2009 Utah Utes football team

American college football season February 2026 August 2023 football 2009 Utah Utes Utah Utes - U logo.svg 120 Mountain West Conference MW 18 18 10–3 6–2 Kyle Whittingham 5th Dave Schramm 1st Kalani Sitake 1st Spread 4–3 Rice-Eccles Stadium Poinsettia Bowl champion Poinsettia Bowl W 37–27 vs. California The 2009 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team, coached by 5th year head football coach Kyle Whittingham, played its home games in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Utes finished the season 10–3, 6–2 in Mountain West play and won the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl 37–27 over California. Preseason The Utes were picked to finish third in the Mountain West Conference by media members covering the league. TCU was picked to finish first and BYU was picked second. Utah garnered three first–place votes out twenty-four total ballots.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705318368/MWC-football-Utes-Cougars-looking-up-at-TCU.html MWC football: Utes, Cougars looking up at TCU Deseret News Dirk Facer October 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091103233436/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705318368/MWC-football-Utes-Cougars-looking-up-at-TCU.html November 3, 2009 dead In the preseason AP Poll, Utah was ranked #19, and in the preseason Coaches' Poll they were ranked #18.https://www.espn.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2009/week/1 2009 NCAA Football Rankings – Preseason ESPN September 1, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100820100709/http://espn.go.com/college-football/rankings/_/year/2009/week/1 August 20, 2010 live Coaching changes Shortly after the 2009 Sugar Bowl, Utah lost both coordinators to other programs. Defensive coordinator Gary Andersen accepted a job as head coach of Utah State. Kalani Sitake, who had been the coach of the linebackers, replaced Andersen as defensive coordinator; Sitake continued his duties as linebacker coach.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705274791/Utah-Utes-football-Andersen-Ludwig-wrap-up-their-Ute-duties-move-on.html https://web.archive.org/web/20121019212752/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705274791/Utah-Utes-football-Andersen-Ludwig-wrap-up-their-Ute-duties-move-on.html dead October 19, 2012 Utah Utes football: Andersen, Ludwig wrap up their Ute duties, move on Deseret News Mike Sorensen February 9, 2010 Offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig accepted the same position with Kansas State (and then less than two months later accepted the same position with California.https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3922813 Tedford taps Ludwig as coordinator ESPN.com Ted Miller February 9, 2010 Dave Schramm, the former running back coach, was promoted to offensive coordinator.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705278376/Utah-Utes-football-Schramm-takes-over-as-Utesapos-OC-Roderick-leaving-for-Huskiesapos-job.html https://archive.today/20120724155704/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705278376/Utah-Utes-football-Schramm-takes-over-as-Utesapos-OC-Roderick-leaving-for-Huskiesapos-job.html dead July 24, 2012 Utah Utes football: Schramm takes over as Utes' O.C.; Roderick leaving for Huskies' job Dirk Facer Deseret News February 9, 2010 Aaron Alford, who had been coaching cornerbacks, replaced Schramm as running back coach. J.D. Williams was hired to replace Alford as coach of the cornerbacks. Utah also lost offensive line coach Charlie Dickey to Kansas State. He was replaced by Blake Miller. John Pease was hired to coach the defensive line, a position which previously did not have a position coach. Finally, safeties coach Morgan Scalley took over Schramm's duties as recruiting coordinator.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705287193/Utah-Utes-football-Whittingham-hires-Williams-as-new-DB-coach.html https://web.archive.org/web/20100801151119/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705287193/Utah-Utes-football-Whittingham-hires-Williams-as-new-DB-coach.html dead August 1, 2010 Utah Utes football: Whittingham hires Williams as new DB coach Facer, Dirk Deseret News February 9, 2010 Recruiting yes yes 2009 James Aiono DE West Valley City, UT Snow College (JC) 6 3 273 5 Conroy Black DB Miramar, FL Fullerton (JC) 6 0 176 3 Beau Burton RB Scottsdale, AZ Saguaro 5 9 195 2 Terrance Cain QB Houston, TX Blinn (JC) 5 11 186 4.62 12/14/2008 2 4 Eric Dago DE Houston, TX Blinn (JC) 6 2 211 2 LT Filiaga LB Provo, UT Bingham 6 0 230 3 Colby Goodwin TE Houston, TX CY-Fair 6 5 202 2 Latu Heimuli DL Salt Lake City, UT Highland 6 3 296 4 Vyncent Jones OL Sandy, UT Jordan 6 3 291 3 Maxwell Lacey DB Pasadena, CA Compton (JC) 6 2 193 4.45 12/17/2008 3 3 Ray Magee WR San Diego, CA Fullerton (JC) 6 4 226 2 Nick Marsh K Petaluma, CA Petaluma 6 0 198 2 Kapua Sai OL Kahalu'u, HI S. Louis 6 5 319 2 Jamal Smith WR Oxnard, CA Oxnard 6 2 181 3 Antoine Smithson WR Baltimore, MD East Los Angeles (JC) 5 11 215 4.4 01/05/2009 1 3 Victor Spikes DB Beaumont, TX Beaumont Central 6 0 200 2 Jarrad Stewart DB Houston, TX Pearland 5 9 182 3 Percy Taumoelau OL Glendale, UT Cottonwood 6 4 313 3 Jeremiah Tofaeono DT Las Vegas, NV Cheyenne 6 3 311 3 Siosaia Tuipulotu DT Euless, TX Trinity 6 1 280 3 Chris Washington DB Layton, UT Northridge 6 0 183 3 Jason Wittingham LB Provo, UT Timpview 6 2 214 2 Jordan Wynn QB Oceanside, CA Oceanside 6 1 175 3 Kamaron Yancy DB Los Angeles, CA Pierce (JC) 5 9 187 4.49 12/15/2008 1 3 yes 2009 Utah Commit List 2009 Scout.com Football Recruiting: Utah Utah Utes Football Recruiting 2009 - ESPN Utah 65 60 2009-01-22 yes Schedule 2009 AP Mountain September 3 7:00 pm w y 19 Utah State Battle of the Brothers Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT The mtn. 35–24 45,333http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083109aab.html Top 20 Ranked Ute Football Team Hosts USU Thursday Official Website of Utah Athletics September 4, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090903140536/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/083109aab.html September 3, 2009 live https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292460254 ESPN.com Utah State vs. Utah Box Score September 4, 2009 September 12 8:30 pm w y y 17 San Jose State Spartan Stadium San José, CA ESPNU 24–14 23,684http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090809aaa.html No. 17 Ranked Utah Football Team Plays at San Jose State Official Website of Utah