Now, Friday's rematch with the Ducks brings the chance for Utah to accomplish something it has never done before. .
This will be the program's third appearance in the Pac-12 title game and provides another opportunity for the Utes to finally break through and stand atop the league.In 2019, these teams met for the conference title and Oregon won 37-15.
In 2018, Utah lost a crushing 10-3 game against Washington in this spot.
The Utes will hope that the third time is a charm and they can stop Oregon from claiming a third consecutive Pac-12 title.20 loss at Utah doomed the Ducks' chances of making the College Football Playoff, a Rose Bowl appearance is still hanging in the balance.
Special teams matter: In addition to the two missed field goals, Oregon also allowed Utah punt returner Britain Covey to run a punt back 78 yards for a touchdown on the final play of the first half.It's a "been there and done that" spot for Oregon, which has won the last two Pac-12 title games
For Utah, this is a chance to reach a new frontier as it strives for its first conference championship game victory