Jordyn Tyson has rapidly become the cornerstone of the Arizona State passing game, a receiver who has the ability to run a route on schedule and with a high level of separation. In the course of the first half of the season, Tyson’s combination of burst and body control has forced defenses to rethink how they approach ASU’s vertical game. Against Utah, however, he is challenged, rather than a physical challenge.
Utah’s secondary operates with disciplined, zone-heavy coverage schemes that disguise their intentions and force receivers to fight for every open window. Their rotation of cornerbacks consists of athletic, press-capable defenders who are good at limiting yards after catch.