No. 15 BYU and No. 20 Utah prepare for Saturday nonconference matchups

The Big 12 schedule features notable matchups for No. 15 BYU and No. 20 Utah as they face Arizona and Arkansas, respectively. BYU hosts Arizona at home in a game involving quarterback Bear Bachmeier and opposing passer Noah Fifita. The Cougars look to control the pace through their running game and defensive pressure, despite the loss of primary backup running back Sione Moa to a season-ending knee injury. Meanwhile, No. 20 Utah hosts Arkansas at Rice-Eccles Stadium under the direction of head coach Morgan Scalley. The Utes enter the game following an opening win over Idaho, while Arkansas attempts to end a long road-game drought. Analysts indicate that Utah intends to utilize an explosive offensive scheme to challenge the visiting SEC opponent in a night environment.

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