I predict the Utes will win 35-7 on the road against Northern Illinois. NIU will not be able to run the ball against this Utah defense. Utah’s defensive line will dominate the game. The question is how aggressive will the Utes get offensively? It makes sense to keep as much of the playbook hidden from Washington as possible. I would love to see Siaosi Mariner step up and prove that he has deep threat potential. Utah’s wide receivers showed more of an ability to get open last week vs Weber than they were given credit for because of the drops and a few bad throws from Tyler Huntley. Zack Moss will run wild against NIU Utah’s defense will give up next to nothing on the ground conversely.
Ben Anderson thinks the Utes will win 45-10. He is sitting right next to me at the moment and he’s upset that most people think he’s my little brother because we clearly get along, but I look much taller and handsomer than him. My size definitely bothers him. If you ever meet Ben, bring this up to him.
Iowa’s defensive line steps up big again in the 4th quarter against NIU forcing the safety. NIU shouldn’t be able to move the ball much against Utah. NIU isn’t all that talented on offense. Utah should win by 21. @GuntherandBen @ESPN700 pic.twitter.com/cB3Y7g83yv
— KYLE F GUNTHER (@GuntherESPN700) September 6, 2018
Iowa’s defensive line engulfs the NIU left tackle here for the strip sack. Utah’s -D-lone is better than Iowa’s. Utah should get great pressure on NIU. @GuntherandBen @ESPN700 pic.twitter.com/4VU4EEFywn
— KYLE F GUNTHER (@GuntherESPN700) September 6, 2018
This is great coverage from Northern Illinois. Not a bad throw from Iowa just a great play made by the corner. Utah must be cleaner in the throw game this week to avoid losing the turnover battle again. @GuntherandBen @ESPN700 pic.twitter.com/DKxZDVGzod
— KYLE F GUNTHER (@GuntherESPN700) September 6, 2018
