From Deseret News archives:
Utah-BYU game day
Today, 1 p.m.
LaVell Edwards Stadium
TV: Ch. 14 Radio: 1160AM, 102.7FM, 700AM
Last week: Utah lost 31-27 to New Mexico in Salt Lake City. BYU won 35-21 over Wyoming in Laramie, Wyo.
Last meeting: 2004, Utah won 52-21 in Salt Lake City.
Trends to watch: The Utes have won the past three meetings with the Cougars . . . The Cougars have won five of their last six games; Utah has lost four of its last six.
Players to watch: All eyes will be on Utah quarterback Brett Ratliff. The backup will be making his first start for the Utes in place of the injured Brian Johnson . . . BYU QB John Beck ranks No. 3 nationally in passing yards. Beck has thrown for 3,048 yards this season.
BYU will win if . . . The Cougars launch a successful run and pass balance and score consistently throughout the game while avoiding turnovers. On defense, apply pressure and sack Ratliff.
Extra points: Utah needs a win to become bowl eligible . . . The Utes have 25 seniors who could be playing their final college football game today . . . Utah linebacker Spencer Toone leads the Mountain West Conference with 98 tackles . . . Ute kicker Dan Beardall had made 11 consecutive field goals, equaling a school record . . . Regardless of a Cougar win or loss, BYU is expected to accept an invitation to play in the Las Vegas Bowl Dec. 22 . . . BYU leads the league in third-down conversions at 45.5 percent. The Cougars are coming off a third consecutive 200-yard rushing effort.
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