The key question about Utah at Northern Illinois: Why is this game being played? Explanations do exist.
Utes' visit is among several cases of Power Five programs playing at Group of Five schools.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune)
Utah Utes tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates a touchdown as the University of Utah Utes host the Weber State Wildcats, Thursday Aug. 30, 2018 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.