Athletics September 8, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090912040441/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/090809aaa.html September 12, 2009 live https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292550023 ESPN.com Utah Utes vs. San Jose State Spartans Box Score September 13, 2009 September 19 1:30 pm l y y 18 Oregon Autzen Stadium Eugene, OR ESPN 24–31 58,017http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091409aab.html Ute Football Faces Stiff Test At Oregon Official Website of Utah Athletics September 14, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090922184608/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091409aab.html September 22, 2009 live https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292622483 Utah Utes vs. Oregon Ducks Box Score ESPN.com September 19, 2009 September 26 5:30 pm w y y Louisville Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT CBSCS 30–14 45,588http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092109aaa.html Ute Football to Host Louisville in Homecoming Official Website of Utah Athletics September 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090926135522/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/092109aaa.html September 26, 2009 live https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292690254 Louisville Cardinals vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com September 26, 2009 October 10 4:00 pm w y Colorado State Hughes Stadium Fort Collins, CO The mtn. 24–17 30,499http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100509aaa.html Ute Football Resumes Play at Colorado State Official Website of Utah Athletics October 5, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091012025601/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/100509aaa.html October 12, 2009 livehttps://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292830036 Utah Utes vs. Colorado State Rams Box Score ESPN.com October 10, 2009 October 17 8:00 pm w y 24 UNLV Sam Boyd Stadium Las Vegas, NV The mtn. 35–15 26,315http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101209aab.html No. 24 Ranked Utah Football Plays at UNLV Official Website of Utah Athletics October 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091017070126/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101209aab.html October 17, 2009 livehttp://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292902439 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171646/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292902439 dead February 19, 2012 Utah Utes vs. UNLV Rebels Box Score ESPN.com October 18, 2009 October 24 2:00 pm w 19 Air Force Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT Versus 23–16 OT 45,129http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101909aab.html No. 19 Ute Football Team Hosts Air Force Official Website of Utah Athletics October 19, 2009http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292970254 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171655/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292970254 dead February 19, 2012 Air Force Falcons vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com October 24, 2009 October 31 6:00 pm w 19 Wyoming Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT The mtn. 22–10 44,837http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102609aaa.html Utes Host Wyoming in Football Saturday Official Website of Utah Athletics October 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091102050645/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102609aaa.html November 2, 2009 livehttps://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293040254 Wyoming Cowboys vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com October 31, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091104215922/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293040254 November 4, 2009 live November 7 4:00 pm w 17 New Mexico Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT The mtn. 45–14 45,051http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110209aac.html No. 14 Ute Football Team Hosts UNM Saturday Official Website of Utah Athletics November 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091106131935/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110209aac.html November 6, 2009 livehttp://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293110254 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171744/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293110254 dead February 19, 2012 New Mexico Lobos vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com November 7, 2009 November 14 5:30 pm l y 16 TCU 4 College GameDay Amon G. Carter Stadium Fort Worth, TX CBSCS 28–55 50,307http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110909aaa.html No. 16 Utah Travels to Fort Worth for No. 4 TCU Official Website of Utah Athletics November 10, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091113071621/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110909aaa.html November 13, 2009 livehttps://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293182628 Utah Utes vs. TCU Horned Frogs Box Score ESPN.com November 15, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091118050325/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293182628 November 18, 2009 live November 21 2:00 pm w 23 San Diego State Rice-Eccles Stadium Salt Lake City, UT Versus 38–7 44,991http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111609aae.html No. 21 Utes Host SDSU in Home Finale Official Website of Utah Athletics November 21, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091120120834/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111609aae.html November 20, 2009 livehttp://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293250254 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171815/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293250254 dead February 19, 2012 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com November 21, 2009 November 28 3:00 pm l y 22 BYU 18 Holy War LaVell Edwards Stadium Provo, UT CBSCS/The mtn. 23–26 OT 64,301http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aac.html No. 21 Utah Wraps Up Regular Season With No. 19 BYU Official Website of Utah Athletics December 6, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091128124200/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aac.html November 28, 2009 livehttp://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293320252 