Gordon Monson: Don’t act like you don’t care. Utah has a new football rival dressed out in a darker shade of blue.

The Utes and Wolverines won’t meet on the field this season. That doesn’t mean Utah fans won’t be watching.

Michigan head coach Kyle Whittingham watches against Western Michigan during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)