SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah is seeking to reload quickly on defense after returning just two starters from a unit that dominated in the Pac-12 last season.

It will be tough for the Utes not to take a step back from what they did defensively with a veteran-laden group.

Utah led the Pac-12 in total defense, passing defense, rushing defense and scoring defense in 2019. The Utes recorded the best statistical season by a conference team in the Pac-12 era in three defensive categories.