The 1973 Utah Utes football team was an American football team that represented the University of Utah as a member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) during the 1973 NCAA Division I football season. In their sixth and final season under head coach Bill Meek, the Utes compiled an overall record of 7–5 with a mark of 4–2 against conference opponents, placing third in the WAC. Home games were played on campus at Robert Rice Stadium in Salt Lake City.
Five weeks after the season ended, in early 1974, Meek resigned. Defensive line coach Tom Lovat, a 35-year-old alumnus from Bingham, was retained for the interim for recruiting continuation and was promoted later that month.
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Roster
NFL draft Four Utes were selected in the 1974 NFL draft, which lasted 17 rounds (442 selections).
Player Position Round Pick NFL team Steve Odom Wide receiver 5 116 Green Bay PackersRon Rydalch Defensive tackle 8 197 New York JetsGary Keller Defensive tackle 13 337 Minnesota VikingsDon Van Galder Quarterback 14 361 Washington Redskins
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