How would the showdown play out?
Disregarding for a moment the fact that Utah put up more than 500 yards of offense per game, the Crimson might actually have an advantage on the defensive side of the ball, as it surrendered 13.4 points per contest versus the 20.6 that the Utes allowed.
Special teams-wise, is there a more electric kick-returner in the nation than senior Brian Edwards? Probably, but it would still be crazy-fun to see him refuse to call a fair catch against I-A competition.
Sophomore running back Clifton Dawson is basically a Big Ten running back, having transferred from Northwestern.
Believe me, they know how to dance. Just invite them to the party.
—Staff writer J. Patrick Coyne can be reached at coyne@fas.harvard.edu. His column appears on alternate Thursdays.