Utah Utes vs. Brigham Young Cougars Box Score ESPN.com November 29, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091204154827/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293320252 December 4, 2009 dead December 23 6:00 pm w y y 23 California Poinsettia Bowl Qualcomm Stadium San Diego, CA ESPN 37–27 32,665http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120709aaa.html No. 23 Utes Will Face California in the Poinsettia Bowl Official Website of Utah Athletics December 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20100116014420/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120709aaa.html January 16, 2010 livehttp://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293570025 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171908/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293570025 dead February 19, 2012 Utah Utes vs. California Golden Bears Box Score ESPN.com December 24, 2009 http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/archive/utah-m-footbl-sched-2009.html utahutes.cstv.com Official Website of Utah Athletics January 5, 2011http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_game_by_game.php?coachid=3762&year=2009 Coaching Records Game by Game 2009 Kyle Whittingham College Football Data Warehouse January 17, 2010 October 14, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121014134759/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/coaching/alltime_coach_game_by_game.php?coachid=3762&year=2009 dead Rankings 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football rankings 15 19 17 18 NR NR NR 24 19 19 17 16 23 22 NR 23 18 18 17 16 NR NR NR NR 20 19 16 14 23 19 25 24 18 4 NR NR NR 19 19 16 16 21 19 24 22 7 18 16 14 16 21 21 25 23 Game summaries Utah State 2009 Utah State Aggies football team Battle of the Brothers Aggies 10 7 0 0 #19 Utes 14 12 7 2 Utah Leads Series: 77 – 28 – 4http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utah/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-mfootbl-mg-109-115.pdf 2009 Utah Football Media Guide University of Utah Athletic Department 110 July 27, 2009 PDF https://web.archive.org/web/20110713210935/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/utah/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/09-mfootbl-mg-109-115.pdf July 13, 2011 live The Utes won their home opener, beating rival Utah State for the 12th consecutive time, extending their winning streak to a best-in-the-nation 15 games including games from the 2008 and 2007 seasons. This was the first game for former Utah defensive coordinator, and new Utah State head coach, Gary Andersen. Junior college transfer Terrance Cain won in his debut at quarterback for the Utes, completing 20 of 30 attempts for 286 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while running back Matt Asiata ran for a career-best 156 yards and two touchdowns and David Reed caught 10 passes for 172 yards. Utah State managed to force three turnovers, and running back Robert Turbin set a school record with a 96-yard touchdown run that accounted for nearly a third of the Aggies' offensive total for the game.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292460254 ESPN.com Utah State vs. Utah Box Score September 4, 2009 http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/scoreboards/2009/09/03/39989_viewcast_recap.html?eref=sircrc https://web.archive.org/web/20090905215438/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/ncaa/scoreboards/2009/09/03/39989_viewcast_recap.html?eref=sircrc dead September 5, 2009 Utah-Utah State Recap September 4, 2009 CNN San Jose State 2009 San Jose State Spartans football team #17 Utes 7 0 0 17 Spartans 0 7 0 7 Utah Leads Series: 5 – 1 – 0 The Utah Utes extended their winning streak to sixteen games—the longest winning streak in the nation—with their 24–14 victory over the Spartans. Utah missed three field goals and lost two fumbles, which kept the game close despite outgaining San Jose State 499 yards to 264 yards. Receiver John Peel had Utah's first fumble and running back Matt Asiata had the second. The two teams entered the fourth quarter tied at 7–7. Utah took the lead when quarterback Terrance Cain completed a 51-yard pass to Jereme Brooks to take a 14–7 lead. On the Utes' next drive, it took a 21–7 lead after running back Eddie Wide had consecutive 15-yard runs. San Jose State responded with a touchdown drive on their next possession. Utah's backup place kicker, Joe Phillips, capped a 56-yard drive with a successful field goal for the final score of the game.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292550023 ESPN.com Utah Utes vs. San Jose State Spartans Box Score September 13, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705329783/Utes-Sweet-16th-win-tough.html?pg=1 Utah Utes football: 'Sweet 16th' win with tough game vs. SJSU Dirk Facer Deseret News September 13, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20090924122758/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705329783/Utes-Sweet-16th-win-tough.html?pg=1 September 24, 2009 dead Oregon 2009 Oregon Ducks football team #18 Utes 7 0 17 0 Ducks 14 7 7 3 Oregon Leads Series: 18 – 8 – 0 Oregon beat Utah at Autzen Stadium and snapped Utah's sixteen-game winning streak. The game improved Oregon's record to 2–1 (0–0 Pac-10) and dropped Utah's record to 2–1 (0–0 MWC). Both teams struggled with turnovers—Utah had two and Oregon had four for the game. Utah trailed by 18 points midway through the third quarter, but managed to cut the deficit to 4 points with two consecutive touchdowns. The first came when quarterback Terrance Cain completed 22-yard pass to receiver Jereme Brooks. The next touchdown came less than a minute later when safety Robert Johnson picked up an Oregon fumble and returned it 28-yards for a touchdown. That would be the last score for the Utes. Oregon added a final field goal for the final 31–24 score when place kicker Morgan Flint connected on a 31 yard attempt.