Nothing has quite been the same at Utah since quarterback Cameron Rising tore his ACL against Penn State, New Year's Day of 2023. It feels like a lifetime ago, but the Utes were two-time reigning Pac-12 champions and 19-4 in games that Rising started and finished since he earned the starting quarterback job in 2021.

The Deseret News ran a simulation of Friday night’s game on the EA Sports College Football 25 video game, and it stayed close throughout the game. There were a couple of ground rules in place: The simulation used 10-minute quarters and I let the computer simulate the game with no user interference.

Arizona State secured a significant victory over No. 16 Utah, 27-19, with standout performances from running back Cam Skattebo and linebacker Caleb McCullough,