Tucson, Ariz. • You can make the case that Utah has had an advantage in talent and athleticism over each of its first three opponents, but the playing field begins to level out this week with the start of Pac-12 play.
The Utes go into Friday’s clash at Arizona knowing they could lose even if they play well, especially if they lose one particular position battle. Arizona (2-1) comes into this game ranked sixth in Football Bowl Subdivision at rushing with 328 yards per game, while Utah is second-best in defending the run nationally at 49 ypg.