Thursday, October 16, 2014

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The high-flying offense of the #20 Utah Utes (4-1) will go on the road to face the Oregon State Beavers (4-1) on Thursday night. Oregon State was able to beat the Utes 51-48 in overtime last season.

Last week, the Utes were able to pick up their biggest win of the year so far by beating UCLA 30-28 on the road. Utah had 242 rushing yards in that win and they didn't turn the ball over once.

Utah's offense has been able to score 39.6 points per game this season, which is 19th-best in the country right now. Quarterback Travis Wilson has thrown for 788 yards this season with seven touchdowns and no interceptions. Senior defensive end Nate Orchard has 34 tackles this season and is second in the country in sacks with nine.

Oregon State played in a tight game against Colorado last week and ended up picking up a 36-31 road win. They were 6-for-14 on their third down chances in that game and they had 445 total yards.

The Beavers have scored 28.3 points per game this year while their defense has given up 23.4 points per game. Their best offensive player has been running back Terron Ward, who has rushed for 343 yards and six touchdowns. Quarterback Sean Mannion has completed 64.8 percent of his passes for 1,304 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions.

Utah Utes Betting Trends

Utah Utes are 4-1-0 Against the Spread

Utah Utes are 2-3-0 against the Over/Under

Oregon State Beavers Betting Trends

Oregon State Beavers are 2-3-0 Against the Spread

Oregon State Beavers are 2-3-0 against the Over/Under

Injuries to Watch

Utah Utes

10/08/14 LB Uaea Masina Arm out for season
09/16/14 LB Jason Whittingham Wrist expected to miss 2 months
08/27/14 LB Jacoby Hale Knee out indefinitely
08/15/14 DB Reginald Porter Knee out for season

Oregon State Beavers

10/12/14 OG Garrett Weinreich Knee "?" Thursday vs. Utah
10/12/14 RB Terron Ward Wrist probable Thursday vs. Utah
10/12/14 FB Tyler Anderson Hamstring "?" Thursday vs. Utah
10/01/14 DL Jalen Grimble Knee expected to miss 3-4 weeks
10/01/14 DL Noke Tago Leg out indefinitely
08/23/14 OL Will Hopkins Hand out indefinitely
08/21/14 OL Isaac Seumalo Foot out indefinitely
08/07/14 LB Darrell Songy Suspension out for season

Tony's Pick: Take Utah

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