Utah hosts Arkansas for early season non-conference football test

Utah welcomes Arkansas to Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday in a non-conference football matchup. The game serves as the first major test for Utah following a 66-14 season-opening victory over Idaho. Arkansas enters the contest after a 31-14 win against North Alabama, a performance head coach Ryan Silverfield characterized as one of the program's worst offensive showings. Arkansas quarterback KJ Jackson recorded three touchdowns but also committed two turnovers in the opener. Utah head coach Morgan Scalley noted that the game provides an opportunity for his squad to represent the Big 12 Conference against an SEC opponent. The matchup marks only the second time an SEC team has played at the Salt Lake City venue.

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