Overview
- Kickoff is 2 p.m. MST at Rice-Eccles Stadium on ESPN2, marking the first-ever meeting between the programs.
- BetMGM lists Utah -17.5 and ESPN Analytics gives the Utes an 88.6% win probability.
- Utah starter Devon Dampier remains day-to-day with an ankle injury, while freshman Byrd Ficklin enters after a 166-yard, two-TD breakout that earned Big 12 Freshman of the Week.
- The Utes lead the Big 12 at 278.4 rushing yards per game, with two 380-plus rushing performances in their last three outings.
- Utah (8-2, 5-2) is No. 12 with Big 12 title and CFP hopes that require help, and Kansas State (5-5, 4-3) needs one win for bowl eligibility and is without leading receiver Jayce Brown for the season.