UCLA entered the season unranked after losing a great deal of talent, including QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, but Chip Kelly has made it work to this point. Saturday brings the first real test of the season for the Bruins.
Freshman QB Dante Moore has looked strong since taking over as UCLA's starter, tossing seven touchdown passes with just one interception, but Utah's defense has yet to allow more than 13 points in a game this season and could make life difficult for the young signal-caller.
The Utes have some questions of their own on the offensive side of the ball. The status of QB Cameron Rising remains up in the air after he missed Utah's first three games, and Nate Johnson replaced Bryson Barnes as the team's starter in Week 3.
As Utah chases a third consecutive Pac-12 championship, the uncertain quarterback situation remains a potential roadblock in a loaded conference.
Saturday's battle will be a major test for both sides, but it won't be the last. Utah still has USC, Oregon, Washington and Colorado ahead, while UCLA will face Washington State, Colorado and USC among others after its bye.
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Here's what you need to know to watch No. 11 Utah take on No. 22 UCLA on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Utah vs. UCLA on today?
- TV channel (national): FOX
- Live stream: FOX Sports app, Fubo
Saturday's matchup between Utah and UCLA will be broadcast on FOX. Jason Benetti (play-by-play) and Brock Huard (color analyst) will be on the call from Salt Lake City, Utah.
The game can also be streamed on the FOX Sports app. There will also be an option to stream Fox's coverage with Fubo, which offers a free trial.
Utah vs. UCLA start time
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 23
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. MT)
Utah vs. UCLA is set to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. local time) on Saturday from Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
This will be the last Pac-12 meeting between the Utes and Bruins before they go their separate ways, with Utah heading to the Big 12 and UCLA joining the Big Ten in 2024. Utah has won five of its last six matchups with UCLA but fell to the Bruins a year ago.
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Utah football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Start time (ET)/Result |
| Aug. 31 | vs. Florida | W, 24-11 |
| Sept. 9 | at Baylor | W, 20-13 |
| Sept. 16 | vs. Weber State | W, 31-7 |
| Sept. 23 | vs. UCLA* | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 29 | at Oregon State* | 9 p.m. |
| Oct. 14 | vs. California* | TBD |
| Oct. 21 | at USC* | TBD |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Oregon* | TBD |
| Nov. 4 | vs. Arizona State* | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | at Washington* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | at Arizona* | TBD |
| Nov. 25 | vs. Colorado* | TBD |
* Pac-12 game
Utah football schedule 2023
| Date | Opponent | Start time (ET)/Result |
| Sept. 2 | vs. Coastal Carolina | W, 27-13 |
| Sept. 9 | at San Diego State | W, 35-10 |
| Sept. 16 | vs. NC Central | W, 59-7 |
| Sept. 23 | at Utah* | 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 7 | vs. Washington State* | TBD |
| Oct. 14 | at Oregon State* | TBD |
| Oct. 21 | at Stanford* | TBD |
| Oct. 28 | vs. Colorado* | TBD |
| Nov. 4 | at Arizona* | TBD |
| Nov. 11 | vs. Arizona State* | TBD |
| Nov. 18 | at USC* | TBD |
| Nov. 25 | vs. California* | TBD |
* Pac-12 game
