Utah Utes vs Utah State Aggies Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Utah Utes vs Utah State Aggies

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Maverik Stadium in Logan, UT

TV: CBSSN

Odds/Point Spread: Aggies (+21.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46.5

The Utah State Aggies (1-1) will compete against the Utah Utes (2-0) at Maverik Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Utah opens this matchup as 21.5-point favorites. The total is 46.5.

The Utah Utes come into this game with a record of 2-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Utes played the Baylor Bears and went home with a win by a final score of 23-12. When it came to stopping the run, the Utes gave up 108 yards on 40 tries, which is an average of 2.7 yards per run allowed. Utah conceded 9 completions on 21 attempts for a total of 115 yards, and a completion percentage of 42.9%. Overall, they ran 60 plays which totaled 292 yards. The Utah Utes ran the football 37 different times and tallied 170 yards, which is an average of 4.6 yards per attempt.

Concerning putting points on the board, the Utah Utes are averaging 36.0 points per outing. As a team they're averaging 177.5 yards rushing which has them sitting 54th in the country. The Utes have attained 805 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Utah has totaled 8 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown on the ground. Utah has recorded 41 first downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 14 penalties for 126 yds. They have surrendered the football 2 different times.

When talking about passing yards, the Utes are allowing 186 yds which puts them in 8th in D-1. They have given up 93.0 yards per contest via the pass and allowed a completion percentage of 40.5%. For the year, they are conceding 186.5 yards per game putting them at 7th in the country. They have yielded 1 touchdown by air as well as no touchdowns running the ball. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 2.7 yards per rush and 93.5 rushing yards per game this season. Overall, they have allowed 187 yards on the ground through 2 contests. The Utes sit in 8th in D-1 concerning team defense, allowing 6.0 PPG.

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The Aggies head into this matchup 1-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Aggies took a loss by a score of 48-0 against the USC Trojans. Utah State relinquished 37 attempts on the ground for 249 yards (6.7 yds per carry). The Aggies secondary gave up a completion percentage of 70.7%, relinquishing 295 yds on 29 for 41 through the air. The Aggies finished the contest with a total of 190 yards while running 50 plays (3.8 yds per play). Utah State rushed for 3.8 yds per carry, finishing with 87 yds on 23 attempts.

In relation to their scoring prowess, the Aggies rank 115th in the country maintaining an average of 18.0 points per contest. The Utah State Aggies average 418.0 yards per game, which ranks them 61st in college football. The Utah State offense has compiled 169 yards of penalties on 19 violations, which ranks 15th in D-1 in terms of hurting your team. They have thrown 4 interceptions while surrendering no fumbles and they have been able to earn 33 first downs. During the season so far, the Aggies have compiled 446 yards through the air as well as holding an average of 223.0 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 75th in the country. They have an average of 195.0 yards per game on the ground and have run for 390 yards overall.

Utah State has allowed a total of 386 yards on the ground (193.0 yards per outing) and 6 touchdowns rushing for the year. They have allowed 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 260.0 yards/contest, which puts them in 109th in D-1. Their defense has compiled 1 fumble recovery and 1 interception on the campaign. The Aggies defense has been on the field for 152 plays, which ranks 126th in college football. The Aggies are giving up 31.0 points per game, which has them ranked 111th in D-1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 62 total points.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Utes -21.5

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