Who's Playing
BYU (home) vs. No. 14 Utah (away)
Last Season Records: BYU 7-6-0; Utah 9-5-0;
What to Know
BYU lost both of their matches to Utah last season, on scores of 13-19 and 27-35, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. BYU and Utah are opening their 2019 seasons against one another at 10:15 p.m. ET on Thursday at LaVell Edwards Stadium. BYU was on the positive side of .500 (7-6) last season and is hoping to kick off an even more successful year. Utah is in much the same boat after finishing their last season at 9-5.
A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: BYU was 11th in the nation in passing touchdowns allowed, finishing the 2018 season giving up only 13. As for Utah, they ranked fifth in the nation in rushing yards allowed per game, closing the year allowing only 100.30 on average. We'll find out if either of these strengths ends up making the difference in the contest.
The BYU sideline is surely aware that they're the underdogs in this one. Perhaps they'll be able to flip the script and come out with a big victory.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 10:15 p.m. ET
- Where: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Utah
- TV: ESPN
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $48.00
Odds
The Utes are a solid 6.5 point favorite against the Cougars.
Vegas had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Utes as a 6 point favorite.
Over/Under: 49
Series History
Utah have won all of the games they've played against BYU in the last five years.
- Nov 24, 2018 - Utah 35 vs. BYU 27
- Sep 09, 2017 - BYU 13 vs. Utah 19
- Sep 10, 2016 - Utah 20 vs. BYU 19
- Dec 19, 2015 - Utah 35 vs. BYU 28
Weather
The current forecast: scattered clouds, with a temperature of 93 degrees.
