A rivalry win for Utah would set the Utes on pace for a torrid start that could put them on the path to Playoff contention. After BYU, the Utes have just one tough road game, at USC on Sept. 20, until heading to Washington on Nov. 2. Meanwhile, Utah is the first test in BYU’s daunting stretch to open the year: Utah, Tennessee on the road and then back home for USC and Washington.