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Johnathan Hall Embraces Leadership Role As Utah Defense Prepares For Opener: Idaho vs Utah
Utah linebacker and team captain Johnathan Hall previews the Utes’ 2026 season opener against Idaho.
Hall explains how he has grown as a leader, what becoming a captain means to him and why attention to detail will be critical to improving Utah’s run defense. He also discusses the physical identity of the Utes’ defense and his expectations for fellow linebackers Trey Reynolds and Cyrus Polu.
After an entire offseason of competing against Utah’s offense, Hall and the defense are ready to play fast, play physically and finally hit someone in a different uniform.
