2016 Utah Utes football team

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2016 Utah Utes football
Utah Utes logo.svg
Foster Farms Bowl champion
Foster Farms Bowl, W 26–24 vs. Indiana
Conference Pac-12 Conference
DivisionSouth Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 21
APNo. 23
Record9–4 (5–4 Pac-12)
Head coach
Co-offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick (3rd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorJim Harding (2nd season)
Offensive schemeMultiple
Defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley (1st season)
Base defense 4–3
Home stadium Rice-Eccles Stadium
Seasons
←  2015
2017  →
2016 Pac-12 Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
North Division
No. 4 Washington x$^  8 –1   12 –2  
Washington State  7 –2   8 –5  
No. 12 Stanford  6 –3   10 –3  
California  3 –6   5 –7  
Oregon State  3 –6   4 –8  
Oregon  2 –7   4 –8  
South Division
No. 17 Colorado x  8 –1   10 –4  
No. 3 USC  7 –2   10 –3  
No. 23 Utah  5 –4   9 –4  
Arizona State  2 –7   5 –7  
UCLA  2 –7   4 –8  
Arizona  1 –8   3 –9  
Championship: Washington 41, Colorado 10
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2016 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah during the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by twelfth year head coach Kyle Whittingham and played their home games in Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were members of the South Division of the Pac-12 Conference. They finished the season 9–4, 5–4 in Pac-12 play to finish in third place in the South Division. They were invited to the Foster Farms where they defeated Indiana. [1]

Contents

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 16:00 p.m. Southern Utah *
 P12N W 24–045,945
September 105:30 p.m. BYU *
 FOX W 20–1946,915
September 178:30 p.m.at San Jose State *
 CBSSN W 34–1716,041
September 237:30 p.m. USC No. 24
  • Rice-Eccles Stadium
  • Salt Lake City, UT
 FS1 W 31–2746,133
October 14:00 p.m.at California No. 18
P12NL 23–2846,618
October 88:00 p.m. Arizona Dagger-14-plain.pngNo. 24
  • Rice-Eccles Stadium
  • Salt Lake City, UT
FS1W 36–2345,917
October 152:00 p.m.at Oregon State No. 21
P12NW 19–1432,093
October 222:00 p.m.at UCLA No. 19
FOXW 52–4566,243
October 291:30 p.m.No. 4 Washington No. 17
FS1L 24–3147,801
November 107:30 p.m.at Arizona State No. 15
FS1W 49–2648,220
November 193:00 p.m. Oregon No. 12
  • Rice-Eccles Stadium
  • Salt Lake City, UT
P12NL 28–3046,327
November 265:30 p.m.at No. 9 Colorado No. 22
FOXL 22–2752,301
December 286:30 p.m.vs. Indiana *No. 19
FOXW 26–2427,608
Source: [2]

Roster

2016 Utah Utes Football

Quarterback

  •  1 Tyler Huntley – freshman (6'1, 190)
  •  3 Troy Williams – junior (6'2, 200)
  • 12 A.J. Cecil – sophomore (6'1, 190)
  • 14 Andrew Lisk – freshman (6'1, 202)
  • 15 Logan Bateman – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 190)

Tailback

  •  2 Zack Moss – freshman (5'10, 206)
  •  4 Troy McCormick – Redshirt.svg junior (5'9, 178)
  •  7 Devonta'e Henry-Cole – freshman (5'8, 168)
  • 23 Armand Shyne – sophomore (5'11, 214)
  • 27 Marcel Manalo – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 220)
  • 28 Joe Williams – senior (5'11, 205)
  • 30 James Gray – sophomore (5'9, 174)
  • 32 Ty Murrell – freshman (5'8, 175)
  • 35 Jordan Howard – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 209)
  • Mason Woodward – sophomore (5'9, 211)
  • Quinn Meier – freshman (5'11, 175)

Wide receiver

  •  6 Kyle Fulks – Redshirt.svg junior (5'9, 178)
  •  8 Alec Dana – sophomore (6'2, 186)
  • 10 Riley Richmond – sophomore (5'7, 169)
  • 11 Raelon Singleton – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 210)
  • 12 Tim Patrick – senior (6'2, 210)
  • 13 Monte Seabrook – junior (5'11, 184)
  • 16 Cory Butler-Byrd – senior (5'10, 180)
  • 17 Demari Simpkins – freshman (5'10, 184)
  • 19 Tyler Cooperwood – senior (5'9, 163)
  • 20 Lahi Kautai – sophomore (5'8, 195)
  • 21 Tyrone Smith – sophomore (6'4, 205)
  • 24 Kenric Young – junior (6'1, 189)
  • 26 Terrell Burgess – freshman (6'0, 182)
  • 29 Gage Cook – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 192)
  • 47 Caleb Repp – sophomore (6'5, 210)
  • 80 Siaosi Mariner – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 195)
  • 81 Dimitri Salido – senior (6'0, 195)
  • 83 Jameson Field – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 185)
  • 84 Dakota Baker – freshman (6'2, 175)
  • 85 Andrew Santiago – Redshirt.svg senior (6'0, 195)

