Utah - Notre Dame lessons learned

After watching the Notre Dame game, Utah players and fans ought to be embarrassed. Utah lost to a very bad Notre Dame team.

For the second week in a row, the Utah offense cost the team the game. Their inability to sustain a drive kept the defense on the field too long. Furthermore, the Utes refuse to stretch the field, relying exclusively on runs up the middle and short crossing routes.

Utah has continued last week's mental lapses and sloppy play. In the first half, the Utes committed ten penalties. Notre Dame blocked a punt for its first TD, and intercepted a pass to set up the second score. A fumble on the second half kickoff set up another TD, putting the Utes down 28-3.

If Utah does not make some drastic changes, they will not win another game this season. You cannot contend for the Pac Ten title if you lose to Notre Dame starting a true freshman QB.