Defense

Utah failed to register a double-digit victory season for the first time since 2007 and its Pac-12 debut was more so-so than spectacular, but Lotulelei held up his end of the bargain. It’s difficult for any program to assimilate into a new conference culture. Lotulelei, though, was named the league’s best defensive lineman – by vote of the league’s offensive linemen. At 6-foot-4, 325 pounds, Lotulelei should be even better with a renewed commitment to conditioning.