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Ahead of Iowa State in 2026 Week 4, the Utah preview says defensive tackle Karson Kaufusi is off the injury report. That updates his listed availability, not confirmation of a full workload or a medical diagnosis.

The Utah preview says the Utes held their first three 2026 opponents to 24 combined points, while Utah State twice hurt them on reverses. That identifies a perimeter-contain concern within an otherwise strong early defense, not a forecast for the Iowa State game.

The Utah matchup preview reports Iowa State quarterback Jaylen Raynor has 52 passing attempts through three 2026 games and contributes as a runner used to set up downfield throws. The writer describes a run-leaning attack, not a coach-imposed passing cap or announced Utah-week calls.

The preview identifies Aiden Flora as Iowa State's leading rushing threat and says the Cyclones bring in extra offensive linemen to establish the run. This is reported offensive structure, not a named new starting line or guaranteed workload against Utah.