Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) carries the ball against Southern Utah in the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) warms up before the start an NCAA college football game against Southern Utah Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Southern Utah linebacker Mason Stromstad (53) pushes Utah quarterback Cameron Rising (7) out of bounds in the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah quarterback Cameron Rising, right, celebrates with running back Dijon Stanley (23) following his touchdown run against Southern Utah in the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates after scoring against Southern Utah in the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham walks along the sidelines in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Utah, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Utah fans show their support in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Utah Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)