No. 14 Oklahoma State hosts No. 12 Utah in a Big 12 showdown. The winner will establish itself as an early favorite to reach the conference title game.

No. 14 Oklahoma State hosts No. 12 Utah in a pivotal Big 12 battle. The Cowboys had a shaky start against Arkansas in Week 2, but have since blown through their nonconference schedule. Oklahoma State earned a trip to the Big 12 title game on year ago and hopes to make it three times in four years this December.

Here's the latest injury update on Utah quarterback Cam Rising, who hopes to play in a Week 4 road game against Oklahoma State.

There are two Big 12 Conference openers this weekend matching 3-0 teams. League newcomer No. 12 Utah plays Saturday at No. 14 Oklahoma State, and No. 13 Kansas State is at BYU late Saturday night.

The matchup of the early Big 12 football season finds two undefeated, ranked conference contenders as No. 12 Utah makes its league debut on the road against No.

After a rollercoaster ride to 3-0 for the Oklahoma State football team, Big 12 play arrives with what might turn out to be one of the most crucial games of the conference season.

Saturday, 3 p.m. ET (FOX) BetMGM College Football Odds: Oklahoma State by 1 1/2. Series record: Utah leads 1-0. WHAT’S AT STAKE? The winner will establish itself as an early favorite to reach the conference title game.

There are two Big 12 Conference openers Saturday matching 3-0 teams. League newcomer No. 12 Utah visits No. 14 Oklahoma State, and No. 13 Kansas State goes to BYU.

Oklahoma State has only played Utah once, but a potential rivalry with the Utes will kick off this weekend. On Saturday, No. 14 OSU will host No. 12 Utah in a matchup that could decide who makes the Big 12 Championship.