No. 9 BYU vs. No. 3 Utah: How to watch, listen to or stream game
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- No. 9 BYU (7-1, 4-1) faces No. 3 Utah (8-0, 5-0) Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium in a key Big 12 rivalry game with College Football Playoff implications, airing on ABC at 10 a.m. MST.
- BYU aims to extend its three-game winning streak against Utah and keep playoff hopes alive, relying on the potential return of star running back LJ Martin, who has been injured but is expected to play.
- Utah, the only undefeated team in the Big 12, looks to break a three-game rivalry losing streak under first-year coach Morgan Scalley, with quarterback Devon Dampier leading a potent offense averaging nearly 39 points per game.
- The rivalry is deeply rooted in local pride and tradition, with both coaches emphasizing respect and the unique nature of the matchup beyond just football.
- Following this game, BYU will host Baylor and Utah will travel to Arizona as both teams continue their schedules in pursuit of conference and postseason success.
