Kyle Whittingham's Utah football program earned their first South Division title last season, and don't have plans on relinquishing that crown this upcoming season either. Returning a bulk of the production, roster, and starters from last season, which has fueled the lofty pre-season expectations many have for the Utes. After winning the division but coming up just short in the Pac-12 Championship Game last season, can they capitalize on the experience gained from last season and secure their first conference championship?

The program was picked as the favorite to not only win the South Division but to win the conference title at Pac-12 Media Day. What that means for the program is that now the target is now on Utah's back, and teams will be gunning for them in an attempt to ruin their championship aspirations.

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With fall camp winding down in the final week, the program will begin to turn it's attention to season prep, and preparing for August 29th. The good news is that there have been a number of players that improved their games in the off-season and have proven it so far in fall camp.

Here are ten players, one from each position group, that have taken steps forward as players and have improved in one way or another.

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