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5-star offensive lineman Doug Utu discusses Bishop Gorman's expectations, brotherhood after beating Kahuku

While many prominent football programs are quick to talk about 'brotherhood', Utu and the Gaels consistently walk the talk

Lance Smith

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LAS VEGAS –– Tennessee commit Doug Utu, ranked as a 5-star recruit by ESPN and Rivals, is one of the top offensive linemen in high school football.

He's also an energetic leader for reigning national champion Bishop Gorman.

After the Gaels cruised past Kahuku 33-7 to open the 2024 season, Utu caught up with SBLive and had some powerful words on the importance of brotherhood for one of the country's premier football programs.

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Lance Smith
LANCE SMITH

Lance Smith is a veteran high school sports reporter who worked previously with SBLive Sports covering basketball, football, and softball in California's Southern Section and LA City Section and has returned as contributor to High School On SI in 2025. He also covers Nevada and National Girls Basketball. A graduate of The USC Marshall School of Business, Smith dabbles in linear algebra and football and basketball computer rankings.

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