A loss going into a bye week can do one of two things for a team: add fuel to the fire or add despair.

As Utah prepares for its Friday night tilt against Arizona State in Tempe, the general vibe around the Utah football program is an upward trend. But can that translate on the field?

Host Josh Furlong gives an update on the quarterback saga and looks at what the team is saying ahead of the game.

He also breaks down an Arizona State team that is 4-1 and is much improved from last season. It's a Sun Devils team that could give Utah its second loss of the season if the Utes aren't careful.

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