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Utah Football Set To Host #9 BYU Saturday Night
11/4/2024 9:11 AM | Football
THE GAME
For the first time since 2018, the University of Utah Football team will take on the BYU Cougars inside Rice-Eccles Stadium for the 102nd overall matchup between the two teams. The game is set for an 8:15 p.m. MT kick on ESPN.
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can get behind the scenes views and live updates on social media and online at www.UtahUtes.com throughout the 2024 season. The Utes are active on Twitter (@Utah_Football), Instagram (@UtahFootball), Facebook (search Utah Football) and TikTok (@Utah_Football).
HOME SWEET HOME
Utah is 120-39 (.755) in Rice-Eccles Stadium (1998-present) and is 92-28 in RES during the Kyle Whittingham era.
•     Utah has five undefeated home seasons under Whittingham (2022, 6-0; 2021, 6-0; 2019, 7-0; 2009, 6-0; 2008, 6-0) with the Utes winning 33 of their last 37 home games, which included a streak of 18 in a row from Dec. 5, 2020 – Oct. 14, 2023.Â
•     It was the second-longest streak in the Whittingham era with the longest streak taking place Sept. 15, 2007 – Oct. 23, 2010 (21 games).
•     Utah has sold out Rice-Eccles Stadium in 87 consecutive games, dating back to the 2010 season opener.
THE NUMBERS
•     Head Coach Kyle Whittingham is set to coach in his 376th overall game at Utah and his 250th as head coach on Saturday.
•     The game on Saturday will be the 61st overall between the Utes and the Cougars in Salt Lake City (Utah leads its home series 40-17-3).Â
•     Utah has had either a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver in seven of the eight games this season.Â
•     BYU will be Utah's second AP Top 25 ranked opponent this season.Â
UTAH FOOTBALL: NEED TO KNOWS
•     Utah's defense is only allowing opponents to convert on 25.4% of their third down attempts, which ranks first in the Big 12 and second in the FBS.Â
•     The Utes are also leading the Big 12 in first downs defense (114), red zone defense (70.6%) and total defense (303.5).Â
•     Through eight games, Utah leads the league in time of possession (33:29), also ranking seventh in the FBS.Â
•     The Utes rank third in the Big 12 and ninth in the FBS in passing efficiency defense (107.92), also only allowing 169.5 passing yards per game, which ranks second in the Big 12.Â
•     The Utes have posted a winning record in 10 straight seasons, dating back to 2014. Utah has also finished with a winning season in 17 of Whittingham's 19 years as head coach.
OFFICIAL MOBILE APP OF UTAH ATHLETICS – UTAH 360
The official mobile app of Utah Athletics is Utah 360. Download it today to unlock a refreshed game-day experience that offers access to news and information, schedules, rosters, stats and behind-the-scenes videos, and allows fans to buy and manage game tickets and order concessions straight from their mobile device. The app is available in both the Apple Store (download) and Google Play (download). Add it today, access your game tickets and download them to your smartphone's wallet to make yourself game-day ready!
For the first time since 2018, the University of Utah Football team will take on the BYU Cougars inside Rice-Eccles Stadium for the 102nd overall matchup between the two teams. The game is set for an 8:15 p.m. MT kick on ESPN.
FOLLOW ALONG
Fans can get behind the scenes views and live updates on social media and online at www.UtahUtes.com throughout the 2024 season. The Utes are active on Twitter (@Utah_Football), Instagram (@UtahFootball), Facebook (search Utah Football) and TikTok (@Utah_Football).
HOME SWEET HOME
Utah is 120-39 (.755) in Rice-Eccles Stadium (1998-present) and is 92-28 in RES during the Kyle Whittingham era.
•     Utah has five undefeated home seasons under Whittingham (2022, 6-0; 2021, 6-0; 2019, 7-0; 2009, 6-0; 2008, 6-0) with the Utes winning 33 of their last 37 home games, which included a streak of 18 in a row from Dec. 5, 2020 – Oct. 14, 2023.Â
•     It was the second-longest streak in the Whittingham era with the longest streak taking place Sept. 15, 2007 – Oct. 23, 2010 (21 games).
•     Utah has sold out Rice-Eccles Stadium in 87 consecutive games, dating back to the 2010 season opener.
THE NUMBERS
•     Head Coach Kyle Whittingham is set to coach in his 376th overall game at Utah and his 250th as head coach on Saturday.
•     The game on Saturday will be the 61st overall between the Utes and the Cougars in Salt Lake City (Utah leads its home series 40-17-3).Â
•     Utah has had either a 100-yard rusher or a 100-yard receiver in seven of the eight games this season.Â
•     BYU will be Utah's second AP Top 25 ranked opponent this season.Â
UTAH FOOTBALL: NEED TO KNOWS
•     Utah's defense is only allowing opponents to convert on 25.4% of their third down attempts, which ranks first in the Big 12 and second in the FBS.Â
•     The Utes are also leading the Big 12 in first downs defense (114), red zone defense (70.6%) and total defense (303.5).Â
•     Through eight games, Utah leads the league in time of possession (33:29), also ranking seventh in the FBS.Â
•     The Utes rank third in the Big 12 and ninth in the FBS in passing efficiency defense (107.92), also only allowing 169.5 passing yards per game, which ranks second in the Big 12.Â
•     The Utes have posted a winning record in 10 straight seasons, dating back to 2014. Utah has also finished with a winning season in 17 of Whittingham's 19 years as head coach.
OFFICIAL MOBILE APP OF UTAH ATHLETICS – UTAH 360
The official mobile app of Utah Athletics is Utah 360. Download it today to unlock a refreshed game-day experience that offers access to news and information, schedules, rosters, stats and behind-the-scenes videos, and allows fans to buy and manage game tickets and order concessions straight from their mobile device. The app is available in both the Apple Store (download) and Google Play (download). Add it today, access your game tickets and download them to your smartphone's wallet to make yourself game-day ready!
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