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No. 15 Utah to Face Nebraska in Las Vegas Bowl on Dec. 31

The matchup pairs Utah’s elite rushing offense with Nebraska’s vulnerable run defense.

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Nebraska quarterback TJ Lateef (14) passes against Iowa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Lincoln, Neb.
Las Vegas, NV - December 22, 2023. - Allegiant Stadium: Kyle Whittingham of the Northwestern University Wildcats / University of Utah Utes at the Kickoff Media Conference prior to the 2023 Las Vegas Bowl. (Photo by Ian Maule / ESPN Images)

Overview

  • The bowl kicks off at 1:30 p.m. MST at Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 31 and will air on ESPN.
  • Utah enters 10-2 at No. 15 with the nation’s No. 2 rushing attack at 269.8 yards per game after five straight wins, though it allowed 762 rushing yards over its final two contests.
  • Nebraska’s defense has yielded 171.2 rushing yards per game, presenting a clear ground-game test against the Utes.
  • Nebraska expects TJ Lateef at quarterback with Dylan Raiola out for the season, leading rusher Emmett Johnson declared for the NFL draft and not expected to play, and two starting offensive linemen sidelined.
  • Utah seeks its first bowl win since 2017 and first victory over Nebraska after four series losses, while the Huskers pursue their first win over a ranked opponent since 2016 in their first Las Vegas Bowl appearance.