I think that your statement about utah being the better program is a stretch. Have they beaten us the last 4 years yes they have. Did they beat UCLA last year week they did, but teams do crazy things when they have they back against a wall. Utah had to win that game for Whitt and for his future. UCLA is very overrated they needed to lose and its about time they did. Utah is playing with fire with this 2 qb system it will come back to bite them in the butt. Utah got their signature win but will still lose some very horrible games like WSU. I still think they go bowling but it won't be pretty along the way.

Look at BYU on the other hand before Hill went down he and BYU were the national darling. Next year BYU plays a P5 schedule with Hill hopefully back could mean some very big things. BYU has a better chance now or likelihood to go to the playoff than Utah just because BYU's path can be easier not playing in the Pac12.

Utah also seems to be losing their touch with LDS recruits. Their culture is changing and this will lead to more LDS kids choosing BYU.