Utah's ability to score down the stretch proved to be the difference against the Falcons and Beavers. It's no accident. The two-minute drill is something the Utes pay a lot of attention to — in spring ball, two-a-days and game weeks.

"We work the heck out of it. We work the two-minute offense probably more than anyone in the country. It's such a vital part of the game," Whittingham said. "We never stop working on it. Brian Johnson is a very cool customer under pressure. When things are tight, it seems to be when he's at his best."

Johnson has led the Utes to 14 wins in his last 15 starts.

EXTRA POINTS: Saturday's weather forecast in Laramie calls for a high temperature of 44 degrees with rain showers. ... Utah leads the Mountain West Conference in kickoff coverage (49.2 yards). ... The Utes have outscored opponents by a 55-9 margin in the third quarter this season. ... Utah has won seven of the past eight meetings against Wyoming.

Utes on the air

No. 13 Utah (6-0, 2-0) at Wyoming (2-4, 0-3)

Saturday, noon

TV: The mtn.

Radio: 700AM

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