Time, Place and [Radio Waves in] Space • The Utes and West Virginia clash in the eighth Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas at Cotton Bowl Stadium 11:30 a.m. (MT) Tuesday. You can watch on ESPN or listen on ESPN 700 AM, Sirius 137/XM 202/Internet 962.
Opposing coach • Dana Holgorsen is in his seventh season as Mountaineers coach, and he’s at the helm for the sixth bowl appearance. He came into this season ranked fourth on the program’s all-time wins list. His previous coaching stints include Oklahoma State offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach (2010), Houston offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach (2008-09), co-offensive coordinator Texas Tech (2005-07), Texas Tech inside receivers coach (2000-04), Wingate quarterbacks/wide receivers coach (1999), Mississippi College quarterbacks/wide receivers/special teams coach (1996-98), Voldosta State quarterbacks/wide receivers/special teams coach (1993-95).