The Cougars could be Playoff bound this season.

In the all-time series between BYU and Arizona, the Cougars have the upper hand in a tight series, 14-12, with one tie back in 1957.

On Saturday afternoon, no. 15 BYU hosts Arizona in a pivotal Big 12 matchup. For BYU's hopes to make it back to Arlington, it's critical to get off to a 1-0 sta

All the focus in the Big 12 heading into the season has been on Texas Tech, as they have become one of the villains of college football . Meanwhile, both BYU and Arizona have quietly put together stellar teams and are ready to contend in the conference.

The Cougars open Big 12 play against the pesky Arizona Wildcats, while an SEC team vists the Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium.