(Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah RB John White IV is sent airborne on this tackle during early first quarter play. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10-yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah DT Dave Kruger has his eyes on a fumble while trying to get loose from the Northern Colorado offensive line during first quarter play. No. Colo. recovered the bad snap. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham has his eye on his offense during play early in the second quarter. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn scrambles for a short gain during the second quarter against Northern Colorado in the season opener in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn throws a 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy that gave Utah a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn gets congratulations from WR Luke Matthews after Wynn's TD pass that gave Utah a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | Tribune file photo) With Travis Wilson back for his sophomore season, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham is counting on more continuity at quarterback in 2013. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah TE Chandler Allen yells as the Utes take the field for the 2012 home opener. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Backup QB Jon Hays gives the "U" as the team takes the field. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn's pass intended for WR Dres Anderson was intercepted DB Courtney Hall on Northern Colorado's 19 yard line during first quarter play. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah DT Dave Kruger is held back as he rushes the QB during first quarter play. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn's first pass of the year, intended for WR Dres Anderson was intercepted DB Courtney Hall on Northern Colorado's 19 yard line during first quarter play. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei moved to the top of ESPN’s mock draft recently, with NFL draft analyst Todd McShay giving him props for his consistent, dominant play. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Northern Colorado QB Seth Lobato is sacked by Utah LB Trevor Reilly during first quarter play. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah band psyches up prior to game time. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn calls plays at the line during first quarter play. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah DT Dave Kruger tries to get past the No. Colo. offensive line during first quarter play. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn scrambles for yardage during first half play. Defending fvor No. Colo. is LB Clarence Bumpas. Utah held a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Jordan Wynn's 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn hopes to pop more big plays on Friday at Utah State than he did in the season opener against Northern Colorado. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's David Rolf goes to the ground after making a firs- down catch against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) No matter what your team, there are some hiking trails close to the stadium. You can take a quick hike and still make kickoff or even the tailgate. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tight end Jake Murphy breaks tackles and rambles for extra yards against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's Jarrell Oliver struggles through the line for a Utah first down and goal against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's Jarrell Oliver struggles through the line for a Utah first down and goal against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's Dres Anderson makes the catch and a first down for Utah against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's Dallin Rogers makes a catch and gets close to the end zone against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah quarterback Travis Wilson comes up smiling in the endzone after scoring a Utah touchdown against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Tight end Jake Murphy and John White celebrate White's first touchdown in the second quarter against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Tribune file photo) With just three games to go, Utah defensive end Joe Kruger feels he is just now finding his old form again after an ankle injury. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah receivers coach and passing game coordinator Aaron Roderick will reportedly join BYU’s staff. Roderick, a former BYU receiver, is pictured here with Utah quarterbacks Jordan Wynn, center, and Travis Wilson during a 2012 game against Northern Colorado. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah RB John White IV cuts on the artificial turf at Rice-Eccles while trying to evade UNC LB Clarence Bumpas during fourth quarter play. Utah defeated Northern Colorado 41-0, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) UNC QB Matt Baca strains to see the play call from the bench through the rain during fourth quarter play. Utah defeated Northern Colorado 41-0, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Travis Wilson scores on this six yard TD run to make the score 27-0. Utah defeated Northern Colorado 41-0, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah DB Mo Lee could not comtrol this interception of a pass intended for UNC's Chris Morris during second half play, and the play fell incomplete. Utah defeated Northern Colorado 41-0, Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah quarterback Jordan Wynn passes the ball against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) The University of Utah Utes played Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's John White follows his blockers for a gain against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah running back Jarrell Oliver runs the ball for a short gain to the four-yard line against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah defenders LT Filiaga and Viliseni Fauonuku drop Northern Colorado running back Tromaine Dennis for a loss during a game at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Ute defensive end Joe Kruger makes an interception that he ran into the end zone for a Utah touchdown against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah's Travis Wilson tucks the ball away and run against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Joe Kruger and Tyron Morris-Edwards celebrate Kruger's interception that he ran in for a touchdown against Northern Colorado at Rice Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2012. (Paul Fraughton | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah players thank their fans in the MUSS after defeating Northern Colorado 41-0 on Aug. 30. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah QB Jordan Wynn throws a 10 yard TD pass to Jake Murphy that gave Utah a 7-0 lead over Northern Colorado early in the second quarter on Thursday, August 30, 2012. (Scott Sommerdorf | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei moved to the top of ESPN’s mock draft recently, with NFL draft analyst Todd McShay giving him props for his consistent, dominant play.