University of Utah to face Penn State in the Rose Bowl

• The Utes and Penn State have never faced each other.

Catch up fast: Utah defended its Pac 12 title in dominating fashion by beating USC 47-24 in the conference championship Friday in Las Vegas.

• It was the second time this season the Utes beat the Trojans.

Get smart: Utah's season started off with a road loss against the Florida Gators.

• They won four straight before losing to UCLA. They won four straight again after that loss before suffering a defeat at the hands of Oregon.
• Now, the Utes get a chance to come back from their loss to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl last year.

Of note: BYU will face SMU in the New Mexico Bowl on Dec. 17.

• That game will be played in Albuquerque. Kickoff is at 12:15pm.