Overview

• Kickoff is set for noon ET at Rice-Eccles Stadium, with FOX televising the first Big 12 meeting between 3-0, ranked Utah and Texas Tech.
• Utah QB Devon Dampier, a New Mexico transfer, has sparked an offensive surge with 628 passing yards, 198 rushing yards and eight total TDs through three games without a turnover.
• Texas Tech QB Behren Morton enters with 923 passing yards and 11 TDs, leading an offense ranked among the nation’s most explosive by multiple metrics.
• Trenches spotlight: Utah’s offensive line has allowed a 7.7% pressure rate and features NFL-watch tackles Spencer Fano and Caleb Lomu, while PFF grades Texas Tech’s defense and pass rush among the nation’s best with standouts David Bailey and Romello Height.
• Pressure on Morton looms large as Utah edge John Henry Daley has five sacks and a national-best 38 sack yards; betting markets list Utah by roughly three points with an over/under near 57.5.