Upcoming Event: Football at Kansas on November 28, 2025 at 10 a.m.
.png&width=31&height=31&type=webp)
Football
at Kansas
The University of Utah Athletics
Coaches’ Corner: Quinton Ganther and Lewis Powell
11/22/2022 10:51 AM | Football
Looking at the running backs and defensive tackles as the Utes prep for Colorado
SALT LAKE CITY – No. 10 Utah has one regular season game remaining and it'll take the Utes to Folsom Field for a tilt at Colorado. Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. MT on Saturday, Nov. 26, with the game airing on Pac-12 Networks.
Â
A path does remain for Utah to reach the Pac-12 Championship Game—the Utes must take care of business in Boulder, and three other games in the league this weekend must have a certain outcome. For the Utes, the focus is solely what they can control: preparing for the Buffaloes and using this week of prep to cap the regular season on a high note.
Â
Speaking on the potential tiebreaker scenario, head coach Kyle Whittingham said, "Mathematically, we still have a pathway to the [Pac-12] Championship. But all we can worry about is our part of that, and that's where our focus lies. We've got to finish the season the right way and just be concerned with ourselves. We'll see what else transpires."
Â
Ahead of Saturday's matchup, UtahUtes.com visited with running backs coach Quinton Ganther and defensive tackles coach Lewis Powell for the final regular season edition of Coaches' Corner.
Â
Running Backs Coach Quinton Ganther
On assessing his position group the last few weeks…
"We're slowly but surely getting better. Not great, but we're slowly but surely trying to get there."
Â
On what he'd like to see from the group these final few games of the season…
"The last couple games, I would like to see game-changers. If we're going to touch the ball more than anybody on the team, we need to be productive. We need to put a game on our back and take over."
Â
On evaluating Ja'Quinden Jackson transition to running back from quarterback…
"He's getting better. He's learning the position and taking coaching points. He's being disciplined with his eyes, making the correct reads. That's all I can ask of him right now."
Â
Defensive Ends Coach Lewis Powell
On progress made at his position group…
"The group is getting better. I feel like they're getting a little traction and understanding what we're asking of them. They're getting better every single week. I'm excited about their progress and excited to watch them play this weekend."
Â
On what has clicked for Jonah Elliss the last couple weeks…
"Just the understanding and having a better feel for how he fits in the scheme and what we're asking him to do. He's been doing really well. He's a lot more athletic than what we've had in the past. He's all over the place, chasing people down, getting fumble recoveries and all kinds of stuff. He's getting better every single day."
Â
NEXT UP
The Utes will play their final regular season game on the road, heading to Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 26 against the Colorado Buffaloes. Opening kick is set for 2 p.m. MT on Pac-12 Networks.
Â
FOLLOW ALONG!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program, follow the Utes on social media (Twitter: @Utah_Football | Instagram: @UtahFootball | Facebook: Search Utah Football), along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com for news, schedule and roster updates throughout the season.
Â
Â
A path does remain for Utah to reach the Pac-12 Championship Game—the Utes must take care of business in Boulder, and three other games in the league this weekend must have a certain outcome. For the Utes, the focus is solely what they can control: preparing for the Buffaloes and using this week of prep to cap the regular season on a high note.
Â
Speaking on the potential tiebreaker scenario, head coach Kyle Whittingham said, "Mathematically, we still have a pathway to the [Pac-12] Championship. But all we can worry about is our part of that, and that's where our focus lies. We've got to finish the season the right way and just be concerned with ourselves. We'll see what else transpires."
Â
Ahead of Saturday's matchup, UtahUtes.com visited with running backs coach Quinton Ganther and defensive tackles coach Lewis Powell for the final regular season edition of Coaches' Corner.
Â
Running Backs Coach Quinton Ganther
On assessing his position group the last few weeks…
"We're slowly but surely getting better. Not great, but we're slowly but surely trying to get there."
Â
On what he'd like to see from the group these final few games of the season…
"The last couple games, I would like to see game-changers. If we're going to touch the ball more than anybody on the team, we need to be productive. We need to put a game on our back and take over."
Â
On evaluating Ja'Quinden Jackson transition to running back from quarterback…
"He's getting better. He's learning the position and taking coaching points. He's being disciplined with his eyes, making the correct reads. That's all I can ask of him right now."
Â
Defensive Ends Coach Lewis Powell
On progress made at his position group…
"The group is getting better. I feel like they're getting a little traction and understanding what we're asking of them. They're getting better every single week. I'm excited about their progress and excited to watch them play this weekend."
Â
On what has clicked for Jonah Elliss the last couple weeks…
"Just the understanding and having a better feel for how he fits in the scheme and what we're asking him to do. He's been doing really well. He's a lot more athletic than what we've had in the past. He's all over the place, chasing people down, getting fumble recoveries and all kinds of stuff. He's getting better every single day."
Â
NEXT UP
The Utes will play their final regular season game on the road, heading to Boulder, Colo., on Saturday, Nov. 26 against the Colorado Buffaloes. Opening kick is set for 2 p.m. MT on Pac-12 Networks.
Â
FOLLOW ALONG!
To get an inside look at the Utah Football program, follow the Utes on social media (Twitter: @Utah_Football | Instagram: @UtahFootball | Facebook: Search Utah Football), along with visiting www.UtahUtes.com for news, schedule and roster updates throughout the season.
Â
Players Mentioned
DE
/ Football
RB
/ FootballUtah vs. Kansas State | POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
Saturday, November 22
Head Coach Kyle Whittingham weekly press conference - 11.17.25
Monday, November 17
Utah: 55, Baylor: 28 | POST GAME PRESS CONFERENCE
Sunday, November 16
Crimson Corner with Bill Riley - Baylor's John Morris & Utah Track & Field Head Coach Kyle Kepler
Wednesday, November 12