Utah is getting a lot of preseason buzz and now respect from the Michigan media. Today, Chris Burke of The Diag ranked Utah 18th in his preseason poll.
He also had this to say about the Utes:
18. Utah:
Quick hit: Gulp. This all hinges on Brian Johnson's health, but if the QB gets through the year unscathed, this team has all the makings of a BCS spoiler - even with a loss in Ann Arbor.
It's also interesting to note he ranks Michigan at 25th. But gotta love what he says about Utah and I agree...there is a slim chance at the BCS if the Utes lose in Ann Arbor. Though it's very, very slim.