Utah (0-0, 0-0 Pac-12) opens the 2017 season by hosting a top 10 FCS squad in North Dakota (0-0, 0-0 Big Sky) out of the Big Sky Conference. This is the first time the two teams will play against each other. We have previewed the North Dakota offense and defense, we gave you three keys to the game, we made our picks, and told you how to watch, so let’s go to the 30,000 foot level and preview the game as a whole.
Strength versus strength
The North Dakota Fighting Hawks are a pro-style power running team, and they are facing a loaded Utah front seven.