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Fans make their way into Rice-Eccles Stadium as the University of Utah Utes prepare to host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes defensive end Pita Taumoepenu (50) brings down Southern Utah Thunderbirds running back Malik Brown (4) as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes running back Troy McCormick (4) stiff-arms Southern Utah Thunderbirds defensive lineman Josh Talbot (57) as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes quarterback Troy Williams (3) throws the ball for a first down as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes running back Troy McCormick (4) on the ground after running out of bounds, as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes running back Troy McCormick (4) runs the ball for a touchdown as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes defensive back Boobie Hobbs (1) celebrates a long punt return as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes defensive end Pita Taumoepenu (50) takes down Southern Utah Thunderbirds wide receiver Raysean Pringle (85) as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Southern Utah Thunderbirds cornerback Jhavari Ransom (20) chases down and recovers a fumble by Utah Utes running back Joe Williams (28) as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes wide receiver Kyle Fulks (6) trips up Southern Utah Thunderbirds cornerback Jhavari Ransom (20) after Ransom picked up a Utah fumble, as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes wide receiver Tim Patrick (12) scores in the fourth quarter as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes defensive end Kylie Fitts (11) chases down Southern Utah Thunderbirds quarterback Tannon Pedersen (10) as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes running back Troy McCormick (4) prepares to light the U after the win as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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A Utah fan holds a sign reading, “Jesus loves U” as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
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Utah Utes quarterback Troy Williams (3) as the University of Utah Utes host the Southern Utah University Thunderbirds, NCAA football at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Thursday September 1, 2016.
