 Conference newcomer Utah is the preseason favorite in the Big 12. The youths finished 8-5 in their final season as a member of the Pac-12 and were without starting quarterback Cam Rising due to an knee injury. He returns for the new season. We feel like we've got a roster that's equipped to compete right away. Obviously, I guess the media feels the same way, being picked as a favorite. I think that's a show of respect to our players and coaches that have done a great job competing through the years and