"(Kruger) is a guy that really is the catalyst or one of the catalysts for what we are doing on defense," Whittingham said. "He's got a great motor, he's a leader and his play rubs off on other people. His intensity and the way he plays the game really is a positive for us and the rest of the defense."

EXTRA POINTS: Utah leads the all-time series with Wyoming, 48-31-1. ... The Cowboys are 40-40-3 in homecoming games. ... The Utes have won seven of the past eight meetings between the two teams, prevailing by an average of 23 points.

Utes on the air

No. 14 Utah (6-0, 2-0) at Wyoming (2-4, 0-3)
Today, noon
TV: The mtn.
Radio: 700AM
Live game blogs: deseretnews.com/blogs

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