That Was Unexpected

I haven't seen anything like that since Boise State in 2002. TCU came into Utah and showed why they are ranked #1 in almost every defensive category. However, I think the biggest problem for the Utes was the Utes. They got out coached by them selves. They ran a 3-3-5 defense almost the entire game. Why would you do that when your number one defensive attribute is your defensive line? In the 5th DB spot they played a mix of people, including Lamar Chapman down to Christian Cox. I saw the best corner for Utah blitzing at least 1/4 the time and a speed rusher backing out into coverage. The only 2 TCU drives I saw Utah put up any real threat was when they ran their typical 4-3 defense. They over schemed for TCU and got out of what got them undefeated in the first place.

On offense it wasn't any better. Maybe even worse. Utah is best when they run the ball and throw off play action. The Utes thought they would attack the #1 pass defense through the air more than run at them with a bigger, and more physical o-line than they have faced all year. On the touchdown drive, they got back to what they do best. Running the ball with Matt Asiatta and throwing off play action pass. What happened the next drive? They threw on first and second down going for a screen on 3rd down. So... punt. Well, at least I can say my National Champion pick is still alive.

Utah has to come out next week against Notre Dame and just kill them to show they still have reason to be in the top 20.

LSU just beat Alabama as well. That means Auburn needs to lose to Georgia AND Alabama so the National Championship can be TCU vs. Oregon. Or hell, let Oregon lose to Arizona and Oregon State. So that way, it will be TCU vs. Boise State again. Now that would be a hell of a game!