Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham addressed the media during his weekly press conference, reflecting on the team’s recent win against Utah State and previewing their upcoming Big 12 matchup against No.

Utah (3-0) is playing its first Big 12 game since leaving the Pac-12 after last season. The Utes, preseason favorites to win their new league, have one of the nation’s best defenses. They rank 22nd nationally in yards allowed per game at 252.7 and are tied for 21st in scoring defense, giving up 11 points per game.

No. 14 Oklahoma State opens Big 12 Conference play against No. 12 Utah at 11 a.m. Saturday at Boone Pickens Stadium.