Arkansas vs Utah: Matchup Breakdown

Arkansas vs Utah head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 2, Saturday, September 12, 2026.

The Breakdown

  • Arkansas' 66 composite tops #21 Utah's 62, despite Utah favored by 9.5 — KJ Jackson's 4★ edge.
  • When Arkansas has the ball: Braylen Russell's 4★ carries attack Utah's 3.3★ linebackers; the 3.2★ O-line versus 3.3★ D-line is even.
  • When Utah has the ball: Braden Pegan and Kyri Shoels headline 3.7★ receivers, all four-year guys, against Arkansas' 3.3★ secondary.
  • Swing factor: KJ Jackson's 4★ against Devon Dampier's 3★, three years; Arkansas' lineup is 55% portal, Utah's 23%.
  • X-factor: Salt Lake City altitude and a loud Utah home crowd meet Arkansas on a September road trip.