Utah Utes
2024 Season Results

Utah Utes — 2024 Season Review

In 2024, the Utah Utes posted a 5-7 record under head coach Kyle Whittingham, competing as a member of the Big 12. The team scored 283 total points and allowed 248 throughout 12 games, averaging 23.6 points scored and 20.7 points allowed per outing.

The highlight reel included a 49-0 victory at home against Southern Utah Thunderbirds, a 38-21 victory on the road against Utah State Aggies, and a 28-14 victory on the road against UCF Knights. These signature victories defined the trajectory of the Utah Utes's season and demonstrated the team's competitive resolve.

The setbacks included a narrow 21-22 defeat to BYU Cougars and a narrow 14-17 defeat to Houston Cougars. Despite the losses, the coaching staff used each result as a teaching moment to develop the roster for the remainder of the schedule.

Conference play saw the Utah Utes finish 3-7 within the Big 12 in 2024, a mark that reflected both the program's strengths and the challenging nature of league competition. The Utah Utes coaching staff navigated the conference schedule with a focus on development and competitiveness.

The Utah Utes finished 2-4 in home games and 3-3 away from home during the 2024 season. The split between home and road performance provided insight into the team's ability to handle different environments throughout the schedule.

The offense was particularly productive early in the campaign, scoring 161 points in the first half of the schedule before cooling to 122 in the latter portion. Defensively, the unit allowed 20.7 points per game, a mark that played a significant role in determining the outcome of close contests throughout the 2024 campaign.

Looking at the full body of work, the Utah Utes posted a 5-7 record in 2024, which highlighted areas for growth. Across 12 games, the team battled with opponents with a scoring margin of +2.9 points per game. These results provided a blueprint for improvement moving forward.