No. 9 Utah at Washington: How to watch, stream or listen to the game

Washington Huskies head coach Chris Petersen and Utah Utes head coach Kyle Whittingham talk as they prepare to play in the Pac-12 championship game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. | Scott G Winterton, Deseret News

No. 9/10 Utah (7-1, 4-1) at Washington (5-3, 2-3)

• Kickoff: Saturday, 2 p.m. MDT
• Venue: Husky Stadium (70,083), Seattle
• Surface: FieldTurf
• TV/livestream: FOX
• Radio: ESPN 700 AM
• Series: Washington leads 11-1
• Weather: Partly cloudy with temperatures in the 50s

THE STAKES

For Utah: The Utes are on a roll with four straight victories. Extending the streak could have championship implications.

For Washington: The Huskies need a win to keep their dimming hopes of repeating as Pac-12 North champions alive.

THE TRENDS

For Utah: The Utes are 2-1 on the road this season. However, their overall record against the Huskies in Seattle is just 1-8.

For Washington: The Huskies have lost two games at home this season — falling to California (20-19) and Oregon (35-31).

THE CRYSTAL BALL

Utah: Defense, it’s been said, wins championships. The Utes are certainly playing at a high level in pursuit of their first win at Washington since 2015.

Washington: The Huskies can salvage some pride in what has been a disappointing season by winning the rematch of last year’s Pac-12 title game.

PLAYER TO WATCH

Spenser Heaps, Deseret News

Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) takes to the field to warm up before the game against the California Golden Bears at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019.

TYLER HUNTLEY, Utah quarterback: The senior may not be 100% after not playing in the second half of last week’s 35-0 win over California.

KEY MATCHUP

Utah’s run defense vs. Washington’s offense: The Utes lead the nation in rushing defense, giving up just 56.4 yards per game. The Huskies average 172 yards on the ground.

QUOTABLE

“It will be a big challenge for us. We haven’t fared real well there since joining the league, but we have a new challenge and new opportunity this year.”

— Utah coach Kyle Whittingham

”They have one of the best defenses in the country. I don’t know what the stats are saying, but there’s no doubt this is one of the best defenses in the country.”

— Washington coach Chris Petersen

NEXT UP

Utah has a bye next week, while Washington is at Oregon State Friday night.

UTAH SCHEDULE

All times MDT

• Aug. 29 — at BYU, Won 30-12
• Sept. 7 — Northern Illinois, Won 35-17
• Sept. 14 — Idaho State, Won 31-0
• Sept. 20 — at USC, Lost 30-23
• Sept. 28 — Washington State, Won 38-13
• Oct. 12 — at Oregon State, Won 52-7
• Oct. 19 — Arizona State, Won 21-3
• Oct. 26 — California, Won 35-0
• Nov. 2 — at Washington, 2 p.m. (FOX)
• Nov. 16 — UCLA (TBD)
• Nov. 23 — at Arizona (TBD)
• Nov. 30 — Colorado (TBD)
• Dec. 6 — Pac-12 Championship (TBD, ABC)

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