The No. 10 Utah Utes (4-0) will look to maintain their undefeated start versus the Arizona Wildcats (2-1) for a Big 12 matchup this Saturday in Salt Lake City. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:15 p.m. ET, with ESPN on the broadcast for this college football Week 5 matchup.
Utah is favored by 11 points on the spread at most sportsbooks, and the over/under line is at 47.5 points.
Last Saturday, veteran Utah quarterback Cam Rising was expected to return from a finger injury, but he was ultimately inactive and Isaac Wilson handled quarterback duties in a 22-19 win over Oklahoma State. Rising is once again expected to be a game-time decision.
Arizona is coming off a bye in Week 4 after a 31-7 loss at Kansas State on Sept. 13. That gives the Wildcats two full weeks of rest heading into this matchup. Arizona’s offense is led by standout receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who produced 138 yards on 11 receptions in the loss to Kansas State. We also cover an AZ sportsbook promo for the game.
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How Micah Bernard could get over 98.5 rushing yards
All of Utah’s skill players are somewhat dependent on the question of whether Rising will play this Saturday, and Bernard is no exception. The senior tailback carried 25 times for 182 yards last week against Oklahoma State, as the Utes coaching staff tried to limit potential mistakes from Isaac Wilson, who threw two interceptions.
Bernard averaged 120.5 rushing yards on 18 carries per game in wins over Baylor and Utah State with Rising either inactive or departing the game early. In Rising’s sole start of the year, Bernard only carried five times for 33 yards, but that was a 49-0 blowout win over FCS program Southern Utah. Arizona is coughing up 223 rushing yards per game at 5.6 yards per carry, which are some of the worst marks in FBS, so Bernard should have success regardless of which quarterback starts.
How Micah Bernard could get under 98.5 rushing yards
As mentioned, the Utes could pass more frequently if Rising is able to return. The veteran passer was ruled out just 20 minutes before kickoff at Oklahoma State when coaches reportedly didn’t approve of the velocity he was getting on his throws. So Rising should be considered closer to probable to make his return.
While Arizona’s pass defense is stronger than its run defense, the Utes should have no fear attacking the Wildcats down the field if Rising is under center. A blowout win is not out of the cards if Rising is active and finding success, which could limit Bernard’s touches in the second half.
How Tetairoa McMillan could get over 94.5 receiving yards
McMillan’s performance has easily been the brightest spot for Arizona so far this season. The 6-foot-5, 212-pound junior from Hawaii is among the favorites for the Biletnikoff Award with +300 odds at some books. He’s averaging 151 receiving yards per game, which is the second-highest mark in the nation.
Utah’s offense could have success against Arizona’s defense, forcing the Wildcats to throw early and often to keep up. That type of game script helped McMillan catch 11 balls for 138 yards while his defense coughed up 235 rushing yards in a blowout loss at Kansas State.
How Tetairoa McMillan could get under 94.5 receiving yards
After he set a program record with 304 receiving yards in Arizona’s opener against New Mexico, McMillan was held to 11 yards on two receptions in Week 2 against Northern Arizona. Since he’s coming off another big game, Utah could replicate that trend by devoting tons of resources toward slowing him down.
Arizona is averaging just 22.5 rush attempts per game, ranking 133rd among FBS programs. This is a relatively one-dimensional attack, and the Wildcats have limited weapons to worry about other than McMillan.
