Arkansas prepares for non-conference road game against ranked Utah

Arkansas travels to Salt Lake City to face No. 20 Utah this Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Razorbacks, led by coach Ryan Silverfield, enter the matchup as 12.5-point underdogs after an opening 31-14 victory over North Alabama. Despite the win, Silverfield expressed dissatisfaction with the offensive execution, which included three turnovers and limited rushing production. Utah enters the contest following a 66-14 victory over Idaho in which the team recorded 663 yards of total offense. The Razorbacks’ defensive strategy will focus on neutralizing dual-threat quarterback Devon Dampier. Dampier, who threw for 176 yards and three touchdowns in limited action last week, is expected to provide a significant test for the Arkansas defense. This game marks only the second time an SEC team has played at Rice-Eccles Stadium.

• 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield wary of No. 20 Utah and its dual-threat QB who ‘can do it all’