No. 10 Utah enters Friday’s road game against No. 19 Oregon State trying to maintain an unblemished record. Meanwhile, the Beavers hope to bounce back from a challenging 38-35 loss last week against Washington State, making for a pivotal matchup.
An 0-2 start in conference play wouldn’t make it impossible for Oregon State to reach the Pac-12 championship game, but it would make it highly unlikely.
It will be challenging for the Beavers to face a Utah defense that is in the NCAA top 10 in stopping the run (fourth), points allowed (sixth), and yards allowed per game (ninth) through four games.
Members of the Utah Utes run during warmups before their game against the UCLA Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium September 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here’s how to watch the upcoming game. Chris Gardner/Getty Images