Future opponent Utah crippled during loss to Oregon State

The UCLA football team’s third opponent, Utah, lost both its starting quarterback and tailback during last night’s 24-7 road loss at Oregon State and both will probably be out for the September 15 game against the Bruins.

Quarterback Brian Johnson will apparently be out three weeks after suffered a separated right shoulder during the first half of the game. He completed 8-13 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown. Senior Tommy Grady replaced Johnson and was only 9-24 for 59 yards in the second half.

Tailback Matt Asiata left the game on a cart after four carries and 16 yards gained and will be out for the season with a broken right leg. The Associated Press reported that Asiata was scheduled for surgery today.

In addition, tight end Colt Sampson will be out for at least four weeks with a sprained left knee.

Utah’s next game is against Air Force at home on September 8, with the Bruins coming to Salt Lake City the following week.