Utah State's Robert Marshall, left, fumbles the ball as he is tackled by BYU's Craig Bills during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Provo, Utah. BYU beat Utah Sate 6-3.
Utah State's Robert Marshall, left, fumbles the ball as he is tackled by BYU's Craig Bills during the second half of an NCAA college football game at LaVell Edwards Stadium, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Provo, Utah. BYU beat Utah Sate 6-3. George Frey, AP
Jeff Call
By Jeff Call

BYU and Utah State both enter this year's rivalry contest looking to earn a much-needed victory.

The Cougars, a rare underdog, need the win to get above .500 for the first time this season. The Aggies would like to use a victory as a springboard to success in their final nonconference game of the year.

Here's a look at the matchup and what is at stake in Friday night's contest.

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