Utah defeats Oregon, 17-13

SALT LAKE CITY - Alex Smith is looking comfortable as Utah'sstarting quarterback. Making just his third start, Smith passed fora career-best 340 yards and two touchdowns as Utah beat a rankedopponent for the first time in four years by upsetting No. 19 Oregon17-13 Friday night.

"This is what you play for - the crowd, the fans, Oregon. It wasunbelievable," said Smith, who completed 25-of-38 passes for the Utes(4-1).

Utah Coach Urban Meyer had promised to open up Utah's offenseafter running conservative game plans in Smith's first two starts forBrett Elliott, who broke his wrist in a loss to Texas A&M on Sept. 6.

With a combination of counters, shuffle passes …