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292622483 Utah Utes vs. Oregon Ducks Box Score ESPN.com September 19, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705331210/Utah-Utes-football-Winning-streak-ends-at-Oregon.html?pg=1 Utah Utes Football: 16-game Streak Comes to an End Dirk Facer Deseret News September 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20121018183716/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705331210/Utah-Utes-football-Winning-streak-ends-at-Oregon.html?pg=1 October 18, 2012 dead Louisville 2009 Louisville Cardinals football team Cardinals 0 0 7 7 Utes 14 6 0 10 Utah Leads Series: 4 – 0 – 0 The Utes were able to return to their winning ways with their victory over Louisville, but they lost starting senior running back Matt Asiata for the season when he tore the ACL on his right knee during a 24-yard touchdown run with 6:04 remaining in the first quarter. Entering the game, Asiata had been the season-leader in the Mountain West Conference for rushing yards. Running back Eddie Wide made the most of his opportunity and had a career-high 129 yards rushing in the game. Overall Utah outgained Louisville on the ground 214 yards to 80 yards. The Utes also were able to force Louisville to make three turnovers while only having one turnover themselves. The win improved Utah's record to 3–1 (0–0 MWC) while dropping Louisville to 1–2 (0–0 Big East). The win was the fortieth career win for Utah's coach Kyle Whittingham. He is the fifth Utah coach to have forty victories with the Utes. He joins Ike Armstrong, Jack Curtice, Ray Nagel, and Ron McBride.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292690254 Louisville Cardinals vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com September 26, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705332736/Utah-Utes-football-Big-win-also-comes-with-a-big-loss.html?pg=1 Utah Utes football: Big win also comes with a big loss Dirk Facer Deseret News September 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091002184406/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705332736/Utah-Utes-football-Big-win-also-comes-with-a-big-loss.html?pg=1 October 2, 2009 dead http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705332797/Utah-Utes-football-notebook-Asiata-lost-for-season-with-torn-ACL.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090929115651/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705332797/Utah-Utes-football-notebook-Asiata-lost-for-season-with-torn-ACL.html dead September 29, 2009 Utah Utes football notebook: Asiata lost for season with torn ACL Facer, Dirk Deseret News September 27, 2009 After the season ended, the NCAA granted Asiata a one-year extension of eligibility. Because of his injuries, he was granted a "medical hardship" or a medical redshirt.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700011709/Utes-Asiata-granted-another-year.html Utah Utes football: Asiata granted another year of eligibility by NCAA Deseret News February 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100330140921/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700011709/Utes-Asiata-granted-another-year.html March 30, 2010 dead Colorado State 2009 Colorado State Rams football team Utes 3 0 7 14 Rams 0 3 14 0 Utah Leads Series: 54 – 22 – 2 Safety Robert Johnson intercepted three passes from Colorado State quarterback Grant Stucker and helped the Utes secure a victory in Utah's Mountain West Conference (MWC) season opener. The victory improved Utah's record to 4–1 (1–0 MWC) and dropped Colorado State's record to 3–3 (0–2 MWC). Colorado State took a 17–3 lead with 4:53 remaining in the third quarter with a seven-play, 79–yard drive when Grant Zucker completed a 36-yard pass to Dion Morton for a touchdown. Utah responded 36 seconds later with a two-play, 57-yard drive when Terrance Cain completed 47-yard pass to David Reed to make the score 17–10. Robert Johnson made his first interception on Colorado State's next possession. Utah took advantage of the turnover with a seventeen play, 73–yard touchdown drive when running back Eddie Wide scored on a 1-yard run. The Utes converted on third down four times during the drive. With the score tied, Colorado State was driving and had moved the ball to the 50-yard line when Johnson made his second interception. Utah again took advantage of the turnover and scored a touchdown off an 8-yard reception by Eddie Wide. Johnson ended a third consecutive Colorado State drive with his third interception and ensured the victory for Utah.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=292830036 Utah Utes vs. Colorado State Rams Box Score ESPN.com October 10, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705335896/U-intercepts-CSUs-upset-bid.html Utah Utes football: U. intercepts CSU's upset bid Deseret News October 11, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091013175406/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705335896/U-intercepts-CSUs-upset-bid.html October 13, 2009 dead Following the game, the MWC named Robert Johnson its defensive player of the week.http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101209aab.html Mountain West Conference Names Football Players of the Week Official Site of the Mountain West Conference October 12, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020325/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/101209aab.html July 17, 2011 dead UNLV 2009 UNLV Rebels football team #24 Utes 7 21 0 7 Rebels 3 3 9 0 Utah Leads Series: 13 – 2 – 0 Utah capitalized on two UNLV turnovers in the first half and jumped to a 28–6 halftime lead on the way to a 35–15 victory at Sam Boyd Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The win improved Utah's record to 5–1 (2–0 MWC) and dropped UNLV's record to 2–5 (0–3 MWC). The first UNLV turnover occurred during the second quarter when Robert Johnson intercepted a pass from Omar Clayton and returned it to the UNLV 8–yard line. Two plays later, Utah scored on a touchdown run by quarterback Terrance Cain. On UNLV's next drive, Robert Johnson scored again when his teammate Christian Cox intercepted a pass and then fumbled the ball into Johnson's hands who returned the ball 64 yards for a touchdown. UNLV narrowed Utah's lead to 14 points by scoring 9 points during the third quarter. UNLV scored a touchdown on a 20-yard pass from backup quarterback Mike Clausen to Phillip Payne, but the Rebels failed on a two-point conversion attempt. The Rebels next drive was capped by a 37-yard field goal by Kyle Watson. Utah would score the final points in the game during the fourth quarter when Eddie Wide scored a touchdown on a 37-yards run.