No. 16 Utah will be in Tempe for a Big 12 matchup against Arizona State on Friday night, and there remains uncertainty around the status of starting quarterback Cam Rising. The Utes star hasn’t played since Week 2 against Baylor, and the offense has been limited as a result.
Utah is coming off a bye week, which was badly needed after it fell to Arizona on Sept. 28. Quarterback Isaac Wilson continued to struggle in relief of Rising, completing just 50% of his throws for 280 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. As a result, the Utes suffered their first loss of the season, 23-10.
The rushing attack didn’t provide much help as Utah rushed for 84 yards on 29 attempts. Someone on Utah’s offense will have to get going in order to avoid a second straight upset.
Arizona State is coming off a key win over Kansas last weekend, and the ground game was on fire in that one. Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo racked up 182 rushing yards and a touchdown while quarterback Sam Leavitt added 77 yards rushing of his own.
The Sun Devils probably won’t be able to do that kind of damage against a tough Utah defense, but that rushing attack might help them control the game against a Utes team that may be without its starting quarterback for the fourth straight game.
Where to watch Arizona State vs. Utah
- When: Friday, Oct. 11 at 10:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Mountain America Stadium — Tempe, Arizona
- TV: ESPN
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
Arizona State vs. Utah spread, odds
Even with Rising’s status up in the air, Utah is a four-point favorite against Arizona State, according to the SportsLine consensus. The over/under is 45 points.
Arizona State vs. Utah series history
Utah has won four of its last five games against Arizona State.
- Nov. 4, 2023 — Utah 55, Arizona State 3
- Sept. 24, 2022 — Utah 34, Arizona State 13
- Oct. 16, 2021 — Utah 35, Arizona State 21
- Oct. 19, 2019 — Utah 21, Arizona State 3
- Nov. 3, 2018 — Arizona State 38, Utah 20
