PLAYERS TO WATCH
–QB Tyler Huntley went 17 of 21 for 199 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions in last week’s win over Stanford. For the season, Huntley has completed 94 of 150 passes (62.7 percent) for 1,020 yards, with five touchdowns and two interceptions. He has also rushed for 143 yards on 64 carries with two touchdowns.
–RB Zack Moss became the 14th player in Utah history to reach 2,000 yards rushing in a career with 160 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns against Stanford. It was his third 100-yard rushing game this season (including 150 vs. Weber State and 106 vs. Washington State) and eighth in his career. His 160 yards last week was the second-highest single-game rushing total of his career.
–CB Jaylon Johnson had a 100-yard interception return in the second quarter against Stanford, the third 100-yard interception return in Utah’s history (the others were Harold Lusk vs. Colorado State in 1994 and Gary Barker vs. BYU in 1967). It is the longest interception of the year in the NCAA. It was his first pick of the season and his second career pick.
–LB Chase Hansen led Utah with nine tackles against the Cardinal, including a sack and two tackles for loss. It is the fourth time this season he has led Utah or tied for the team lead in tackles.
SERIES HISTORY: Utah is 22-19-2 against Arizona with the Utes winning the last two games in the series after losing four straight. Utah won the last meeting at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, 36-23, two years ago.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “Proud of the way the guys rebounded. Total team effort. Offense put up good numbers. Took care of the football. Did not turn it over for a second consecutive game. We have a chance every week if that happens.” — Utah coach Kyle Whittingham, after the Utes upset No. 14 Stanford on the road after losing consecutive games to Washington and Washington State.