- Matchup: Utah State Aggies vs Utah Utes
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT
- Broadcast: FOX
- Betting Odds: Utes favored by 28.5 points
- Total Points Over/Under: 56.5
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This Saturday, September 19, 2026, the Utah Utes (2-0) are set to host the Utah State Aggies (0-2) at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Currently, Utah State enters the game as 28.5-point underdogs, with the total points set at 56.5.
The Utah State Aggies are struggling this season, holding a record of 0-2. In their previous matchup, they faced off against the Washington Huskies, narrowly losing 16-14. On defense, the Aggies allowed 107 rushing yards on 33 carries, averaging 3.2 yards per rush. In passing defense, Utah State conceded 249 yards, allowing a completion rate of 63.4% on 41 attempts, while their offense managed to compile 271 yards over 58 total plays. On the ground, they rushed the ball 29 times for only 75 yards, averaging a meager 2.6 yards per attempt.
In terms of offensive production, the Aggies are averaging just 15.5 points per game and rank 112th in the nation with an average of 118.5 rushing yards. This season, Utah State has accumulated 678 total yards, scoring 4 touchdowns through the air but failing to reach the end zone on the ground. The team has garnered 43 first downs and committed 16 penalties totaling 118 yards. Moreover, they have turned the ball over 7 times.
Defensively, the Aggies rank 80th nationally, surrendering 22.5 points per game. They have allowed an average of 3.1 yards per rushing attempt and 98.0 yards per game on the ground, totaling 196 rushing yards allowed over the season. In the passing game, they have given up 401 yards, ranking them 66th, allowing 200.5 yards per game along with a completion percentage of 59.5%. Overall, they are yielding 298.5 yards per game, placing them 56th in the country, having conceded 1 passing touchdown and 2 rushing touchdowns.
On the other hand, the Utes enter the game with an impressive record of 2-0. In their last outing, they triumphed against the Arkansas Razorbacks with a score of 43-10. The Utes rushed for an average of 4.1 yards per carry, totaling 141 yards on 34 attempts. The team’s offense generated 442 yards over 62 plays, averaging a remarkable 7.1 yards per play. On the defensive side, Utah’s pass defense allowed a completion rate of 45.8%, giving up 244 yards on 48 attempts while restricting the Razorbacks to just 61 rushing yards on 28 carries (2.2 yards per rush).
In terms of scoring capability, the Utes are ranked 6th in the nation, averaging an impressive 54.5 points per game. Their offense is generating 537.5 yards per contest, ranking them 12th in Division 1. The Utes have accumulated 60 yards in penalties due to 8 infractions, placing them 114th in terms of discipline. They have thrown 1 interception and have yet to lose any fumbles while securing 57 first downs. This season, they’ve achieved 570 passing yards, accounting for 285.0 passing yards per game, good for 32nd in D-1, along with 505 total rushing yards for an average of 252.5 yards per contest.
On defense, Utah has allowed just 167 rushing yards this season, averaging 83.5 yards per game alongside 2 rushing touchdowns given up. They have also conceded 1 passing touchdown and an average of 181.5 passing yards per game, ranking them 54th in Division 1. Utah’s defense has recorded 1 fumble recovery and 2 interceptions, having faced 137 plays in total, which ranks 91st in D-1. They are allowing only 12.0 points per game, placing them 27th nationally.
Will the Aggies or the Utes cover the spread in this matchup?
Prediction: Bet on the Utes -28.5
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