No. 24 Utah beats Utah State 24-14, loses starters to injury

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah entered the season with a star running back, a staunch defense and a pair of dependable kickers. The need was consistent, efficient play at quarterback. The No. 24 Utes got exactly that from senior starter Travis Wilson -- for five quarters. Devontae Booker ran for 120 yards and a touchdown and the Utes beat Utah State 24-14 on Friday night in a victory marred by Wilson's left shoulder injury. "That's the nature of the game," Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said. "A guy goes down and the next guy's got to step up. I asked Kendall to just move the football team and take care of the football. "We'll get more information tomorrow, but Travis is pretty sore right now." The Utes (2-0) lost Wilson in the second quarter. He returned to the sideline with ice on his non-throwing shoulder and his arm in a sling.