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292902439 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171646/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292902439 dead February 19, 2012 Utah Utes vs. UNLV Rebels Box Score ESPN.com October 18, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705337531/Utah-Utes-football-Team-happier-leaving-Las-Vegas.html Utah Utes football: Team happier leaving Las Vegas Dirk Facer Deseret News October 19, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091021044834/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705337531/Utah-Utes-football-Team-happier-leaving-Las-Vegas.html October 21, 2009 dead Air Force left|250px|thumb|Quarterback Terrance Cain hands the ball to running back Eddie Wide 2009 Air Force Falcons football team Falcons 10 0 3 3 0 #19 Utes 6 0 10 0 7 Air Force Leads Series: 14 – 12 – 0 Utah defeated Air Force in overtime despite gaining fewer yards and having two turnovers to Air Force's one. Air Force also had the ball on offense for over 38 minutes while Utah only had the ball for 21 minutes. The win improved Utah's record to 6–1 (3–0 MWC) and dropped Air Force's record to 4–4 (3–2 MWC). Running back Eddie Wide scored two of Utah's touchdowns. The first touchdown came during the first quarter after he recovered a Terrance Cain fumble and advanced the ball 44 yards. His second touchdown game during overtime on a 1-yard run. He finished the game with 121 yards rushing. Utah's other touchdown came on a 90-yard pass from Cain to David Reed.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292970254 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171655/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=292970254 dead February 19, 2012 Air Force Falcons vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com October 24, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705339428/No-19-Utes-will-take-sloppy-OT-win.html Utah Utes football: No. 19 Utes will take sloppy overtime win Dirk Facer Deseret News October 26, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091027182811/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705339428/No-19-Utes-will-take-sloppy-OT-win.html October 27, 2009 dead After the game, punter Ryan Sellwood was named the Mountain West Conference Special Teams Player of the Week. He averaged 48.1 yards on his eight punts. He also placed three punts inside the twenty-yard line, including one on the 3-yard line with 3:44 left in regulation and another at the 7-yard line with :20 left in regulation.http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102609aaa.html SDSU QB Lindley, WR Sampson; UNLV LB Beauchamp; Utah P Sellwood honored Official Site of the Mountain West Conference October 27, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020334/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/102609aaa.html July 17, 2011 dead Wyoming 2009 Wyoming Cowboys football team Cowboys 3 7 0 0 #19 Utes 0 3 6 13 Utah Leads Series: 50 – 31 – 1 Wyoming led most of the game, but Utah managed to outscore the Cowboys in the fourth quarter and get the win. The game dropped Wyoming's record to 4–4 (2–2 MWC) and improved Utah's record to 7–1 (4–0 MWC). Wyoming took a 10–3 lead with 4:56 to play in the second quarter when quarterback Austyn Carta-Samuels scored on a 30-yard pass-and-catch play from backup quarterback Robert Benjamin. That would remain the score going into halftime. Coach Kyle Whittingham decided the team needed a "spark" so when the Ute offense took the field during the second half, freshman backup Jordan Wynn replaced Terrance Cain as quarterback. The move seemed to work as Utah scored two field goals on its first two possessions of the second half to cut Wyoming's lead to 10–9. Utah had its first lead of the game at the 7:35 mark in the fourth quarter when Wynn completed a 22-yard pass to receiver Jereme Brooks. Utah scored its final touchdown after Wyoming failed to convert on fourth down and turned the ball over on its own 9-yard line. Two plays later, Eddie Wide scored a touchdown on a 5-yard run.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293040254 Wyoming Cowboys vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com October 31, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091104215922/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293040254 November 4, 2009 livehttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705341157/Utah-Utes-football-Tough-Wynn.html Dirk Facer Utah Utes football: Tough Wynn Deseret News November 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091103040830/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705341157/Utah-Utes-football-Tough-Wynn.html November 3, 2009 dead After the game, the Mountain West Conference honored two Utah players as players of the week: Eddie Wide as Offensive Player of the Week and Defensive End Koa Misi as Defensive Player of the Week. Wide rushed for a career-high 135 yards and also had a touchdown. He averaged 5.6 yards per carry and had his fifth consecutive game with 100 or more yards. Misi led the Utes with eight tackles (seven solo). He had two sacks in the second half, during which the Utes prevented the Cowboys from scoring and held them to 74 yards of offense.http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110209aaa.html Utah RB Wide and DE Misi and SDSU P Stahovich honored Official Site of the Mountain West Conference November 2, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020344/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/110209aaa.html July 17, 2011 dead New Mexico left|thumb|250px|Quarterback Jordan Wynn gets set to throw. The play resulted in a 69-yard touchdown reception by receiver Jereme Brooks. 2009 New Mexico Lobos football team Lobos 7 0 0 7 # 17 Utes 7 10 21 7 Utah Leads Series: 32 – 17 – 2 Utah put up over 550 yards of offense in the first start by quarterback Jordan Wynn. Wynn was a true freshman and became the third true freshman quarterback to start for Utah since 1972 when the NCAA reinstated eligibility for freshman. He passed for 297 yards and two touchdowns, but had one interception. The win improved Utah's record to 8–1 (5–0 MWC) and dropped New Mexico to 0–9 (0–5 MWC). Eddie Wide rushed for 145 yards, a new personal best, in his sixth consecutive 100-yard rushing game, which is a new Utah record. Sausan Shakerin also added 100 yards rushing. Receiver Jereme Brooks had six catches for 135 yards and a touchdown.