![Utah linebacker Andrew Mata'afa (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri Stock Photo - Alamy Utah linebacker Andrew Mata'afa (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2MAD8MJ/utah-linebacker-andrew-mataafa-55-during-the-second-half-of-an-ncaa-college-football-game-against-arizona-state-saturday-sept-24-2022-in-tempe-ariz-ap-photorick-scuteri-2MAD8MJ.jpg)
Utah linebacker Andrew Mata'afa (55) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri Stock Photo - Alamy
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Andrew Mata'afa is 'taking it day by day', as he embraces a new leadership role in the young but talented linebacker room - Sports Illustrated Utah Utes News, Analysis and More
![Utah linebacker Andrew Mata'afa (55) celebrates during an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah won 47-24. (Aaron M. Utah linebacker Andrew Mata'afa (55) celebrates during an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah won 47-24. (Aaron M.](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2NHNHEP/utah-linebacker-andrew-mataafa-55-celebrates-during-an-ncaa-college-football-game-for-the-pac-12-conference-championship-against-southern-california-friday-dec-2-2022-in-las-vegas-utah-won-47-24-aaron-m-sprecher-via-ap-2NHNHEP.jpg)
Utah linebacker Andrew Mata'afa (55) celebrates during an NCAA college football game for the Pac-12 Conference championship against Southern California, Friday, Dec. 2, 2022, in Las Vegas. Utah won 47-24. (Aaron M.
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