Alex Smith
Utah football
6-4, 212 pounds, 20 years old
Position: Quarterback
Hometown: La Mesa, Calif.
Current residence: Salt Lake City
September highlights
Led Utes to 4-0 record during the month
Opened the year with a career-high 359 yards passing and 76 yards rushing with five touchdowns in win over Texas A&M
Passed for eight touchdowns with no interceptions during the month
Was named MWC player of the week after games against both Texas A&M and Air Force
Rushed for 84 yards and a score vs. Air Force with 260 yards passing and two more TDs
Ranked atop MWC in passing efficiency (No. 7 in the nation)