in his junior season, asiata played in all 13 games, starting seven of them at running back. he rushed 155 times for 695 yards (4.5 yards per carry). his average of 53.5 yards per game ranked ninth in the mountain west conference, while his nine total touchdowns (eight rushing and one receiving) tied for ninth. in week 6, he had utah's only 100-yard rushing game of the season with a 109-yard performance against wyoming. on october 30, he totalled 95 yards against air force on 26 carries. in week 12, he scored the game-winning touchdown against byu on a 3-yard run. he was fourth on the team with 32 receptions for 195 yards and one touchdown.