The Utes are taking the field at Rice-Eccles for the first time in the 2019 season against NIU, and will try to get to 2-0 on the season. After a big win on the road a week ago against BYU, the focus for Utah the next two weeks is continual improvement as they get into Pac-12 play. NIU is going to be a scrappy opponent, but if the Utes go into the game with focus, they’ll walk away with the win.
NIU is going to be a bit of a mystery with a new coaching staff, and some retooled players.