[OutsiderFan]

Utah, through four games (so not including last night), was ranked third nationally in rushing defense (83.8), giving up 2.62 yards per carry.

There's a real possibility Utah will end up with the best rushing defense of any Stanford opponent.

Now, we all know the rushing woes extend far beyond one game. But, assuming Love returns at full health, I do think the Stanford ground game will have better days ahead this season.

Before heaping too much praise on Utah, consider their schedule, including a WSU team that runs the ball less than pretty much any FBS team, and a UW that only rushed for 3 YPC against UCLA. They also played Northern Illinois and Weber State. Not like Stanford is difficult to stop on the ground either.

[OutsiderFan]

Utah, through four games (so not including last night), was ranked third nationally in rushing defense (83.8), giving up 2.62 yards per carry.

There's a real possibility Utah will end up with the best rushing defense of any Stanford opponent.

Now, we all know the rushing woes extend far beyond one game. But, assuming Love returns at full health, I do think the Stanford ground game will have better days ahead this season.

Before heaping too much praise on Utah, consider their schedule, including a WSU team that runs the ball less than pretty much any FBS team, and a UW that only rushed for 3 YPC against UCLA. They also played Northern Illinois and Weber State. Not like Stanford is difficult to stop on the ground either.