Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Utes vs Oklahoma State Cowboys

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, OK

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Cowboys (-1.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51.5

The Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-0) will take on the Utah Utes (3-0) at Boone Pickens Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Oklahoma State opens this matchup as 1.0-point favorites. The betting total is set at 51.5.

The Utah Utes come into this matchup with a record of 3-0 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Utes took the field against the Utah State Aggies and earned the victory with a final of 38-21. On the ground, the Utes conceded 140 yds on 34 tries, which averages out to 4.1 yards per rush surrendered. Utah surrendered 18 completions on 35 tries for a total of 245 yards, and a completion rate of 51.4%. In all, they had 74 plays which totaled 460 yds. The Utah Utes ended up rushing 41 times and amassed 221 yds, which earned them an average of 5.4 yards per attempt.

When talking about putting points on the board, the Utah Utes hold an average of 36.7 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 192.0 yards on the ground ranking them 40th in D-1. The Utes have racked up 1,265 total yards for the season. In terms of notching touchdowns, Utah has compiled 11 touchdowns through the air and 2 touchdowns via the ground. Utah has a total of 64 1st downs as an offense, and they have committed 15 penalties for 141 yds. They have given the ball to the opposition 3 different times.

The Utes rank 21st in Division 1 regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 11.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 3.1 yards per rush and 109.0 rushing yards per contest on the year. For the season, they have given up 327 yards via the ground game in 3 games. Regarding passing yards, the Utes have given up 431 yards which ranks them 36th in D-1. They are allowing 143.7 yards per outing via the pass and giving up a completion percentage of 45.5%. During this campaign, they are allowing 252.7 yards per game ranking them 21st in Division 1. They have yielded 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 1 touchdown via the ground game.

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The Cowboys step onto the field holding a record of 3-0 for this season. In their last game, the Cowboys went home victorious with a score of 45-10 when they faced the Tulsa Golden Hurricane. Oklahoma State relinquished 32 attempts on the ground for 116 yds (3.6 yds per rush). The Cowboys passing defense allowed a completion rate of 51.4%, relinquishing 236 yards on 19 out of 37 passing. The Cowboys ended up finishing with 560 yds while they ran 74 plays (7.6 yards per play). Oklahoma State ended up running for 3.7 yards per attempt, finishing with 129 yards on 35 attempts.

In terms of the points being put on the board, the Cowboys are ranked 18th in Division 1 holding an average of 42.7 PPG. The Oklahoma State Cowboys have an average of 446.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 35th in Division 1. The Oklahoma State offense has accrued 150 penalty yards on 16 violations, which is 76th in the country in terms of hurting your team. They have given away 2 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover no fumbles and they have been able to earn 68 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Cowboys have thrown for a total of 1,002 yards via the pass in addition to an average of 334.0 passing yards per contest, which ranks 8th in the country. They are averaging 112.3 run yards per game and have run for 337 yards in total.

The Cowboys are relinquishing 20.3 PPG, which has them ranked 62nd in Division 1. Oklahoma State has given up a total of 472 yards rushing (157.3 yards per contest) as well as 4 touchdowns via the rush for the year. This season, they have allowed 61 total points. They have conceded 3 touchdowns from the passing game as well as 305.3 yards per game, which puts them in 129th in the country. The Cowboys defense has been on the field for 227 plays, which ranks 126th in D-1. They have 2 fumbles recovered and 3 interceptions over the course of the season.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Utes +1.0

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