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BYU, Utah set for Big 12 test with streaks at stake

No. 8 BYU is seeking a 3-0 start in Big 12 play, while No. 12 Utah is pursuing its 11th consecutive victory.

BYU, Utah set for Big 12 test with streaks at stake

Key takeaways

  • BYU is ranked No. 8.
  • Utah is ranked No. 12.
  • BYU is seeking a 3-0 start in Big 12 play.
  • Utah is seeking its 11th consecutive win.

The matchup

No. 8 BYU and No. 12 Utah are set to meet with separate milestones in reach. BYU is pursuing a 3-0 record in Big 12 play, while Utah is seeking its 11th consecutive victory.

BYU’s conference start

A win would give BYU a 3-0 record in Big 12 play and make it the first team to reach that mark, according to the matchup description. The Cougars enter the game ranked No. 8.

Utah’s winning streak

Utah enters the contest ranked No. 12 and is pursuing an 11th win in a row. The streak is the central milestone for the Utes in the matchup.

The game places two ranked teams in a contest where each has a clearly stated goal: BYU is seeking an unbeaten start in conference play, and Utah is trying to extend its winning streak to 11 games.

What to watch

  • Whether BYU reaches 3-0 in Big 12 play.
  • Whether Utah extends its winning streak to 11 games.

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