The No. 12 Utah Utes are set to host the Baylor Bears for a non-conference game on September 7, amid their Big 12 Homecoming festivities. Both teams are coming off significant victories in their season openers, with Utah defeating Southern Utah 49-0 and Baylor winning 45-3 against Tarleton State. Despite being in the same conference this season, the matchup will not impact Big 12 standings due to pre-existing scheduling agreements. The Utes are favored in this contest, with betting lines shifting in response to Baylor's strong performance and rising confidence in their quarterback, Dequan Finn. Utah's quarterback, Cam Rising, is expected to pose a significant challenge for Baylor's defense, especially given his previous success against them. This game marks just the second meeting between the two programs, following Utah's narrow victory last season in Waco.