SALT LAKE CITY — Many are overlooking 24th-ranked Utah's matchup against Utah State this Friday at Rice-Eccles Stadium. It might not be the most glamorous game, but the in-state rivalry is worth watching.
Here are three things to consider about the Battle of the Brothers' 112th meeting.
Historic series
The in-state rivalry between Utah and Utah State is the 14th most played series in NCAA FBS history. It started in 1892, when the Aggies won 12-0. Since then, the Utes have won 78 times — the series record being 78-29-4. Utah's head coach Kyle Whittingham isn't paying attention to those stats.