Utah football will begin its new era in the Big 12 Conference, kicking off the 2024 season against Southern Utah.
The Utes are returning most of their starters, including quarterback Cam Rising and tight end Brant Kuithe. Head coach Kyle Whittingham is in his 20th season at the helm, the longest tenured coach in the Big 12. The team has posted a winning record in 10 straight seasons and is on a mission to get to the College Football Playoffs.
Ute great and former NFL quarterback Alex Smith will also be honored with his Ring of Honor induction at halftime.
Southern Utah almost beat Arizona State to start the 2023 season. However, it has not experienced the same success against in-state rival Utah. In the last meeting between the teams in 2022, Utah dominated to the tune of a 73-7 wipeout. Yet, the Thunderbirds are retuning many of their strong defensive lineman from last season.
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Here's everything you need to know to watch the in-state rivalry between Utah and Southern Utah on Thursday night, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Utah vs. Southern Utah on today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Live stream: ESPN+
Utah vs. Southern Utah will not be broadcast nationally, but fans hoping to catch Utah vs. Southern Utah can stream the game on ESPN+.
Utah vs. Southern Utah start time
- Date: Thursday, Aug. 9
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
Utah vs. Southern Utah will kick off at 9 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 9. The game will be played at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Utah vs. Southern Utah radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
You can listen to Utah vs. Southern Utah live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 200.
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Utah football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 29 | vs. Southern Utah | 9 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs. Baylor | 3:30 p.m. |
| Sep. 14 | at Utah State | 4:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | at Oklahoma State | TBD |
| Sept. 28 | vs. Arizona | TBD |
| Oct. 11 | at Arizona State | 10:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 19 | vs. TCU | TBD |
| Oct. 26 | at Houston | TBD |
| Nov. 9 | vs. BYU | TBD |
| Nov. 16 | at Colorado | TBD |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Iowa State | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at UCF | 8 p.m. |
Southern Utah football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Aug. 29 | at Utah | 9 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | at UTEP | 9 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | vs. UC Davis | 8 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | at Idaho State | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 28 | at Austin Peay | 2 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | vs. Tarleton State | 8 p.m. |
| Oct. 12 | vs. Eastern Kentucky | 4 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | at West Georgia | 2 p.m. |
| Nov. 2 | at Abilene Christian | 4 p.m. |
| Nov. 9 | vs. North Alabama | 3 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | at Central Arkansas | 5 p.m. |
| Nov. 23 | vs. Utah Tech | 3 p.m. |