Tight end

  • 13 Bapa Falemaka – freshman (6'3, 239)
  • 18 Evan Moeai – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 230)
  • 46 Tyler Bell – Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 231)
  • 82 Ken Hampel – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 250)
  • 86 Wallace Gonzalez – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'5, 255)
  • 87 Siale Fakailoatonga – senior (6'4, 255)
  • 88 Harrison Handley – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 250)
  • 89 Chad Hekking – freshman (6'4, 240)
  • 95 Trace Hobbs – freshman
 

Offensive lineman

  • 52 Sam Tevi – senior (6'6, 305)
  • 53 Tucker Scott – freshman (6'4, 288)
  • 54 Isaac Asiata – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 323)
  • 62 Aaron Amaana – sophomore (6'1, 332)
  • 65 Paul Toala – sophomore (6'4, 324)
  • 66 Kyle Lanterman – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 280)
  • 67 Nick Carman – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 290)
  • 68 J. J. Dielman – Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 300)
  • 69 Lo Falemaka – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 300)
  • 70 Jackson Barton – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'7, 310)
  • 71 Daniel Heller – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 290)
  • 72 Garett Bolles – junior (6'6, 296)
  • 73 Johnny Capra – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'6, 300)
  • 74 Salesi Uhatafe – Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 315)
  • 75 Nick Nowakowski – Redshirt.svg senior (6'1, 295)
  • 76 Scott Peck – freshman (6'6, 310)
  • 77 Darrin Paulo – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 310)
  • 78 Jake Grant – freshman (6'3, 290)
  • 79 Keven Dixon – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 277)

Defensive tackle

  • 41 Hauati Pututau – freshman (6'4, 265)
  • 45 Filipo Mokofisi – Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 278)
  • 53 Alani Havili-Katoa – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 290)
  • 58 Vaha Vainuku – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 290)
  • 59 Pasoni Tasini – senior (6'3, 295)
  • 64 Mark Kruger – freshman (6'2, 295)
  • 90 Pitta Tonga – freshman (6'3, 250)
  • 93 Lowell Lotulelei – junior (6'2, 310)
  • 99 Leki Fotu – freshman (6'5, 276)

Defensive end

  •  8 Chris Hart – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 245)
  • 11 Kylie Fitts – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 295)
  • 40 Kendall Huey – junior (6'3, 295)
  • 49 Hunter Dimick – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 295)
  • 50 Pita Taumoepenu – senior (6'3, 295)
  • 52 Hayden Clegg – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 295)
  • 56 Bradlee Anae – freshman (6'3, 229)
  • 92 Maxs Tupai – freshman (6'2, 245)
  • 96 Nick Heninger – freshman (6'2, 229)
  • Trevor Horlacher – freshman

Punter

 

Linebacker

  •  3 Donavan Thompson – freshman (5'10, 214)
  •  9 Davir Hamilton – freshman (6'3, 208)
  • 10 Sunia Tauteoli – junior (6'0, 220)
  • 30 Cody Barton – sophomore (6'2, 232)
  • 31 Evan Eggiman – Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 215)
  • 32 Sharrieff Shah Jr. – Redshirt.svg senior (6'1, 225)
  • 34 Alex Whittingham – Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 208)
  • 37 Christian Drews – junior (6'1, 230)
  • 38 Sam Whittingham – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 210)
  • 42 Marcus Sanders-Williams – senior (5'11, 236)
  • 44 Jake Jackson – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 230)
  • 48 Gerrit Choate – freshman (5'11, 225)
  • 55 David Luafatasaga – freshman (6'4, 232)
  • 57 Justin Tatola – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 211)

Defensive back

  •  1 Boobie Hobbs – junior (5'10, 180)
  •  2 Philip Afia – Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 195)
  •  5 Tavaris Williams – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 185)
  •  6 Tyson Cisrow – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 190)
  •  7 Andre Godfrey – junior (5'10, 191)
  • 10 Jason Thompson – Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 208)
  • 12 Justin Thomas – Redshirt.svg senior (5'8, 180)
  • 13 Jordan Fogal – junior (5'10, 186)
  • 14 Brian Allen – Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 205)
  • 15 Dominique Hatfield – senior (5'10, 175)
  • 17 Conner Charles – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 175)
  • 18 Nygel King – freshman (6'0, 169)
  • 20 Marcus Williams – junior (6'1, 195)
  • 22 Chase Hansen – Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'3, 212) (+QB)
  • 23 Julian Blackmon – freshman (6'1, 180)
  • 25 Casey Hughes – Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 195)
  • 27 Nick Mika – sophomore (6'2, 190)
  • 29 Reginald Porter – Redshirt.svg senior (5'11, 185)
  • 33 Damian Greene – Redshirt.svg junior (5'8, 182)
  • 35 Samson Nacua – freshman (6'3, 182)
  • 36 MacKay Dunn – sophomore (5'10, 172)
  • 43 Tyson Doman – freshman (6'0, 192)
  • 46 Connor Haller – freshman
  • Duressa Goesse – sophomore

