I am unaware of Utah's nonconference sked, but programs that go undefeated should do better in the polls than programs that lose to a team that is getting stomped on like they're Vandy or Temple.
I'm a Longhorn fan, but this Oklahoma meltdown doesn't make them look too good, either.
Au contraire! If you're a hot shot Texas high schooler getting recruited by Texas and OU and your last look at both teams was their bowl games, which one might you be more inclined to sign with?
The worse OU looks, the better it is for Texas recruiters.