Utah DTs Ready to Stop the Run | Utah Utes Football News

Utah’s defense struggled mightily against the run last season, surrendering a whopping 472 rushing yards in one game and ranking 108th nationally—thanks in part to losses of key veterans. But this offseason, the defensive tackles are turning things around, studying film, gaining confidence through early playing time, and bulking up without losing speed. Freshmen like Pupu Sepulona and Karson Kaufusi got crucial reps, while new transfers and explosive talent like Jireh Moe add firepower. With a chip on their shoulder and a renewed focus, this young unit is ready to prove they’ve got what it takes to shut down the ground game this year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dbce54c9696dcf15