College Football Thursday

Big-5 futures

Up: Utah — Tough stretch starts next week

Up: BYU — Bowl game still possible

Stable: Utah State — Tough Homecoming task.

Up: Weber State — Needs to limit turnovers.

Up: Southern Utah — Conference title in sight.

Players to watch

Cornerbacks Quinton Byrd, Chris Randle and Curtis Marsh will have their hands full against the Hawaii passing attack that is brimming the confidence after beating Nevada last week.

Game of the Week

(6) LSU at (4) Auburn

Saturday, 1:30 p.m., CBS

The Tigers' No. 3-ranked defense faces Auburn's high-octane offense.

State of the state

BYU (2-5)

Opponent: Wyoming

Location: Provo

Day: Saturday

Time: noon

TV: The mtn.

Radio: 1160 AM, 102.7 FM

About the Cowboys (2-5): They have been playing the Cougars since 1922, which BYU won 7-0 in Provo. ... The Cougars lead the series 43-30-3. ... Safety Shamiel Gary is tied with BYU's Andrew Rich for the most tackles in the MWC with 72.

Utah (6-0)

Opponent: Colorado State

Location: Salt Lake City

Day: Saturday

Time: 4 p.m.

TV: The mtn.

Radio: 700 AM

About the Rams (2-5): These two teams tied 0-0 in 1902 — the first of 78 games for these Intermountain West rivals. The 79th meeting may be the last for a while. ... Freshman QB Pete Thomas led CSU to 5 TD drives vs. UNLV last week.