The hype continues to build for the 2006 Utah football team, as more and more publications have them finishing either first or second in the Mountain West Conference. Here's an updated list of those preseason publications, whether they think Utah is a top-25 team and Utah's predicted finish in conference play.
| Magazine | MWC | Nation |
| Sporting News | 2nd | -- |
| Athlon | 2nd | 23rd |
| Lindy's | 1st | 15th |
| Phil Steele | 1st | 23rd |
| Gold Sheet | 1st | 21st |
| Street & Smith | 3rd | -- |
| Blue Ribbon | 1st | 20th |
| Game Plan | 2nd | 25th |
| ATS | 1st | 25th |
2004 anyone?