Deseret News has live coverage of Thursday’s game between Utah and Southern Utah. Check back for updates throughout the game.

First quarter

Utah 7, Southern Utah 0

0:00 — Utah is back on its second drive after SUU failed on fourth down in Utes territory.

The Utes totaled 128 yards of offense in the first quarter, including 92 passing yards and 36 on the ground.

The T’Birds meanwhile had 60: 21 in the air and 39 on the ground.

08:46 — Utah’s first score of the year came on a 64-yard touchdown pass from Cam Rising to Dijon Stanley, his first TD as a Ute. Utah 7, Southern Utah 0.

Rising hit the wide open Stanley on the wheel route and the running back did the rest to give Utah the lead on the first offense.

Rising completed 3 of 5 passes for 75 yards and ran for 11 yards on a keeper during the drive.

How to watch the match

Utah’s season opener against Southern Utah will mark the first time Utes fans will experience the Big 12’s broadcast deal, which will see games streamed on ESPN+.

The match will be streamed on ESPN+ and requires a subscription.

Preparation for the match

Here are some stories to get you ready for Utah’s game against Southern Utah.