No. 3 Utah vs. No. 9 BYU Preview: Advantages, Key Matchups & Score Prediction

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No. 3 Utah vs. No. 9 BYU Preview: Key Matchups & Prediction | Utah Blockcast

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Can Utah take control of the rivalry and stay unbeaten? Steve Bartle breaks down No. 3 Utah vs. No. 9 BYU, where the Utes can create an advantage and why he’s picking Utah to win 31–27.

The preview starts with Devon Dampier and Wayshawn Parker: how Utah can stress BYU’s defense, establish the run and find answers through its growing collection of offensive weapons. On the other side, can Utah’s defensive front contain Bear Bachmeier and LJ Martin while the secondary limits explosive plays?

Plus, Steve recaps a packed week of Utah Blockcast interviews, Morgan Scalley’s message about handling rivalry emotions and a major recruiting weekend with more than 50 prospects expected.

In this episode:
• Takeaways from Blair Angulo, Geoff Collins, Dalton Wasserman and David Ubben
• Utah’s rushing attack against BYU’s defensive front
• Dampier’s decisions and Kevin McGiven’s offensive wrinkles
• Containing Bachmeier and winning the line of scrimmage
• Key coverage matchups involving Jackson Bennee and Rabbit Evans
• Red-zone execution, momentum swings and the 31–27 prediction

What’s your final score—and which matchup decides the game? Drop your pick in the comments.

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The Utah Blockcast is a podcast for University of Utah Athletics fans. Focusing on Utah Football and Runnin' Utes basketball, the Blockcast is just what passionate Utah fans need. Hosted by KSL Sports' Steve Bartle and often co-hosted by Cameron Beck and Tyson Moll, particularly during football season, the Blockcast is a great place to discuss, argue, and stay current on Utah Athletics.