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293110254 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171744/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293110254 dead February 19, 2012 New Mexico Lobos vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com November 7, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705342918/Utes-pound-winless-Lobos.html Utah Utes football: Utah sets up showdown with TCU after easy victory Dirk Facer Deseret News November 8, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091110115318/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705342918/Utes-pound-winless-Lobos.html November 10, 2009 dead TCU 2009 TCU Horned Frogs football team #16 Utes 7 7 7 7 #4 Horned Frogs 14 24 3 14 Utah Leads Series: 5 – 2 – 0 I have been a head coach for five years, and that is the best team I've faced. Kyle Whittinghamhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/stewart_mandel/11/15/college.overtime/index.html?xid=si_ncaaf TCU, Cincinnati title-worthy? Welcome to the sport's new reality Stewart Mandel SI.com November 16, 2009 November 15, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091120211524/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/stewart_mandel/11/15/college.overtime/index.html?xid=si_ncaaf November 20, 2009 dead ESPN held its two-hour College GameDay show from outside TCU's Amon G. Carter Stadium to promote the day's college games—including the TCU–Utah game. The program aired live starting at 8:00 a.m. MT.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344465/Utah-Utes-football-GameDay-in-Fort-Worth.html https://archive.today/20120724174339/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344465/Utah-Utes-football-GameDay-in-Fort-Worth.html dead July 24, 2012 Utah Utes football: GameDay in Fort Worth Dirk Facer Deseret News November 21, 2009 With the 55–28 win over the Utes, the Horned Frogs took sole position of first place in the Mountain West Conference, improved their record to 10–0 (6–0 MWC), and dropped Utah to 8–2 (5–1 MWC). The Utah defense struggled against TCU and allowed them to amass 549 yards of total offense and 32 first downs. Utah fell behind for good late in the first quarter. After Utah tied the game at 7–7, TCU scored 28 straight points to take a 35–7 lead with 11:40 remaining in the second quarter. TCU took advantage of Utah mistakes during their scoring run. TCU took a 14–7 lead and then on the ensuing Utah possession, Greg Burks for TCU blocked Sean Sellwood's punt. Six plays later, TCU took a 21–7 lead. TCU also intercepted quarterback Jordan Wynn and returned the ball 15 yards for a touchdown. The rest of the game, the teams traded scores with Utah scoring 21 more points and TCU scoring 20.https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore?gameId=293182628 Utah Utes vs. TCU Horned Frogs Box Score ESPN.com November 15, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091118050325/http://scores.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293182628 November 18, 2009 livehttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344532/Utah-Utes-football-TCU-creams-U-in-Cowtown-Showdown.html Utah Utes football: TCU creams U. in 'Cowtown Showdown' Dirk Facer Deseret News November 21, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091121103633/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705344532/Utah-Utes-football-TCU-creams-U-in-Cowtown-Showdown.html November 21, 2009 dead After the game, the MWC named TCU sophomore linebacker Tank Carder as its Defensive Player of the Week. Carder had nine tackles during the game, including one for a loss, and an interception that he returned for a touchdown.http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111609aab.html AFA RB Clark, TCU LB Carder and WYO QB Carta-Samuels and PK Watts honored Official Site of the Mountain West Conference November 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020438/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111609aab.html July 17, 2011 dead San Diego State 2009 San Diego State Aztecs football team Aztecs 0 0 0 7 #23 Utes 14 24 0 0 Utah Leads Series: 16 – 12 – 1 The Utes scored a touchdown on four of their first five possessions on their way to a 38–0 halftime lead. Utah did not score the rest of the game, but still had a 31 point victory over the Aztecs, who got on the board late in the 4th quarter. The victory improved Utah's record to 9–2 (6–1 MWC) and dropped San Diego State to 4–7 (2–5 MWC). Receiver Jereme Brooks had seven catches for 100 yards and a touchdown, and David Reed added six catches for 89 yards. Running back Eddie Wide led the Utes in rushing with sixteen carries for 84 yards and two touchdowns. Safety Joe Dale also had a touchdown when he intercepted Aztec quarterback Ryan Lindley's pass and returned it 30 yards to the end zone.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293250254 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171815/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293250254 dead February 19, 2012 San Diego State Aztecs vs. Utah Utes Box Score ESPN.com November 21, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346246/Utes-whip-SDSU-get-back-on-track.html Utes whip SDSU, get back on track Dirk Facer Deseret News November 22, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091126204310/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705346246/Utes-whip-SDSU-get-back-on-track.html November 26, 2009 dead The MWC named Dale its Defensive Player of the Week. In addition to his defensive touchdown, he also recorded five tackles, including one for a loss, and a pass breakup. Three of his tackles were solo tackles.http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aaa.html BYU QB Hall, Utah DB Dale and UNM PK Aho honored Official Site of the Mountain West Conference November 23, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20110717020442/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/112309aaa.html July 17, 2011 dead BYU 2009 BYU Cougars football team Holy War (BYU–Utah) #22 Utes 6 0 0 14 3 #18 Cougars 0 7 13 0 6 Utah Leads Series: 53 – 34 – 4 In the second overtime game in series history, BYU defeated Utah 26–23. The game improved BYU's record to 10–2 (7–1 MWC) and dropped Utah's record to 9–3 (6–2 MWC). The game was the final regular season game for both teams. BYU finished second in the MWC and Utah finished third. BYU held a 20–6 lead entering the fourth quarter. Utah scored 14 fourth quarter points to force overtime, but their comeback fell short. After Utah managed a field goal in overtime to take a 23–20 lead, BYU was given possession of the ball. BYU took advantage, and quarterback Max Hall connected to tight end Andrew George for a 25-yard touchdown reception and the victory. Utah scored five field goals during the game, which proved costly as they were unable to score more points from their forays into scoring position. Kicker Joe Phillips made all five of his field goal attempts.