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Through 3 Quarters
The BYU Cougars are giving their home crowd exactly what it was hoping to see. Three quarters in and their offense has really been able to impose its will, dominating the Utah Utes 23-7 three quarters in. QB Jaren Hall has led the way so far for BYU, as he has passed for three TDs and 141 yards on 28 attempts in addition to picking up 64 yards on the ground.
Both the Cougars and Utah were victorious their last time out, but right now only BYU is in position to continue that streak. After we'll see if BYU has enough left in the tank to claim the win or if Utah will come out on top yet again.
Who's Playing
Utah @ No. 16 BYU
Current Records: Utah 1-0; BYU 1-0
Last Season Records: BYU 11-1; Utah 3-2
What to Know
The Utah Utes are 5-0 against the BYU Cougars since December of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Saturday. They will face off against one another at 10:15 p.m. ET at LaVell Edwards Stadium.
You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for the Utes last week. Everything went their way against the Weber State Wildcats as they made off with a 40-17 win. Utah was heavily favored coming into this matchup, and the results showcase why. They can attribute much of their success to RB Tavion Thomas, who rushed for two TDs and 107 yards on 12 carries.
Meanwhile, BYU was able to grind out a solid victory over the Arizona Wildcats last week, winning 24-16. The Cougars relied on the efforts of WR Neil Pau'u, who caught eight passes for two TDs and 126 yards, and QB Jaren Hall, who passed for two TDs and 198 yards on 28 attempts in addition to picking up 36 yards on the ground. One of the most thrilling moments was Pau'u's 67-yard TD reception in the second quarter.
BYU's defense was a presence as well, as it got past Arizona's offensive line to sack the QB four times for a total loss of 48 yards. It was a group effort with four guys contributing.
Their wins lifted both teams to an identical 1-0. Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports to find out who keeps up the positive energy and who hits a stumbling block.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 10:15 p.m. ET
- Where: LaVell Edwards Stadium -- Provo, Utah
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $100.00
Series History
Utah have won all of the games they've played against BYU in the last seven years.
- Aug 29, 2019 - Utah 30 vs. BYU 12
- Nov 24, 2018 - Utah 35 vs. BYU 27
- Sep 09, 2017 - Utah 19 vs. BYU 13
- Sep 10, 2016 - Utah 20 vs. BYU 19
- Dec 19, 2015 - Utah 35 vs. BYU 28
