In his second stint as an interim head coach, Eliert has a limited time to make a mark, and he has a tough debut — Wednesday at No. 22 Arizona.

The University of Utah's decision to part ways with head basketball coach Craig Smith has resulted in an ironic turn of events. Josh Eilert, who was hired as an assistant under Smith last June, will now step in as interim head coach.

It was nearly an impossible task for the Runnin’ Utes Wednesday night in their first game under interim head coach Josh Eilert. In his first game since Craig Smith was fired, Eilert’s Utes got blown out by #22 Arizona,