In 2010, Utah and BYU scored a total of one offensive touchdown against TCU’s unbeaten team that went on to win the Rose Bowl.
Those are the only common opponents that subdued the Ute and Cougar offenses to that degree since Utah State gave up a total of two field goals in 1974. BYU’s return game vs. NIU will come in 2020; the Utes get their chance to make a better showing Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
The Utes allowed six sacks of quarterback Tyler Huntley last September in DeKalb, Ill., where the Utah offense produced 10 points in a 17-6 victory (NIU beat BYU 7-6 in Provo in October).