41.   Providence, which lost to Arizona in a regional final last season, challenged the Utes into the final minutes with one returning starter.

42.   Quarterback Darrell Bevell leads an offense with nine returning starters.

43.   Quarterback Tommie Frazier has emerged as a complete player, and four returning starters in the offensive line provide continuity.

44.   REASONS TO BELIEVE -- Quarterback Shea Morenz will lead an offense with nine returning starters.

45.   POTENTIAL ROADBLOCK -- Only four returning defensive starters and opening games against Washington and Penn State.

46.   REASONS TO BELIEVE -- Running back James Allen leads eight returning offensive starters.

47.   Returning starters Chris Carrawell and Shane Battier will help develop the youngsters in a hurry.

48.   Relying on the defense, which has six returning starters and an All-American candidate in Colvin, may be required, particularly early in the season.

49.   Roesler, who plays right guard, is the lone returning starter, though right tackle Leonard Davis saw plenty of action as a backup.

50.   Right tackle Cameron Spikes and Heimuli are the two returning starters.