Utah freshman Obot starts third straight at left guard

Utes rank No. 17 nationally in rushing offense

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 13h1 min read

Obot has started the past three games at left guard for the Utes, which have the country’s No. 17 overall rushing offens Via @PeteThamel on X

What happened: Obot has started the past three games at left guard for the Utes. He is a central piece of an overhauled Utah offensive line. That unit was rebuilt after tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu left in Round 1 of the NFL draft last year.

Why it matters: Utah owns the country's No. 17 overall rushing offense behind the reworked front. Continuity at left guard matters for sustaining that production. Replacing two first-round tackles made the interior emergence central to the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Utah ranks No. 17 nationally in rushing offense. Obot has three consecutive starts at left guard.

What to watch: Watch whether Obot holds the left guard spot the rest of October. Continued stability keeps Utah's run game on track.

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@PeteThamel 2026-10-21T20:45:05.653323+00:00

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