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Gains full control of starting role Bernard rushed 12 times for 146 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 26-17 loss to BYU. He also caught four passes for 18 yards.

Impact Despite the plethora of RB talent on Utah's roster, it appears Bernard as the starting gig locked up. His increased usage isn't simply a matter of riding the hot hand, either. Only Tavion Thomas came close to his number of carries, and the yardage wasn't even close. Granted, Bernard's numbers were bolstered by a stellar 50-yard run, but for the time being, he seems to be the better option over Thomas and T.J. Pledger.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling three for top RB spot Bernard will likely be in a committee to begin the 2021 season, KSL.com reports.

Impact Bernard is battling with Tavion Thomas, TJ Pledger, and Chris Curry for snaps in the Utes backfield. Bernard is a talented redshirt freshman that got limited work in 2020, but after good spring should see his fair share of snaps in 2021.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits atop running back depth chart Bernard is positioned as Utah's starting running back, Josh Furlong of KSL.com reports.

Impact Utah brought in a pair of highly-rated transfers in Chris Curry from LSU and TJ Pledger from Oklahoma, but Bernard remains ahead of the pack. Bernard had just 15 carries for 76 yards in 2020 with Ty Jordan taking the bulk of the backfield work. Look for Bernard to sit atop the depth chart come fall camp, but there are qualified players behind him that will push for carries.

APRIL 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman Micah Bernard Leads the Running Room After First Spring Scrimmage Recap of Kyle Whittinghams comments in regards to the running back room after the first spring practice.

APRIL 3, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM