This spring likely will be a lot more about figuring out how to fit pieces into the right places for the Utes, whereas last spring the question marks centered around whether they had enough pieces to rebuild the offensive line and defensive backfield.
While several key figures must be replaced on both sides of the ball this season, such as wide receivers Darrn Carrington II and Raelon Singleton as well as defensive linemen Kylie Fitts, Lowell Lotulelei and Filipo Mokofisi, Utah returns 18 players who’ve previously started, including eight on offense in the second season under offensive coordinator Troy Taylor.