SALT LAKE CITY -- Eight months of work toward a singular goal has come to an end for No. 21 Utah and each player seems to be dealing with the loss in his own way.Oregon traveled to Salt Lake City and upset Utah 30-28 on Saturday, ending the Utes hopes of winning the Pac-12 South.Utah coach Kyle Whittingham made no secret that winning the division was the objective for 2016 and the next step in the growth of the program. He said Monday that winning a 10th bowl game in 12 seasons was another goal, but thats more of a given considering the state of the program. Winning the Pac-12 championship was another target, but Utah (8-3, 5-3 Pac-12) needed to win the division first.So how does one deal with sudden disappointment?Senior receiver Tim Patrick was clearly still upset Monday but is looking forward to facing No. 9 Colorado and the chance to show the nation who we really are. He noted that a 10-win season doesnt replace the motivation for a championship.I want them to feel how we felt after Oregon, Patrick said. You always have to find something to play for. Were playing the No. 9 team in the country at their place. Theyre going to be jumping because its going to be their first time having a chance to go to the Pac-12 championship. I like playing the spoiler.Cornerback Justin Thomas was more upbeat than Patrick but said playing the spoiler role didnt mean much to him. The senior said theyre playing for pride.I was kind of down, hurt, obviously, Thomas said. Youve just got to move forward because you cant do anything about it and try to win that last game. You can see Tim is not feeling it at all. It takes time, theyll be back.Quarterback Troy Williams was introspective after the loss. He thought back to transferring from Washington and spending a year without a scholarship at Santa Monica College before transferring to Utah.I just tried to remember how blessed I am to be here, Williams said. How blessed we all are to be in this position -- win, lose or draw. A lot of people would kill to be at this university playing football. I just try to think about that and take that into consideration. Everybody was pretty set on winning the Pac-12 South. Now we just have to focus on going out there and getting a W.Running back Joe Williams refused to even discuss the Oregon loss during postgame interviews.The loss was more frustrating than any other this season, Whittingham said.There was anger in the locker room after losing to No. 6 Washington but everyone knew the division title was still attainable. Not only did the Ducks end a potential title run, they are a sub-.500 team that won on a touchdown pass with two seconds remaining that was ruled out of bounds before the call was overturned upon review.(A hangover) is always a concern when you have an emotional game like we had, Whittingham said, and something that ends like it did. Such a disappointment. ... But this team has shown the ability all year long to bounce back and play well. So we expect to do that. Youre competitive and you want to win and thats who you are. If youre not that way, you dont belong in our program.---More AP college football: www.collegefootball.ap.org and https://twitter.com/AP-Top25---Follow Kareem Copeland on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kareemcopeland . Wholesale Custom Royals Shirts . The veteran safety was a starter for the Bengals from 2008-2012. He totaled 41 tackles and three interceptions while starting all but four of the 13 games he played last season. George Brett Jersey Large . 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No. 11 Ole Miss | No. 13 Michigan State | Top 25No. 12: HoustonLast Season: 13-1?(7-1 American Athletic West)The Cougars might just be the first Group of 5 team ever to break into the playoff. Houston returns Heisman candidate QB Greg Ward Jr. (17 passing touchdowns and 21 rushing touchdowns last year, with 3,936 total yards) to lead coach Tom Hermans offense, which averaged 40.4 ppg last season (10th in the FBS). And the D has six potential all-conference candidates in its front seven, led by Steven Taylor, who had 10 sacks and 92 tackles in 15. The Cougars face three of the AACs top teams on the road (Cincinnati, Memphis and Navy), and the only game I have them as underdogs in is Oklahoma (+10), a team that could well end up as Big 12 champ. But inexperience is an issue: They return just 11 starters.IN IF... It wins them all and gets a little help. Even an undefeated Houston isnt a lock to finish ahead of a one-loss Power 5 champ, especially if opponents Oklahoma and Louisville arent highly ranked at the end of the season.OUT IF... It doesnt win them all. Thats it. If the Cougars dont beat OU in the opener, any talk of playoff contention will cease immediately.Houstons chances to win each game 09.03 vs. Oklahoma (NRG Stadium):?9.6% 09.10 vs. Lamar: 98.1% 09.15 @ Cincinnati: 52.0% 09.24 @ Texas State: 92.6% 09.29 vs. Connecticut:?82.2% 10.08 @ Navy: 61.6% 10.15 vs. Tulsa: 79.1% 10.22 @ SMU: 70.6% 10.29 vs. UCF: 89.8% 11.12 vs. Tulane: 94.7% 11.17 vs. Louisville: 31.44% 11.dddddddddddd25 @ Memphis: 65.7%We could see a playoff run from last years college football darling, and with a Heisman dark horse candidate in quarterback Greg Ward Jr., the Cougars will make try their hardest to sit at the big boys table with another 11-1 regular season. -- Edward AschoffIf the Cougars fail to crack the top four in the playoff, it wont be because of a soft schedule. Not only will they face Oklahoma and Louisville in nonconference play, but they also visit Cincinnati and Memphis. It seems unlikely that theyll match last seasons 11-1 mark against that slate, but this roster is still good enough to go 10-2. -- David ChingIs a 12-0 record with wins over two Power 5 programs enough to impress the College Football Playoff selection committee come December? Tom Herman and Ward are going to make us find out. -- Sam KhanYes, the Cougars beat Florida State last year. That doesnt mean theyre beating Oklahoma this year. Still, 10-2 will be another solid year for Herman. -- Greg OstendorfLast season, Herman had to get a diamond grill for winning the American. Well, get your measurements done, Tom, because I want to see a gold chain around your neck when Houston repeats. With Ward back and the talent level steadily rising, theres no reason the Coogs cant go 9-3. -- Alex ScarboroughNo. 11 Ole Miss | No. 13 Michigan State | Top 25 ' ' '