Utah Utes
2000 overall record: 4-7
Conference record: 3-4 (t-5th)

Returning starters
Offense: 10
Defense: 6
Kickers: 2

2000 statistical leaders (* - returners)
Rushing: Adam Tate* (660 yds)
Passing: Darnell Arceneaux (1,375 yds)
Receiving: Steve Smith (743 yds)
Tackles: Wes Tufaga (87)
Sacks: Garrett Smith* (7)
Interceptions: Andre Dyson (4)

What's new
The Utes will have a new offensive coordinator, as Craig Ver Steeg comes in from Illinois. The familiar one-back set is gone and will be replaced with a traditional two-back look that includes a fullback. The goal is to make the offensive attack more versatile, especially in the passing game with more receiving options. There is also a short-yardage benefit for an offense that was a dismal 31 percent on third down last year.
Battling it out
The quarterback race is wide open, and three young players are vying for the spot. Sophomore Lance Rice, who started the final three games last year, is a good leader and makes good decisions. He is being challenged by strong-armed Ryan Breska, who redshirted last year as a transfer from Purdue. Redshirt freshman Brett Elliott is also in contention but missed some of spring drills with a thumb injury. He ended well, however, with two TD passes in the spring game.
Eye catcher: WR Morgan Scalley
After returning from a mission, Scalley enrolled in January as a true freshman and went through spring drills. Despite having not played football since '98, he had the highest score on the team in pre-camp agility testing and showed good speed, good hands and toughness across the middle during workouts. Although very much a question mark entering the spring, the former Utah Mr. Football should be part of the rotation at receiver this fall.
Budding star: SS Arnold Parker
Parker played as a redshirt freshman last year and started four games in the defensive backfield, making 55 tackles. He is unquestionably one of the Utes' best players and is a difference maker on the defensive side. He has great speed and strength and can also play corner and even linebacker. The coaches want to move Parker around some but plan to keep him on the field at all times.

Brad Edwards researches college football for ESPN and is a contributor to ESPN.com throughout the year.