The 1985 Utah Utes football team represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1985 NCAA Division I-A football season. In their first season under head coach Jim Fassel, the Utes compiled an overall record of 8–4 with a mark of 5–3 in conference play, finished third in the WAC, and outscored their opponents 405 to 343. Home games were played on campus at Robert Rice Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Utah's statistical leaders included Larry Egger with 2,988 passing yards, Eddie Johnson with 1,018 rushing yards, and Loren Richey with 971 receiving yards.
Schedule
Coaching staff Jim Fassel, head coach Jack Reilly, offensive coordinator quarterbacks coach George Wheeler, defensive coordinator, defensive line coach Sean McNabb, tight ends coach, special teams coach Mark Pierce, defensive ends coach Fred Graves, wide receivers coach Ron McBride, offensive line coach Wayne McQuivey, offensive backs coach Dave Kotulski, inside linebackers coach Mike Gillhamer, defensive backs coach Larry Wilson, assistant defensive line coach
NFL draft Two Utah players were selected in the 1986 NFL draft, which went 12 rounds with 333 selections.
Player Position Round Pick NFL team Erroll Tucker Defensive back 5 122 Pittsburgh SteelersFilipo Mokofisi Linebacker 8 200 New Orleans Saints
References
External links University of Utah Libraries – 1985 Utes football media guide WSU Libraries: Game television broadcast – Washington State at Utah – September 21, 1985