SALT LAKE CITY — Believe it or not, it's the halfway point of the college football season.

Utah's matchup against Arizona State Saturday may turn out to be one of the most crucial games of the year.

Here are a few storylines heading into the game.

Conference standings

As the season progresses, the Pac-12 South proves to be a windy road. The matchup between Utah (5-0, 2-0 Pac-12) and Arizona State (4-2, 2-1) can alter the standings. The Utes are at the peak of the Conference of Champions, while the Sun Devils stand in the shadows of the South Division leader.