Through nine games, the defining characteristic of the 2025 Utes is their leadership, coach Kyle Whittingham says.

“I would say great leadership. We have tremendous captains this year. Not that we haven’t in the past, but fortunately they’ve all been able to stay healthy and intact. That’s a big part of it,” Whittingham said.

This year’s captains are offensive linemen Spencer Fano and Jaren Kump, defensive lineman Logan Fano and linebacker Lander Barton — all veteran players that have been at Utah for at least three years.

They helped teach Utah’s culture to the new transfers and freshmen, and along with upperclassmen and other leaders like cornerback Smith Snowden and quarterback Devon Dampier, have turned around a team that went 5-7 last season.

The hallmark of this team’s leadersh

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