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BYU Cougars Favored by Three Points in Upcoming Showdown Against Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium

This summary highlights the upcoming college football game between the Utah Utes and #9 BYU Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium. BYU holds an impressive 8-0 record while Utah is 4-4 overall. Despite BYU's strong performance, they are only favored by three points in this matchup with a total set at 40.5 points. The current betting line has BYU favored by three points.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cougars -147 | Running Utes +127
• Spread: Cougars -3 (-110) | Running Utes +3 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 40.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that BYU will win straight-up is 60%.

BYU vs Utah Stats

BYU Cougars

BYU secured a 37-24 victory over the UCF Knights in their last game before a bye. Jake Retzlaff had an impressive performance with 228 passing yards, two touchdowns, and no interceptions. LJ Martin led the ground game with 101 rushing yards, while Hinckley Ropati had 83 yards on the ground. Chase Roberts led the receiving team with 75 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Crew Wakley had five tackles, and Blake Mangelson recorded a sack. Isaiah Glasker and Faletau Satuala each had an interception. Jake Retzlaff has been a standout player this season with 1,872 passing yards, 18 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. On defense, Harrison Taggart leads in tackles, while Jack Kelly leads in sacks. Despite a few injured players, BYU has a power ranking of 35 and is 8-0 this season.

Utah Running Utes Analysis

In their recent game against the Houston Cougars, the Utah Running Utes suffered a narrow 17-14 defeat. Despite the loss, quarterback Isaac Wilson showed promise with a touchdown and 171 passing yards. Micah Bernard also made an impact on the ground with a rushing touchdown and 51 yards. The Utes' defense, led by Lander Barton and Johnathan Hall, put up a strong effort with Barton recording 11 tackles and Hall notching an interception. Overall, Utah's offense is led by Wilson, Bernard, and Dorian Singer, while the defense is anchored by Barton, Tao Johnson, and Van Fillinger. Looking ahead, Utah has several players on the injury report, including Wilson, who is questionable for the next game. The team currently holds a power ranking of 80 and ranks #95 for offense and #12 for defense, maintaining a 4-4 record for the season. BYU has had success in recent matchups against Utah, going 2-1 in their last three meetings.

BYU Favored to Win Against Utah Despite Underdog Status

Despite Utah being just a slight underdog at +3, I believe BYU will secure a victory in this match-up. BYU boasts an impressive 7-1 record Against The Spread this season, and has exceeded the over in six out of eight games, compared to Utah hitting the under in six of their eight matches. The consistent offensive performance of the Cougars, scoring 34 or more points in all but one game this season, fuels my confidence in their ability to outscore Utah. Despite Utah's recent success in previous match-ups, the Cougars emerged victorious in their last encounter and have covered in three out of the last five meetings. Utah's current four-game losing streak further strengthens the likelihood of a BYU triumph.

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