From Deseret News archives:
Utah-BYU game day
Clear and cold, with high temperatures in the low to mid-40s.
Today, noon LaVell Edwards Stadium (64,045/Grass) Provo
Ticket information: The game is sold out
TV information: The game will be broadcast on three channels The mtn. (Comcast Ch. 37); CSTV (Comcast Ch. 269, DirecTV Ch. 610, Dish Network Ch. 152); and Versus (Comcast Ch. 34, DirecTV Ch. 603, Dish Network Ch. 151)
Radio: 700AM, 1160AM, 102.7FM
PLAYERS TO WATCH
BRIAN JOHNSON, Utah: The junior quarterback finally gets to make his playing debut in the rivalry. The Utes (8-3, 5-2) are 7-0 this season when he starts and finishes a game.
MAX HALL, BYU: The sophomore quarterback's ability to take over a game gives the Cougars another dimension the Ute defense hasn't faced since Louisville QB Brian Brohm.
DARRELL MACK vs. BYU DEFENSE: Mack faces a formidable challenge against BYU's front seven.
DENNIS PITTA vs. UTAH DEFENSE: BYU's top receiver, a sophomore tight end, will test Utah's safeties and linebackers.
THE STAKES
For Utah ... The Utes still have a shot at securing a share of the Mountain West Conference championship with BYU and Air Force. They need to win this game and hope that the Cougars lose at San Diego State. It's the only scenario to earn a piece of the title.
For BYU ... A win would give BYU its second undisputed Mountain West championship, keep the Cougars ranked and establish a two-game win streak against the Utes after losing four straight to their rival.
THE TRENDS
For Utah ... The Utes have won seven consecutive games after a 1-3 start. They're playing well defensively allowing just one touchdown over the past 14 quarters of play.
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