Hey Utah, what's your line?

Utah coach Kyle Whittingham confirmed that if the Utes had to face UNLV today, they would do so without safety Robert Johnson (hamstring), backup quarterback Corbin Louks (shoulder) and left tackle Zane Beadles (knee). The trio, who were all injured in last Saturday’s 25-23 win at Michigan, will continue to be evaluated each day.
Whittingham said the status of all three will be a “game-time decision.”
Should Beadles not be able to go, it could have serious ramifications on the offensive line.
“The anchor of the offensive line is that left tackle position,” Whittingham acknowledged. “If Zane is not able to go, Tony Bergstrom and Corey Seiuli have got to step up and be the guys. That’s all there is to it. They’ve got to perform.”
Bergstrom, a freshman, and Seiuli, a senior, have been sharing reps with the first unit in practice this week. Bergstrom, however, will likely be the starter because he’s more versed in the tackle position. Seiuli is a guard, but has starting experience.
Whittingham said a final decision on a starter could come Thursday.
Odds are, though, it’ll be a game-time decision.

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