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When No. 2 Utah visits No. 22 Arizona on Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. EST, a Big 12 clash with major implications will unfold. The Utes enter undefeated at 9-0, while the Wildcats stand at 7-2. Utah opened as a 2.5-point favorite, and its 8-1 record against the spread underscores its consistency, whereas Arizona has gone 3-6 against the number. FOX will broadcast the game.
Statistical Profile
Utah's offense averages 468.1 total yards per game (14th in FBS), fueled by 252.7 passing yards (36th) and 215.4 rushing yards (12th). The Utes score 37.7 points per game (13th). Defensively, Utah allows 337.1 yards per game (44th), including 233.8 passing yards (102nd) and 103.3 rushing yards (21st), while giving up just 16.3 points per game (15th).
Arizona's offense puts up 454 yards per game (19th), with 322.9 passing yards (7th) and 131.1 rushing yards (104th), scoring 34.2 points per game (27th). The Wildcats' defense surrenders 328.6 yards per game (39th), comprising 203.3 passing yards (54th) and 125.2 rushing yards (42nd), and allows 19.9 points per game (33rd).
Arizona ranks 77th in defensive third-down percentage, allowing conversions 39.1% of the time. Utah's offense ranks fourth nationally by converting 53.1% of third downs. The Utes hold a +5 turnover margin (23rd in FBS). Arizona averages 61.9 penalty yards per game (94th), while Utah averages 46.4 (32nd). In the red zone, Utah scores on 83.7% of trips (85th), and Arizona's defense ranks seventh, stopping opponents 70.8% of the time. Both teams excel in time of possession: Utah is 11th at 32:50, and Arizona is 22nd at 32:12.
Key Players
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier has thrown for 2,053 yards with 20 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, completing 68.0% of his passes. Running back Wayshawn Parker has rushed for 762 yards and 9 touchdowns on 123 carries. Receiver Braden Pegan has 591 yards and 8 touchdowns on 44 catches.
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita has passed for 2,794 yards with 21 touchdowns and 5 interceptions, completing 73.0% of his attempts. Running back Kedrick Reescano has 373 rushing yards and 7 touchdowns on 99 carries. Receiver Isaiah Mizell has 753 yards and 7 touchdowns on 40 receptions.
Recent Results
Utah defeated BYU 28-20 on Nov. 7. Dampier completed 14 of 26 passes (53.8%) for 177 yards and two touchdowns without an interception, and he added 20 carries for 89 yards and two scores. Parker ran 14 times for 36 yards and caught three passes for five yards. Pegan had five receptions for 86 yards and two touchdowns.
Arizona edged TCU 29-28 on Nov. 6. Fifita completed 24 of 37 passes (64.9%) for 313 yards with two touchdowns and one interception, and he ran 11 times for 38 yards and a score. Reescano carried 10 times for 52 yards. Gio Richardson caught 11 passes for 171 yards.
Utah next plays at TCU on Nov. 21, while Arizona travels to Kansas State the same day.
Originally reported by yumasun.