Utah vast receiver Devaughn Vele stretches the ball throughout the objective line for a landing in opposition to Oregon State at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake Metropolis on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. The Ute receivers are coming off a stable exhibiting in opposition to the Beavers. Scott G Winterton, Deseret Information
Broad receiver Devaughn Vele likes the flexibility the Utah offense has proven this season, and he’s hoping to see one other numerous assault because the No. 11 Utes go to No. 18 UCLA Saturday on the Rose Bowl.
In final week’s 42-16 victory over Oregon State, quarterback Cam Rising threw to eight totally different targets, finishing 19 of 25 passes for 199 yards and three touchdowns.
“We simply wish to present that we’re a flexible offense. We are able to run the ball, we will throw the ball to our tight ends and to our receivers,” mentioned Vele, who caught a team-high seven passes for 94 yards and a TD. “Simply being that complete bundle the place it’s exhausting for the (offensive coordinator) to make a name as a result of he doesn’t know who he desires to have the ball when it’s vital on third-and-long or fourth down. It’s an excellent downside to have as an offensive unit.”
Broad receivers coach Chad Bumphis was happy together with his receivers’ efficiency in opposition to OSU.
“I assumed they performed nicely for probably the most half. Nonetheless loads of stuff we will clear up,” he mentioned. “However I challenged Devaughn and (Jaylen Dixon), with them being the older guys within the room, to be extra vocal and step up and make performs. I assumed they did each. I used to be pleased with them.”
What extra does Bumphis wish to see from his wideouts?
“I would like them to remain prepared. We now have loads of weapons on this offense. It may be anyone. This previous weekend it was JD and Vele,” he mentioned. “This week, it may very well be Cash (Parks) and Makai (Cope). It may very well be Solo. Simply keep prepared and when your quantity is named, reply and profit from your alternatives.”
Final week, UCLA gave up 345 yards and 4 touchdowns to the Huskies.
Can Utah exploit the Bruin secondary?
“I'm going into each recreation feeling like that,” Bumphis mentioned. “Irrespective of who we’re enjoying, we’re going to play our recreation. It doesn't matter what they do on protection. We have to go into each recreation ready to make performs and be that group for our group — that group that our group wants us to be. Proper now, we’re enjoying at a excessive stage and I believe they’ll be prepared.”
Utes on the air
No. 11 Utah (4-1, 2-0)
at No. 18 UCLA (5-0, 2-0)
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. MDT
Rose Bowl
Pasadena, California
TV: Fox
Radio: ESPN 700