The Utes spent the past two postseasons in the Rose Bowl, so this game is a step down for them. Utah, however, was ravaged by injuries this season, greatly hurting its chances in the loaded Pac-12 Conference. The Wildcats went 1-11 last season, and then a hazing scandal cost coach Pat Fitzgerald his coaching job in July.
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The Utes spent the past two postseasons in the Rose Bowl, so this game is a step down for them. Utah, however, was ravaged by injuries this season, greatly hurting its chances in the loaded Pac-12 Conference. The Wildcats went 1-11 last season, and then a hazing scandal cost coach Pat Fitzgerald his coaching job in July.