Utah Utes football: Ludwig leaving Utes for Kansas State job

"Then everybody kind of goes their different directions," Whittingham said.

EXTRA POINTS: Defensive graduate assistant Ilaisa Tuiaki has accepted a full-time position with Andersen at USU. ... Whittingham said his search for a new defensive line coach has been reduced to a "short list" and an announcement could come shortly after the bowl game. ... Wednesday's practice was Utah's first of the week. Whittingham acknowledged it was "good to get back in it again." He estimated that 8-10 players, however, missed the light workout because of final exams. ... Mid-year letters-of-intent were received from quarterback Terrance Cain (Blinn College, Texas) and cornerback Kamaron Yancy (Pierce College, Calif.) on Wednesday. Cornerback Maxwell Lacy (Compton College, Calif.) is expected to submit his on Thursday. All three players are expected to enroll at the U. in January.

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