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293320252 Utah Utes vs. Brigham Young Cougars Box Score ESPN.com November 29, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091204154827/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293320252 December 4, 2009 deadhttp://www.deseretnews.com/article/705347863/BYU-Utah-Utes-football-Too-many-field-goals-penalties-doomed-Utes.html BYU, Utah Utes football: Too many field goals, penalties doomed Utes Dirk Facer Deseret News December 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091203153940/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705347863/BYU-Utah-Utes-football-Too-many-field-goals-penalties-doomed-Utes.html December 3, 2009 dead After the game, BYU quarterback Max Hall criticized Utah and its fans. He said, "I don't like Utah. In fact, I hate them. I hate everything about them. I hate their program, their fans. I hate everything. It felt really good to send those guys home." When asked for a clarification and if he really hated Utah, he continued, "I think the whole university and their fans and the organization is classless. They threw beer on my family and stuff last year and did a whole bunch of nasty things. I don't respect them and they deserved to lose."http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293320252 Hall connects with George to lift BYU in OT; disparages Utes ESPN.com December 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20091204154837/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293320252 December 4, 2009 dead During the game, Hall had 12 completions out of 32 pass attempts for 134 yards. He had two touchdown passes and no interceptions. The MWC named Joe Phillips its Special Teams Player of the Week. His five field goals were 39, 21, 31, 40 and 29 yards long, respectively. His 40-yard kick came with 29 seconds left in the fourth quarter and sent the game into overtime.http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/113009aab.html Mountain West Conference Names Football Players of the Week TCU QB Dalton, Wyoming DB Prosinski and Utah PK Joe Phillips honored Official Site of the Mountain West Conference December 25, 2009 https://web.archive.org/web/20111006173953/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/113009aab.html October 6, 2011 dead Poinsettia Bowl: Utah vs. California left|thumb|250px|Eddie Wide takes a handoff from Jordan Wynn 2009 California Golden Bears football team 2009 Poinsettia Bowl #23 Utes 7 17 3 10 Golden Bears 14 0 7 6 Cal Leads Series: 4 – 3 – 0 Utah defeated California 37–27 in the Poinsettia Bowl for their ninth consecutive bowl victory. The win improved Utah's record to 10–3 (6–2 MWC) and dropped California to 8–5 (5–3 Pac-10). Utah has the longest bowl winning streak in the country and is tied for the second longest streak of all time. Florida State holds the record with eleven consecutive bowl victories from 1985 to 1996.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293570025 https://archive.today/20130102215507/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=293570025 dead January 2, 2013 Wynn carries Utah to Poinsettia Bowl glory Associated Press ESPN.com January 4, 2010 The win improved Utah's bowl record to 12–3 (.800).http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/mountainwest/utah/bowl_history.php Utah Bowl History College Football Data Warehouse January 26, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20091227045320/http://www.cfbdatawarehouse.com/data/div_ia/mountainwest/utah/bowl_history.php December 27, 2009 dead California built a 14–0 lead about midway through the first quarter, but Utah was able to recover with 27 straight points. Running back Shane Vereen scored the first touchdown of the game off of a 36-yard rush. The next play from scrimmage, Eddie Young intercepted a Jordan Wynn pass and returned it for a touchdown. Utah responded with an eight-play, 30-yard touchdown drive when Wynn completed a 6-yard pass to tight end Kendrick Moeai. The drive got started when Shaky Smithson returned the kickoff 61 yards to the 30-yard line. Utah scored 17 points in the second quarter to take a 24–14 halftime lead. The second half started as a defensive struggle until Utah sacked Kevin Riley and Riley fumbled the ball on the California 14-yard line. California held Utah to a field goal attempt; Joe Phillips connected on the 29-yard field goal. California responded on the next possession with a six-play, 77-yard touchdown drive. Vereen scored his second touchdown of the night on a 1-yard run. Utah scored its final points on the night when linebacker Stevenson Sylvester returned an interception 27-yards for a touchdown. The pass had been tipped by Sylvester's teammate, safety Robert Johnson. The Bears scored one more touchdown, but failed to score the two-point conversion for the final 37–27 score.http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293570025 https://web.archive.org/web/20120219171908/http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/ncf/boxscore?gameId=293570025 dead February 19, 2012 Utah Utes vs. California Golden Bears Box Score ESPN.com December 24, 2009http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353768/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-on-cloud-nine-after-bowl-win.html Utah Utes football: Utes on cloud nine after bowl win Dirk Facer Deseret News January 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100128082430/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353768/Utah-Utes-football-Utes-on-cloud-nine-after-bowl-win.html January 28, 2010 dead Wynn was named the Offensive MVP for the game. He completed 26 of his 36 pass attempts for 338 yards. He had three touchdown passes, but also one interception.