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SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Until Utahs young offense finds its footing, the Utes defense feels ready to shoulder the load.The Utes sacked San Jose States quarterbacks 10 times and scored 17 points off three turnovers on the way to a 34-17 victory Saturday night.Its contagious, said defensive end Hunter Dimick. As an identity, were still trying to build that. This was a step in the right direction.Eight different Utah players collected sacks, with Dimick and Filipo Mokofisi each notching a pair.Utah (3-0) trailed twice early but kept the defensive pressure on Spartans (1-2) quarterback Kenny Potter, who took five sacks in the first half.We thought going into the season we were going to be pretty good up front, Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said. Im very encouraged. They came through tonight. They performed.The 10 sacks equaled the second-most in Utah history.The Utes led 13-10 when Reggie Porters interception late in the first half set up a 74-yard scoring drive. First-year quarterback Troy Williams hit Tim Patrick with a 54-yard completion to the 9, and then connected with Patrick with a 4-yard TD pass with 15 seconds left in the half.Williams, who completed 20 of 28 passes for 257 yards, said the Utes never panicked after their slow offensive start. We didnt get down, he said. Our confidence stayed high.The Utes knocked Potter out of the game late in the third quarter when he escaped being sacked for the eighth time, scrambling for a 5-yard gain before being sandwiched hard by two defenders. Freshman Josh Love took over and was sacked three times before throwing a 46-yard TD pass to Zamore Zigler.THE TAKEAWAYUtah: The Utes won their first road test of the season, and now begin Pac-12 play with a stretch of three road games in their first five. The first two are at Cal on Oct. 1 and at Oregon State on Oct. 15 before a potential Pac-12 South showdown at UCLA on Oct. 22.San Jose State: The Spartans dropped their 21st consecutive game to a team currently playing in a Power Five conference. They have not beaten an opponent from one of the nations top five leagues since a 35-34 victory over Stanford on Sept. 9, 2006 at Spartan Stadium.UP NEXTUtah: The Utes open Pac-12 play at home Friday night against a USC team that fell to 1-2 after a 27-10 loss at Stanford. Utah should be motivated following a 42-24 loss at USC last season that spoiled a 6-0 start and No. 3 ranking in the Top 25. Were ready, Williams said.San Jose State: The Spartans take on their second straight Power Five opponent, traveling to Iowa State next Saturday. The game will be SJSUs first vs. a Big Ten foe since losing 24-7 at Minnesota in 2014.POLL IMPLICATIONSUtah: Tied for 26th in the AP voting a week ago, the Utes could creep into the Top 25 after keeping its unbeaten record intact.KEY NUMBERSUtah: Four days after senior running back Joe Williams retired from football, the Utes got strong performances from three backs: Zack Moss rushed 12 times 95 yards, Troy McCormick had seven carries for 61 yards and Armand Shyne had 92 yards on 12 second-half carries. All three scored touchdowns. . Utahs school record for sacks in a game is 13, set against Portland State in 1981.San Jose State: One week after piling up 642 yards in a 66-35 rout of FCS foe Portland State the Spartans were limited to 173 yards through the first three quarters. Potter, who accounted for five touchdowns in that win, was 10 for 18 for just 65 yards passing before being knocked out of the game. 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Although Clevelands offense was serviceable, defense couldnt stop pass or run and coach Mike Pettine, a former defensive coordinator, was fired following finale, along with general manager Ray Farmer. Owner Jimmy Haslam overhauled entire front office, hiring several young, analytical minds who will see if they can turn things around.IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Coach Hue Jackson, QB Robert Griffin III, LB Demario Davis, OL Alvin Bailey, DB Rahim Moore, LB Justin Tuggle, rookie WR Corey Coleman.IMPORTANT LOSSES: Farmer, C Alex Mack, OT Mitchell Schwartz, Ss Donte Whitner and Tashaun Gipson, LB Karlos Dansby, WRs Brian Hartline and Dwayne Bowe, QB Johnny Manziel, TE Jim Dray.CAMP NEEDS: Griffin is getting chance to resurrect once skyrocketing career which crashedd badly in Washington.dddddddddddd Jackson believes he and offensive system can help rehabilitate RG3, who didnt play last season and showed some major rust during spring practices. Lack of playmakers hurt last season, which is why Browns used first-round pick on speedy Coleman, who must develop quickly.EXPECTATIONS: Jacksons infectious enthusiasm has players excited about possibilities. He doesnt want decision on starting quarterback to be distraction -- it always is in Cleveland -- and Browns have to keep fingers crossed that Griffin pans out and clearly wins job over veteran Josh McCown. Manziels departure was long overdue, but at least Browns made that move. Look for RB Duke Johnsons role to increase in Jacksons offense.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and www.twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '