Utah- Utah State Info

he Utes kick off the 2009 season with a very familiar foe - an opponent who is in just as much transition as Utah. It will also mark the return of Gary Andersen, who left the the Utes to take the head gig up in Logan after the Aggies fired struggling coach Brent Guy.

Those struggles last year have pretty much been the norm for Utah State, who haven't produced a winning record in over a decade. Their push through mediocrity has forced them back in this series, which is evident by their lack of any recent success against Utah. It's probably unlikely to expect - in his first season - that to really change. Though the Aggies do offer an inexperienced Ute offense a test.

Those offensive questions are the biggest issues facing Utah this season. Last year, Brian Johnson cemented himself as the most successful quarterback in Utah history and his loss will not be easy to replace. The fact the Utes have yet to decide on a starting quarterback at this time also creates a bit of doubt heading into Thursday's game. Read More