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353833/Utah-Utes-An-impressive-Wynn-for-Utes.html Utah Utes: An impressive Wynn for Utes Mike Sorensen Deseret News January 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20091228042536/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353833/Utah-Utes-An-impressive-Wynn-for-Utes.html December 28, 2009 dead Sylvester was named the Defensive MVP.http://www.poinsettiabowl.com/news/5th-annual-sdccu-poinsettia-bowl-underway.html #23 Utah Defeats Cal 37-27 in SDCCU Poinsettia Bowl PoinsettiaBowl.com January 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20091227190137/http://www.poinsettiabowl.com/news/5th-annual-sdccu-poinsettia-bowl-underway.html December 27, 2009 usurped mdy-all In addition to his defensive touchdown, Sylvester finished with eight tackles, five of which were solo tackles. He also assisted in a tackle for a loss and had a pass breakup.http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/stats/2009-2010/uu-cal.html Utah vs California Final Stats Official Website of Utah Athletics January 4, 2010 With a 39-yard catch in the fourth quarter, receiver David Reed broke school records for catches in a season (81) and receiving yards in a season (1,188). Reed had six catches for 103 yards during the Poinsettia Bowl.http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353837/Reed-caps-career-with-school-records.html https://archive.today/20120731152034/http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705353837/Reed-caps-career-with-school-records.html dead July 31, 2012 Utah Utes football notebook: Reed caps career with school records Dirk Facer Deseret News March 26, 2010 Roster background-color: #ffe0d8; text-align: center; Roster Defensive backs  2 Chappuis, Quade – Fr.  5 Black, Conroy – Jr.  6 Yancy, Kamaron – Jr.  8 Liefting, Nick – So. 12 Dale, Joe – Sr. 14 Stewart, Jarrad – Fr. 15 Whittingham, Tyler – So. 17 Johnson, Robert – Sr. 19 Bennion, Bryce – Fr. 21 Chapman, Lamar – Jr. 23 Maires, Chase – Fr. 24 Jones, Justin – Sr. 25 Stanford, R.J. – Sr. 26 Lacy, Ryan – Fr. 27 Burton, Brandon – So. 28 Topps, Reggie – Fr. 31 Spikes, Victor – Fr. 33 Taplin-Ross, Justin – Jr. 34 Clements, Tysen – Jr. 35 Bird, Greg – So. 37 Washington, Chris – Fr. 39 Dart, Grayson – Fr. 46 Tenifa, Lolo – Fr. Defensive end 41 Misi, Koa – Sr. 42 Fotu, Nai – Jr. 49 Reilly, Trevor – Fr. 53 Dago, Eric – Fr. 66 Clifford, Tage – So. 90 Shelby, Derrick – So. 96 Tui'one, Junior – Jr. 97 Binks, Nick – Fr. Defensive tackle 43 Talamaivao, Lei – So. 44 Kruger, Dave – Fr. 47 Drecksel, Tatum – Sr. 58 Tuipulotu, LT – Fr. 63 Pela, Joape – So. 69 Fangupo, Tame – Fr. 75 Nau, Viliamu – Sr. 92 Eliapo, Kenape – Sr. 94 Cox, Christian – Jr. 95 Heimuli, Latu – Fr. 98 Siliga, Sealver – So. Kickers/Punters 30 Vroman, Ben – Sr. 39 Phillips, Joe – Jr. 86 Sellwood, Sean – Fr. Marsh, Nick – Fr. Linebackers 10 Sylvester, Stevenson – Sr. 13 Williams, J.J. – So. 18 Manis, Chad – Jr. 20 Wright, Mike – Sr. 32 Walker, Chaz – So. 40 Filiaga, LT – Fr. 45 Andersen, Boo – Fr. 50 Neal, Mo – So. 51 King, Jamel – So. 52 Martinez, Matt – So. 56 Leon, Vincent– Fr. 59 Gaison, Kepa – Sr. 93 Salanoa, Thor – Fr. Long snapper 62 Greene, Patrick – Fr. Offensive line 54 Stevens, Tevita – Fr. 55 A'asa, Neli – Jr. 56 Sai, Kapua – Fr. 57 Williams, Tyler – Sr. 60 Vincent, Kawika – Jr. 61 Friel, Kala – Fr. 64 Jones, Vyncent – Fr. 67 Tuimauga, Derek – Fr. 68 Beadles, Zane – Sr. 70 Bergstrom, Tony – So. 71 Watts, Walter – Jr. 72 Schlauderaff, Caleb – Jr. 73 Bukarau, Daniel – Jr. 74 Brenner, Sam – Fr. 77 Taylor, Zane – Jr. 79 Taumoelau, Percy – Fr. 91 Tofaeono, Jeremiah – Fr. Quarterbacks  3 Wynn, Jordan – Fr.  7 Cain, Terrance – Jr. 10 May, Rocky – Fr. 12 Robles, Griff – Fr. Running backs  2 Stowers, Ray – Sr.  4 Asiata, Matt – Sr. 22 Shakerin, Sausan – Fr. 29 Robinson, Mychal – So. 36 Wide, Eddie – Jr. 38 Burton, Beau – Fr. 46 Moss, Trevor – Sr. 48 Fonua, Junior – Sr. Tight ends 80 Joppru, Chris – Sr. 81 Moeai, Kendrick – Fr. 83 Hendy, Ben – Sr. 84 Clifford, Brad – So. 89 Goodwin, Colby – Fr. Wide receivers  1 Smithson, Shaky – Jr.  8 Wesson, Elijah – Sr.  9 Key, Aiona – Sr. 11 Matthews, Luke – Fr. 15 Christopher, DeVonte – Fr. 16 Reed, David – Sr. 20 Wade, Zach – So. 23 Nakamura, Chase – Fr. 24 McNabb, Griffin – Fr. 34 Moala, Fatu – Fr. 37 Chandler, Kevin – Fr. 42 Orchard, Jacob – Fr. 82 Peel, John – Sr. 85 Brooks, Jereme – Jr. 87 Fitzgerald, Sean – Fr. 88 Smith, Jamal – Fr. http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/utah-m-footbl-mtt.html 2009 Roster Utah Official Athletic Site August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20100201073744/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/utah-m-footbl-mtt.html February 1, 2010 After the season Awards Six Utah players were named to the 2009 MWC Football All-Conference Team first team: wide receiver David Reed, running back Eddie Wide, offensive lineman Zane Beadles, defensive lineman Koa Misi, linebacker Stevenson Sylvester, and defensive back Robert Johnson. Two players were named to the second team: Caleb Schlauderaff and Zane Taylor, both on the offensive line. Four players were given Honorable Mention: placekicker Joe Phillips, punter Sean Sellwood, defensive lineman Sealver Siliga, and linebacker Mike Wright.http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120109aaa.html Mountain West Announces 2009 Football All-Conference Teams and Individual Honors Official Site of the Mountain West Conference January 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20101231182133/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120109aaa.html December 31, 2010 dead Beadles was named to several All-American teams recognized by the NCAA to determine "consensus All-Americans". The Football Writers Association of America named him to its first team All-American team. The Walter Camp Football Foundation named him to its second team. Sporting News named him to its third team.http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121809aab.html Postseason Honors Continue for Utes Official Website of Utah Athletics January 4, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100123124026/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/121809aab.html January 23, 2010 live NFL draft Utah had six players taken in the 2010 NFL draft – setting a school record.http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042410aae.html NFL Teams Draft Four More Utes Official Website of Utah Athletics April 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100427082226/http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042410aae.html April 27, 2010 live The players taken were:http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/tracker#dt-tabs:dt-by-college/dt-by-round-input:1/dt-by-college-input:80 National Football League: NFL Draft Tracker 2010: Utah NFL.com April 24, 2010 https://web.archive.org/web/20100424021009/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2010/tracker April 24, 2010 live 2 Utah Utes Player Position Round Pick NFL club Koa Misi Defensive end 2 40 Miami DolphinsZane Beadles Offensive tackle 2 45 Denver Broncos Robert Johnson Safety 5 148 Tennessee Titans David Reed Wide receiver 5 156 Baltimore Ravens Stevenson Sylvester Linebacker 5 166 Pittsburgh Steelers R.J. Stanford Cornerback 7 223 Carolina Panthers References Utah Category:Utah Utes football seasons Category:Poinsettia Bowl champion seasons Utah Utes football