Ja’Quinden Jackson’s ankle has been bothering him all season. Will Utah shut him down now?

With the Utes essentially eliminated from Pac-12 title contention, the sophomore running back could theoretically be held out of the team’s remaining games to get his lingering sprain on the mend.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes running back Ja'Quinden Jackson (3) eludes Arizona State Sun Devils defensive back Shamari Simmons (7) during their game against the Arizona State Sun Devils in NCAA football in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.