ANALYST: Big 12 is WAY Better Than Big 10, Utah BLOWING OUT UCLA Is Easy, Nico Iamaleava Is TERRIBLE

Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · Aug 27, 2025 · 28m

Utah has a strong chance to blow out UCLA in their season opener due to a few key factors. First, the Utes have a historically strong defensive identity under head coach Kyle Whittingham, and that's not expected to change. While they lost some key players from last season, they still have a formidable defensive front and linebacking corps that can dominate the line of scrimmage. This will be a major problem for a UCLA offense that has been historically weak on the ground, ranking near the bottom of the FBS in rushing yards per game last season. If Utah's defense can stop the run, it will…