Arizona Wildcats vs Utah Utes Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arizona Wildcats vs Utah Utes

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Utes (-12.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51

Rice-Eccles Stadium is where the Utah Utes (4-0) will meet the Arizona Wildcats (2-1) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Arizona opens this contest as 12.0-point underdogs. The total has been set at 51.

The Arizona Wildcats step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last matchup, the Wildcats faced the Kansas State Wildcats and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 31-7. Once the final whistle blew, they ran 61 plays which converted into 324 yards. The Arizona Wildcats ended up rushing 19 different times and accrued 56 yds, which earned them an average of 2.9 yards per carry. On the ground, the Wildcats conceded 235 yds on 41 attempts, which is 5.7 yards per run surrendered. Arizona surrendered 14 pass completions on 23 attempts for 156 yards, and a completion rate of 60.9%.

The Wildcats have tallied 1,312 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Arizona has compiled 5 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 4 different times. Arizona has 56 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 28 infractions for 269 yds. As a unit they hold an average of 149.7 yards on the ground ranking them 79th in college football. Regarding putting points on the board, the Arizona Wildcats have an average of 30.0 points per game.

The Wildcats rank 87th in the nation concerning team defense, giving up 26.7 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.7 yards per rushing attempt and 172.7 yards on the ground per game for the year. For the season, they have given up 518 rushing yards through 3 games. In terms of yards through the air, the Wildcats are giving up 525 yards which ranks them 21st in college football. They have conceded 175.0 yards per game through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 59.0%. During this campaign, they have relinquished 347.7 yards per contest ranking them 72nd in college football. They have yielded 6 touchdowns via the pass as well as 3 touchdowns pounding the rock.

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The Utes come into this matchup with a record of 4-0 for this season. The last time they took the gridiron, the Utes took home the win by a final score of 22-19 against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. The Utes finished the contest with 456 yards while they ran 81 plays (5.6 yards per play). Utah rushed for 4.8 yards per carry, totaling 249 yds on 52 attempts. Utah allowed 15 run attempts for 48 yds (3.2 yds per rush). The Utes pass defense gave up a completion rate of 43.2%, surrendering 237 yds on 19 for 44 passing.

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Utes rank 46th in the country averaging 33.0 points per game. The Utah Utes hold an average of 430.3 yards per contest, ranking them 44th in D-1. The Utah offense has accrued 162 yds of penalties on 18 infractions, which is 100th in D-1 in terms of making mistakes. They have thrown 5 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have been able to obtain 84 1st downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Utes have a total of 896 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 224.0 passing yards per outing, which has them sitting 74th in Division 1. They maintain an average of 206.3 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 825 yards for the season.

Utah has allowed the opposition a total of 375 yards via the ground game (93.8 yards per outing) and 1 touchdown on the ground so far this year. They have given up 5 touchdowns via the pass as well as 167.0 yards/game, which puts them in 34th in the nation. They have tallied 1 fumble and 5 picks for the season. The Utes defense has taken part in 240 plays, which has them sitting 54th in the country. The Utes are surrendering 13.0 PPG, which has them 21st in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have allowed 52 pts.

Who will win tonight's Wildcats/Utes college football game against the spread?

Tony's Pick: Take the Utes -12.0

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