3, 5-3 Large 12)
Utah may very properly be preventing for a Large 12 championship berth heading into this contest.
It is going to be the Jayhawks’ closing residence recreation at their newly renovated David Sales space Kansas Memorial Stadium.
Regardless of that, the Utes will come into this recreation extra hungry for the win. I count on this to be a detailed one with Utah popping out on high.
Prediction: Utah defeats Kansas, 21-14, (9-3, 6-3 Large 12)
Now, it’s your flip to foretell Utah’s report. Inform me the way you suppose the Utes will fare in 2025 within the ballot beneath.
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