Kicker

  • 39 Andy Phillips – Redshirt.svg senior (5'10, 210)
  • 63 John Aloma – freshman
  • 92 Hayes Hicken – Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 185)

Long snappers

  • 94 Chase Dominguez – senior (6'5, 240)

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend:██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
RV = Received votes
Week
PollPre1234567891011121314Final
AP RVRVRV24182421191716131121RVRV23
Coaches RVRVRV23182421181616121120242321
CFP Not released161512222019Not released

Game summaries

Southern Utah

Southern Utah at Utah
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  • Date: September 1
  • Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium
    Salt Lake City, UT
  • Game start: 6:07 MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:06
  • Game attendance: 45,945
  • Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C), Partly cloudy, winds S 11 mph
  • Referee: Land Clark • Umpire: Matt Jordan • Linesman: Bob Day • Line judge: Jeff Robinson • Back judge: Justin Nelson • Field judge: John Morton • Side judge: Bernie Hulscher • Center judge: John Love
  • TV announcers (P12): Roxy Bernstein, Anthony Herron, Lewis Johnson
Sources: [3]

Game Stats:

  • Passing: SUU: McCoy Hill 6-12-0--42, Tannon Pedersen 0-6-1--0; Utah: Troy Williams 20-35-0--272, Tyler Huntley 3-4-0--26.
  • Rushing: SUU: Malik Brown 10-49, Ty Rutledge 1-33, Hill 8-26, Raysean Pringle 5-13, James Felila 3-9, Isaiah Diego-Wi 1-0, Pedersen 4-(-14); Utah: Troy McCormick 12-55, Joe Williams 12-49, Armand Shyne 8-19, T. Williams 5-15.
  • Receiving: SUU: Mike Sharp 1-14, Steven Wroblews 1-12, Rutledge 1-9, Logan Parker 1-6, Felila 1-4, Pringle 1-(-3); Utah: Tim Patrick 5-105, Rae Singleton 2-56, Troy McCormick 3-55, Tyrone Smith 3-31, Evan Moeai 1-18, Walla Gonzales 1-11, Demari Simpkins 1-8, Siaosi Wilkins 1-8, Terrell Burgess 1-7, Kyle Fulks 2-1, Joe Williams 3-(-2)
  • Interceptions: Utah: Marcus Williams 1-0.

BYU

BYU at Utah
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  • Date: September 10
  • Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium
    Salt Lake City, UT
  • Game start: 5:36 MDT
  • Elapsed time: 3:47
  • Game attendance: 46,915
  • Game weather: 80 °F (27 °C), Sunny, winds WSW 7 mph
  • Referee: Brad Van Vark • Umpire: Michael Cooper • Linesman: George Gusman • Line judge: Frank LeBlanc • Back judge: Brian Ernest • Field judge: Jason Ledet • Side judge: Gene Semko • Center judge: Brian Alos
  • TV announcers (FOX): Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt, Shannon Spake
Sources: [4]

Game Stats:

  • Passing: BYU: Taysom Hill 21-39-3--176, Mitch Juergens 1-1-0--9, Team 0-1-0--0; Utah: Troy Williams 14-23-3--194.
  • Rushing: BYU: Hill 13-87, Jamaal Williams 12-58, Brayden El-Bakri 1-1, Algernon Brown 1-(-3); Utah: Troy McCormick 10-62, Zack Moss 12-58, Joe Williams 10-26, Troy Williams 7-13, Kyle Fulks 2-11, Team 1-(-1).
  • Receiving: BYU: Juergens 8-52, Nick Kurtz 3-35, Moroni Laulu-Pututau 3-31, Jonah Trinnaman 2-27, Colby Pearson 2-10, Williams 1-10, Corbin Kaufusi 1-9, Aleva Hifo 1-7, Ului Lapuaho 1-4; Utah: Tyrone Smith 2-60, Tim Patrick 3-59, Rae Singleton 2-23, Evan Moeai 2-21, Harris Handley 2-21, Demari Simpkins 2-6, Joe Williams 1-4.
  • Interceptions: BYU: Kai Nacua 2-0, Francis Bernard 1-0; Utah: Sunia Tauteoli 2-41, Reginald Porter 1-1.

At San Jose State

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USC

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At California

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Arizona

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At Oregon State

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At UCLA

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Washington

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At Arizona State

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Oregon

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At Colorado

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Vs. Indiana (Foster Farms Bowl)

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[5]

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References

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  2. ↑ "2016 Utah Utes Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
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  4. ↑ "BYU at Utah". Stat Broadcast. Retrieved September 10, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Williams leads Utah past Indiana 26-24 in Foster Farms Bowl". University of Utah Athletics. December 28, 2016. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
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