The stage is just about set for Utah and Nebraska to square off in the Las Vegas Bowl.
Final preparations for the New Year’s Eve showdown are underway for both the Utes (10-2, 7-2 Big 12) and Cornhuskers (7-5, 4-5 Big Ten), with just over a week left until they meet at Allegiant Stadium in what will be Kyle Whittingham’s final game as Utah’s head coach.
Here’s a look at some key stats and numbers to know going into kickoff.
5: Consecutive bowl game losses by Utah
Whittingham will have an opportunity to tie Clemson’s Dabo Swinney for the most bowl game wins among active Football Bowl Subdivision coaches (12) when he takes the sidelines for his 18th bowl game as the Utes head coach on Dec. 31…