No. 17 Utah Hosts Winless Utah State in Saturday Showdown

The No. 17 Utah Utes are set to host the winless Utah State Aggies in a college football game on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The matchup is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City and will be broadcast on FOX. Utah enters the game with a 2-0 record, having opened its season with dominant victories over Idaho and Arkansas. The Utes' offense has been prolific, averaging 54.5 points per game, which ranks second in the Big 12. Quarterback Devon Dampier has been a key factor, throwing for 437 yards and five touchdowns while also contributing as a dual-threat runner. Utah State, meanwhile, is looking for its first win of the season after starting 0-2 with losses to Idaho State and Washington. The Aggies' offense has struggled with consistency, particularly in the running game. Head coach Bronco Mendenhall stated that "quarterback scramble is our only running game" following the team's narrow loss to Washington. A significant question for Utah State is the status of starting quarterback McCae Hillstead, who is sidelined with a forearm injury. His availability for the Utah game has not been confirmed.