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LAFAYETTE, La. -- Helmet on head and his right arm in a heavy black wrap, backup quarterback A.J. Mayer could only watch from the sideline as freshman third-stringer Jaxon Dailey finished out the fourth quarter Saturday night.

Because of the transfer portal, college rosters are frequently in flux these days. And Utah football has felt that impact this week. Seven players have entered the portal, and seven former Utes inked NFL free agent deals after the NFL draft

For a defense that was already young and relatively inexperienced, losing all three players for the season leaves Utah with few options ahead of a difficult matchup against three of the best receivers.

For a defense that was already young and relatively inexperienced, losing all three players for the season leaves Utah with few options ahead of a difficult matchup against three of the best receivers.

For a defense that was already young and relatively inexperienced, losing all three players for the season leaves Utah with few options ahead of a difficult matchup against three of the best receivers.