No. 10 Utah Destroys Iowa State 68-27

by Michael Rueckert on Oct 9, 2010 8:35 PM PDT in Mountain West Football

Critics said the Utes didn't deserve their Top 10 ranking, Las Vegas said Utah was only six points better than Iowa State. The Utes proved their doubters wrong once again...and then some.

Utah's offense exploded for 68 points on the road against Big 12 school Iowa State. The Utes piled up 593 yards of total offense after a slow start to the game. The Utes scored 31 points in the second quarter alone.

Jordan Wynn played one of his best career games passing for 325 yards on 23/31 attempts for two touchdowns and an interception in the first quarter. All in just three quarters of play.

The biggest performance however, has to go to Shaky Smithson who continues to showcase his talents as one of the nations most exciting players. He had 293 all purpose yards from punt returning, receiving to even a 32 yard touchdown pass to DeVonte Christopher on a reverse.

Utah's defense stuffed the Cyclones holding senior QB Austen Arnaud to 41% passing and interception two passes. 14 of Iowa State's points were scored off Utah turnovers, giving them great field position and 7 were scored in garbage time. The Utah defense held Iowa State to 0-11 on third down conversions. The defense played much better than the score shows.

Speedster Reggie Dunn returned a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown and Shaky Smithson nearly returned a punt for a touchdown as Utah's special teams continue to provide Sportscenter Top 10 caliber plays.

DeVonte Christopher was Utah's leading receiver with 124 yards receiving and a touchdown on 6 completions. Smithson also added 75 yards and a touchdown. Eddie Wide led all rushers with 75 yards on 13 carries for two touchdowns.

Utah didn't just beat an above average Big 12 team on the road, they did it with style. Don't be surprised to see voters reward the Utes for their performance, as No. 9 Arizona lost.

The Utes continue to prove how powerful their offense is, which was hyped preseason to be Utah's best ever. The Utes are averaging 60 points per game over their last three, 49 points per game overall on the season.

Intermission	1	2	3	4	Total
Utah Utes	10	31			41
Iowa St. Cyclones	14	0			14

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Thank you for the extra $100 Vegas!

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t sweating a little through the first quarter, but I knew a 6 point spread was a joke.

People are still going to question if Utah is really a top 10 team, capable of beating TCU and Boise St. They’ll dismiss this win like they have all the others.

Seems like 2008 all over again.

by Middy_U on Oct 9, 2010 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Before the game I told everyone, If I was 21, I'd throw down everything on that 6 point spread

That spread was a joke.

I’d say this team climbs the polls A LOT easier than the 2008 squad. This team is winning with style points, unlike the 2008 team, and has a lot more respect because of the Sugar Bowl.

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by Michael Rueckert on Oct 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

The respect is there to some extent...like you said, they have climbed the polls easily..

…but experts like Kirk Herbstreit never mentions Utah. Always Boise St./TCU. Anyone who has watched this Utah team knows that it may be better than 2004 and 2008.

Utah has to make a statement Nov. 6th. That’s what will make guys like him take notice. Utah needs to lay lumber like this in South Bend too…maybe we can jump Boise St. with big wins in those games. It’ll happen in the computers…perhaps the Pac-10 coaches will put some future home-cookin’ bias in for us.

Good work on the blog, BTW. Wish the Pac-10 had a conference blog.

by Middy_U on Oct 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes, you are right

We’re flying under the radar once again… not a good thing if you want to have a shot at getting that No. 1 or No. 2 spot. Utah needs something like ESPN College Gameday to come to Utah vs TCU to build some hype as they enter the tough stretch

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by Michael Rueckert on Oct 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

My theory...

Gameday will happen at Rice-Eccles on Nov. 6th.

Only other possibilities would be Arkansas & South Carolina, Arizona & Stanford, or Alabama & LSU (the only one I worry about…but I think LSU will lose to Auburn).

So you’re looking at 2 undefeated teams, both ranked inside the top 10.

…there will be a lot of Utah in the national spotlight during a 3 week period, especially if Air Force manages to stay ranked after losing to Air Force.

P.S. Watching College GameDay…they only mention 2 BCS busters. This is what I’m talking about. Inside the top 10, and no mention? It almost seems like spin to keep Utah out of the national eye.

by Middy_U on Oct 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

when we beat tcu and notre dame will be number three in the country.

the television exposure of a 6 win nd team, (that is what i think they will have)that i think we will now win by 17 points will have voters taking notice all over the country.

I'm all about covering the spread and moneylines. Glory favors the bold. Chance favors the prepared mind. Luck, well i have that too. University of Utah goes to the Pac-12 conference in 2011. I expect them to compete immediately for the conference CG. Brock Lesnar will defeat Cain Velasquez. The most hated and misunderstood person on the MMA blogs.. Utah and Boise take care of business in week one. Don't be surprised if they both go undefeated.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Oct 9, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions

watching GameDay Final

And Rece Davis mentions how the 2 BCS busters may not benefit from Alabama using. By now it HAS to be 3 teams, because Utah is now in the discussion because the Utah/TCU winner if undefeated will get in even if Boise stays undefeated.

I dont think Alabama will fall behind the Utes, but ’Bama was thoroughly out played. I think Utah is playing as good as any team in the country, and is better then Auburn, Alabama, LSU, and Oklahoma.

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by Jeremy Mauss on Oct 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

i am soo proud of utah going on the road beating an aq bcs team who was 3-0 at home and just destroying them

i can’t wait till we play tcu and notre dame. the notre dame game will be on a national stage and notre dame should have a 6 wins by then. if stanford climbed to number 9 in the country by beating nd on the road when nd was 1-2 we should get a great push for national respect and a move up the rankings when we beat them. we have too many playmakers now. there will always be 4 or 5 that will produce. i’m excited as i have ever been for the utah utes. i sense something special this year. extremely special. plus is joe phillips the best fg kicker in the nation. hell yes!

by wolfmanshowlforever on Oct 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Shaky is a beast

He is one of the most dynamic players in all of college football. He was 2 yards shy of getting 3 TD’s and had over 300 yards of total offense. If he was on a ‘traditional’ power team he would be hyped to win the Heisman.

Best return man in college football.

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by Jeremy Mauss on Oct 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Utah is

deserving of their ranking, they have a nearly identical schedule to Oregon with the same results.

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by Jeremy Mauss on Oct 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Utah's definitely a top-10 team

Hopefully, they ahead of LSU and Auburn tomorrow…as they should be.

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by TexansDC on Oct 9, 2010 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

mark may says he is voting auburn 5th. they barely beat kentucky you idiot. i hate may more than trev albert.

i hope we stay at ten b/c arizona falls but something tells me lsu and south carolina leapfrog us. i think the sec will just start beating each other up and there teams in the top ten will fall. it will be more interesting where florida is ranked if at all. two losses in a row and you should fall out. i’ll bet they barely keep them in at 24th or something.

by wolfmanshowlforever on Oct 9, 2010 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions