I'll have a more detailed preview of Saturday's game against Boise State later today. However until then, here are how the two match up after 4-games played and essentially the same strength of schedule (according to USA Today).
Points per game - Utah: 35.25 (21st), Boise State: 36.25 (14th).
Edge: BSU
Rushing Offense - Utah: 169.50 (39th), Boise State: 222.25 (12th).
Edge: BSU
Passing Offense - Utah: 220.25 (47th), Boise State: 176.5 (76th).
Edge: Utah
Total Offense - Utah: 389.75 (33rd), Boise State: 398.75 (28th).
Edge: BSU
Scoring Defense - Utah: 11.25 (15th), Boise State: 14.5 (25th).
Edge: Utah
Rushing Defense - Utah: 104.75 (39th), Boise State: 67.3 (10th).
Edge: BSU
Pass Efficiency Defense - Utah: 105.73 (30th), Boise State: 58.56 (62nd).
Edge: Utah
Pass Defense - Utah: 149.00 (19th), Boise State: 200.75 (73rd).
Edge: Utah
Sacks - Utah: 2.75 per game (28-T), Boise State: 3.25 per game (16th-T).
Edge: BSU
Sacks Allowed - Utah: 0 per game(1st), Boise State: 2.00 per game (61st-T).
Edge: Utah
It pretty much looks like a wash on paper, with both offenses having nearly identical numbers. Of course games are not played on paper, so it really does not matter who wins this battle as all that matters is the game Saturday. If that's the case, let's hope it's Utah that wins that battle.