Utah vs. Washington: How to watch, stream and attend

Published: Sept 14, 2018, 7:37 p.m. MDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, file photo, Utah's Chase Hansen (22) breaks up a pass intended for Washington tight end Joshua Perkins, left, during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Seattle. Redshirt sophomore Hansen was the quarterback of the future when he arrived at Utah, but circumstances pushed him to safety last season. What was thought to be a temporary move at the time has become a full-time job as the Utes now have one of the young budding safeties in the Pac-12. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) Ted S. Warren, AP

By Dirk Facer

THE BASICS

No. 10 Washington (1-1)

at Utah (2-0)

Kickoff: Saturday, 8 p.m.

Rice-Eccles Stadium (45,807)

FieldTurf

TV: ESPN

Stream: WatchESPN

Radio: ESPN 700AM

Tickets:

Series: Washington leads 10-1

Weather: Some clouds and wind, temperatures in the mid-60s.

Transportation: UTA information

THE STAKES

For Washington … The Huskies need a win to avoid a 1-2 start to a season that began with hopes of reaching the College Football Playoff.

For Utah ... The Utes can bolster their national status with a victory — jumping into the top-25 rankings and building momentum for a division title run.

THE TRENDS

For Washington … The Huskies have only lost to the Utes once in 11 meetings — a 34-23 decision in Seattle three years ago.

For Utah ... The Utes have prevailed in their last three Pac-12 openers. Wins have come against Oregon, USC and Arizona.

THE CRYSTAL BALL

For Washington … Since Utah joined the Pac-12 in 2011, the Huskies are 4-1 against the Utes — outscoring them 152-117.

For Utah ... The Utes are looking to get over the hump after losing to Washington by a combined 10 points over the past two seasons.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Safety Chase Hansen returns an interception 30 yards versus Washington Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016.

Chase Hansen, Utah linebacker: The senior is the reigning Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week. Can he continue his effectiveness against the conference’s top team?

KEY MATCHUP

Utah’s secondary vs. Washington’s passing game: The Huskies average 366.5 yards per game in the air. The Utes, meanwhile, give up just 62 yards passing per outing — best in the nation.

QUOTABLE

“They’re extremely aggressive. This is one of the best defenses in our league, for sure, if not the best.”

— Washington coach Chris Petersen

“Washington is very much deserving of their top-10 ranking. They are as complete of a football team as there is in the country.”

— Utah coach Kyle Whittingham

NEXT UP

Washington hosts Arizona State on Sept. 22; Utah has a bye.

UTAH SCHEDULE

Aug. 30 — Weber State, Won 41-10

Sept. 8 — at Northern Illinois, Won 17-6

Sept. 15 — Washington (8 p.m., ESPN)

Sept. 29 — at Washington State (TBA)

Oct. 6 — at Stanford (TBA)

Oct. 12 — Arizona (8 p.m., ESPN)

Oct. 20 — USC (TBA)

Oct. 26 — at UCLA (8:30 p.m., ESPN)

Nov. 3 — at Arizona State (TBA)

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Nov. 10 — Oregon (TBA)

Nov. 17 — at Colorado (TBA)

Nov. 24 — BYU (TBA)

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